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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...
Do you think ideas are discounted because of the source?
Do you think people discount some of the great ideas here because as soon as they see the word "light" they automatically reject it? As if backpaking light is a "brand" they...
Ground Cloth for a Pyramid…Need Advice
My general plan is to purchase a 10x10 oware pyramid tarp, with perimeter netting. Now I need to figure out what to use for a ground cloth. What I want to accomplish...
Favorite Camping Music?
This song instantly made me think of being all alone at dusk high up in the Eastern Sierra. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI6jrdnUIv8 Anybody else got a favorite they associate with being outside and free? nm...
UL Backpacking Presentation
This post can be moved if it's in the wrong spot. I think this fit's in the "Events" section, but there really isn't one on BPL. Anyway, i was asked to do...
Marmot Helium EQ15F or WM Versalite
Hello People I got great help in a previous thread so I thought I'd try again. Am looking at buying one of these two bags: Marmot Helium EQ15F Western Mountaineering Versalite Pros...
S3P System (College Project)
Hey all, So I am a product design student and just wrapped up a 13 week semester where I focused on backpacking gear. Unfortunately my teacher knows nothing about backpacking so I'd...
Lafuma?
Hi there - I found fairly light Lafuma 15F bag (orig. $300) and was wondering if anybody had any experience with Lafuma bags? Heard that the temp ratings may be a bit...
The Third Pack The Beginning
Trial and error, learn by doing and "doh" I wish I'd done or thought of that has caused me to begin another SUL pack. On my last AT trek I mailed home...
$300 to invest New To Backpacking Light Here’s my Traditional gear list
rei new star pack 6-7 pounds gigapower Columbia titanium shell stocking hat silk top and bottoms North Face Shorts Tee shirt Fleece jacket Long Sleeve Shirt button up for bugs Camelbak bladder...
how many calories per pound per day do you eat?
I've seen a lot of discussion here on how much food to bring, but it tends to be inconclusive. Considering that food can easily be half your pack weight, and that this...
Cuben Fiber Meet My Tensometer!
From MLD's site: "We use unique bonding tape with 3X the UV inhibitors vs other common 3M style tapes. We have never had a Cuben tarp returned for failure in the field....We...
UL REI STYLE – Yes it CAN Be Done
Hey guys, I feel that a recurring theme for people new to backpacking is “what to buy”. There’s an overabundance of information on this site pointing them to TarpTent and SMD etc....
GoLite Eden 1
I bought this tent to replace my beloved MSR Hubba which was mysteriously missing from my luggage when I returned home from from a trip to the Grand Canyon in April. (I...
Width of cuben bonded seams
I’m thinking about some MYOG projects involving cuben fiber. I like the idea of bonded seams (with 3M 9485 transfer tape). What’s the recommended or needed width of a seam that must...
3-4 openings for Rae Lakes loop 8/12-8/15
For most of that loop route, you don't really need 2 liters of water. However, for the section between Paradise Valley and Woods Crossing, you will. The upper part of it tends...
