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UL Rain Pants - Versalite vs Zpacks Vertice? Other options?
Got a pair of Zpacks Vertice on the way. They offer three inseam lengths for every waist size. If they are a bit more breathable that will work best. We’ll see about...
What do you hike with that nobody else has?
I always carry an iron meteorite that I found when I was in Australia. It weighs in at 18.7 grams. Yup, I'm an astro-geek. Hi David I have a 6" Fuji one...
Cuben/Momentum Bivy
Big thanks to my mom for sewing this for me... Bottom and Hood material is Cuben Fiber, Torso material is Momentum 90. The hood is only 12 inches to allow my breath...
New 8lb Shenandoah/AT Winter Gear List
I posted a pretty crappy looking list a while back and I've had some time to test stuff out on several trips this winter. I also got a hold of a postal...
So I have a new Tent plan for 2021...input welcome
At this point, maybe we should break out the load sensor rig and get a Tarptent Notch out into the Wyoming wind. What do y’all think is the best way to compare the effect...
AA lithiums vs. CR-V3 lithium
the camera takes them both. I understand the CR-V3 lasts longer than the two AAs (2.75 times longer, I've seen somewhere) but I'm not really sure if that's true or why. Does...
Zelph Starlyte alcohol stove
I just got a Zelph Starlyte alcohol stove and gave it a quick test this morning. It is TINY! I assumed it was made from a larger container and I'm really impressed...
Lower Kinney Lake-PCT HWY 4
We had a great Time! Fishing was so-so. We crossed 23 streams and ate Samore's. Josh and Ocean are awesome SUL backpackers and they both enjoyed large amounts of In & Out...
what i HATE about trip reports and other data
In terms of backpacking, I learn about quite a few awesome trips from people who are the information. If relied solely on exploration, odds are I’d still be exploring the pedimont woods...
Steve and Barry’s Down Jacket
Anybody seen the Steve and Barry's University Store. They have a down jacket for 10 dollars. Since the nearest store is couple hours away, I was wondering if anyone knows how much...
Maps
What are the differences between Gaia GPS and CalTopo? Â I am looking for a GPS backup. On my last excursion my Garmin was getting numerous satellite locks but refused to triangulate until...
GEAR REVIEW: GREGORY BALTORO 75 BACKPACK
Our testers were shocked out how comfortable their packs were after they showed up over 50 pounds on the scale! When weight is unavoidable, go for comfort instead. Check it out! http://thetraillives.com/2014/03/14/...o-75-backpack/...
WM Flash vs Montbell garments--try them on before purchasing?
I've been considering the purchase of new, lighter weight down inner garments for quite a while. And based on what I've been reading, I thought I would like the Flash pants and...
Merry Christmas... So, What'd Ya Get?
Best piece of multi-purpose gear ever! Bison Designs Tap Cap I did well this year. I snagged a Trailstar, a 2010 Jam, and a Fenix LD10. My wife got a Pentax K7....
Initial Impressions/Sample Variation REI Peak UL CF Trekking Poles
I decided to "invest" my REI dividend on a pair of their house-branded Komperdell C3 poles. The light weight sold me immediately--they're 6.6 oz lighter than my Leki Ti PA/AS/Coretek poles, which...
New to lightweight backpacking
Hello all, This is my first post to the BPL forums. I have lingered for a while and figure it was time to jump in. Forgive me if this is long winded....
Titanium Walking Crampon
I've been working a few different designs over the last little while and just finished bending these ones up. Similar to the ULA ones...I think they were called Amigos? I am still...
Emigrant Wilderness - Solo Trip
Hey all, This is my first report here, so bear with me. I started out a Crabtree TH heading East and planning to do a one night yo-yo out to Jewelry or...
Map coordinates to GPS
I have a map of an area I plan to hike. On the map are "coordinates"? of 4660000N on the right hand side [latitude?] and up top 624000E for longitude? I then...
MYOG troubleshooting hiccups
I'm having trouble with a few things A. I'm recutting my RBH socks to be tighter, how do you adjust to sewing a thicker fabric, it won't run through the machine. B....
