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Please educate me on insulating pants
Hi all, I've been researching an insulating pants layer for my sleep system and, knowing what I know of down and synthetics, I'm suprised to see a lot of people opting for...
What is this injury??
Hey guys, just got back from a camping trip and the below image is of my arm after the trip. Is this a ripped muscle?? What is the treatment? Any help for...
Wool=Base layer or insulation layer
Where does thicker (320 weight) merino wool go in a layering system? Is it always a base layer? Should I be wearing a thin polyester layer under it? Having always avoided wool...
Need help designing windscreen for my Vargo canister stove.
HELP!!!! I am trying to build a windscreen for my Vargo Jet-Ti canister stove: http://www.gofastandlight.com/Vargo-Titanium-Jet-Ti-ISOPRO-Butane-Stove/productinfo/C-V-T303/ What i am looking at making is something similar to this: http://homepage.mac.com/jdmitch/PhotoAlbum3.html I am using a small...
Pole extenders question?
Hey BPL crew, I just received a beautiful duo-mid from MLD, I'm experimenting with the two pole set up for couples using the 12 inch pole extenders included with the DUO. I...
Vest vs Jacket
I see people wearing parkas and jackets, not vests, here in a Fairbanks winter. The Inuit have always worn parkas. Those Denali and Everest photos don't show people wearing super puffy vests....
ultralight wood cutting / chopping / splitting solutions?
I am a big knife and tool junkie but most of the time I do not carry a axe or saw while backpacking. There is a saw on my SAK but it...
ultralight wood cutting / chopping / splitting solutions?
I originally wrote this for a bicycle touring mailing list, but thought it very appropriate to post here as well. So, Can't believe how long the thread has gotten. Can't believe how...
FIND: UL down jackets at Uniqlo $50
If anyone finds themselves in soho this season, the Uniqlo store has a line of down jackets that are REALLY impressive for cheap cheap. I am in town for work, and I...
Rain shell opinions need
So I'm looking at upgrading my waterproof/not very breathable rain shell (Marmot Precip - XL 13.4oz). It's been a good jacket mainly because of all the venting options (pit zips, mess core...
Gear choices for the PCT
I'm finally starting to plan for the Pacific Crest Trail for 2010. I want to make a little shopping list early so I can plan out my spending for the winter. So,...
Blood pressure meds and ibuprofen
Just wanted to put this out there for those of you taking blood pressure medications. I recently led a group on an overnight on the AT in MA. Everything was going fine...
Lightest white gas stove?
Is the Whisperlite it? i think the simmerlite is I think my MSR Dragonfly is about the heaviest modern white gas stove made for backpacking. (Not counting the box-type Primus stoves of...
Cuben shelter. only 6 oz.
I made a prototype shelter by using 0.6 oz. cuben fiber. dimension: 8.6' wide x 5' depth x 4.3' tall shape: pyramidal shape with catenary cut it's only 6 oz.(170g) without stakes,...
Headlamps for Cold Winter Use
I've totally converted to the tiny sub 1 ounce doo dads for 3 season use, but am wondering what people recommend nowadays for winter use in very cold climates like the White...
What ONLINE mapping software do you use?
I'm interested in finding out what online services are available for creating maps for hiking. I'm not interested in comercial software like National Geogrphic TOPO, Delorme Topo, MyTopo, etc. I'm looking for...
Birthday Money
I still have $200 left from my birthday money and am looking for suggestions on how I should spend it to lighten up my pack. My wife and I are going to...
Going from 15 to 10
Hey everyone, I've been browsing this forum for a while but this is my first post. I started 2009 with a base weight of over 40 lbs, but when my wife and...
Trying to decide what tent to make & going crazy over it
I'm going crazy trying to decide what design I should use for a tent. I would like a floor and full bug protection. If I can do 2 person for little weight...
ULA New Owner interviewed!
Questions! 1. What changes do you plan? 2. What do expect to continue? 3. What will you do to build on and sustain ULA's excellent reputation? 4. Why did you buy the...
