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$2 570 X- Bionic Jacket.
I went for a look in a couple of hiking shops a couple of days ago and saw some x - bionic gear which looks and feels great but is outrageously expensive....
Merino or Synthetic base layers?
I don't like the stink of synthetic, and it also feels uncomfortable to me. Kind of hot and cold at the same time. All those sheep can't be wrong. Hi Mike >...
canister stove options
So I have been picking through the site and alot of the canister stove reviews here are old 2-4 years old. Looks like the soto is top dog right now for micro...
Deep Anodized Aluminum Skillet & Lid?
I want to do some baking on top of my Caldera Cone. I'm looking for something in anodized aluminum that has a lid, about 9" or 10" in diameter, and at least...
Sequoia & Kings Canyon: Deadman Canyon
August 6th 2010 to August 10th 2010 5 Days, 51.5 Miles: 49.7 on trail, 1.8 off trail. Daytime Temperatures: 55F to 75F Nighttime Temperatures: 40F to 45F Tom Harrison Map: Mt. Whitney...
$7 to ship a 1.43 ounce item
I just received an alert that the 1.4 ounce Adventure Medical Kits Mini Roll Duct Tape (2-pack) is in stock. Excellent. But $7 to ship a 1.43 ounce item? Come on. You...
McHale Packs -- Observations & Comments
one little trick i use to stiffen up a frameless pack (learned it from some old climbing dirtbag this year) ... simply put a piece of light wooden siding or balsa wood...
Haute Route Pyrenees, Atlantic to Mediterranean, Summer 2010
Such great info on the HRP! Thank you so much for sharing. Your post was the key impetus in my decision to take the trek this August, 2014. I am about to...
Haute Route Pyrenees, Atlantic to Mediterranean, Summer 2010
Our 2010 Haute Route Pyrenees Hike In the summer of 2010 we (Amy and Jim) hiked through the Pyrenees from the Atlantic coast to the Mediterranean coast, following the Haute Route Pyrenees...
Finalizing other winter gear - feedback appreciated
Just a few other items in assembling my winter only gear. Clothing is covered. Will be using a McHale LBP which will have about 3,000+ ci and the capability of adding additional...
Getting into photography
So, one of the first things I always pack with me is my camera. Never would I leave behind it to save weight. After looking at some of the photos on here...
Pot to heat water on/in the fire
Usually if I take a 1 or 2 night trip I dont bother with a stove or hot food. But once in awhile I do a trip like that and fires are...
First Ascent – BC-200 Jacket?
Anyone have experience with the Eddie Bauer First Ascent BC-200 Jacket? Weight looks good - 11oz - and the waterproof/breathability numbers look great 20k/25k. eVent perhaps?Link Also like the fact that this...
MLD DuoMid vs. Scarp 1 for snow? Need feedback, please.
I am planning on doing a lot of snow BPing this winter. For camping on snow with little chance of a snow storm, I am fine with a tarp. I have done...
alcohol stove
So I've been trying to make a penny stove for a few weeks now (takes some time to drink the beer :) ), and can't for the life of me make it...
HMG Echo I – Initial Impressions
Today I spent I an hour or so setting up and playing with my new HMG Echo I shelter. Since there isn't a lot of info out there on this product (or...
Weight for tents? What is the difference…
between the listed "trail weight" and "packed weight" in specifications listed for some tents....see attached website for example. http://bigagnes.com/Products/Specs/Tent Some manufacturers want their products to appear to be as lightweight as possible....
Glen Van Peski Coming to Japan
I've been corresponding with Glen for quite some time now about his upcoming trip to Japan. With the help and sponsorship of Evernew and Yama to Keikoku magazine (Mountain and Valley, Japan's...
Lightweight Mug for Cheap???
I am looking for a lightweigh mug that does not break the bank. I typically backpack in groups of 2-3 so I usually use a cookset of some kind. I am not...
Kid’s Backpack
I want to make a backpack for my 7-year old son. I know people have talked about this before, but couldn't find any good posts with the BPL search. I plan to...
