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Enchantments Tour, July 12-16, 2009
Sorry this one's a little late. This will be my first trip report here on BPL. Anyway, for those who don't know, the Enchantments are a stunning necklace of shimmering lakes nestled...
ULA Ohm for Philmont
I'm looking for a new pack for our 2010 trek and was considering the Ohm, but was wondering if it would be big enough for a Philmont trek. I've been moving toward...
JMT speed record attempt
. Does anyone know where I can get a pair of 11/11.5 Storm Dragons? Golite appears to be discontinuing the line and this is the shoe with which I've down all training...
JMT speed record attempt
Since the official JMT runs from the summit to the portal, why is there even a debate over what the official record would be? Adding on extra beyond the official trail is...
GoLite Jam2 Functionality Question
I got my Jam2 in the mail today and I'm a bit baffled at a few things. First, here is a picture for reference: QUESTION 1: I can't figure out what the...
New Tarptent ;this is the Moment !!!
"5' high bathtub floor" Now that's some serious weather protection: a new concept in ultralight comfort - the Japanese soaking bathtub floor. 5" bathtub floor. That is one of the new features....
MSR Carbon Reflex 2
Regarding the rubbing....I want to be clear that I haven't noticed any actual rubbing occurring. I was simply worried that it MIGHT occur and if it did, that MIGHT cause damage. The...
Polytethylene inflatable and soda bottle valve
Though you guys might find this interesting, and find a possible use for it in sleeping pad construction, this guy made an inflatable polyethylene and used the top of a soda bottle...
one ounce pack
I think the closest you'll find is the zpacks zero but you'll have to contend with double the weight in even the smallest size. On another note, making this out of Dyneema...
Managing wet feet
> we’ll have to wait a while for Roger’s response. He is incommunicado for the next month and a half… Starting in the middle of this week. Switzerland. > Wrenn, Immersion Foot:...
Staying Healthy
"No, that's what the intro said. The full paper goes into great detail analysing the *actual* composition of what these people *actually* ate. It wasn't nearly as high in fat, and especially...
Staying Healthy
This is a very important topic and I dont remember being it discussed before. So here it goes. Simple tips from top of my head. >Always clean your hands before eating by...
Philmont Scout Ranch: How Light Can You Go?
Companion forum thread to:Philmont Scout Ranch: How Light Can You Go? Another great article Doug! My Troop will be there in August and we will certainly be using a lot of your...
Pocket Rocket or SnowPeak GigaPower?
Simple question, which do you think is better and why? I stuggle between the two for many reasons. - MSR name and reputation. - Snowpeak has four stands which makes it more...
Durability and comfort of Neo Air vs. Big Agnes pads
I am thinking of replacing my beloved BA Insulated Air Core (regular) with a Neo Air (regular). How many of you have gone this route? My main concerns are comfort and durability....
new garmins foretrex 301 and 401
I think the Suunto's have some sort of intermittent setting where it comes on gets a reading and then turns the receiver off, so you can extend the battery quite a bit...
Leave No Trace Ethics
Please read this if you're going to debate the meaning of LNT: http://www.lnt.org/programs/principles.php I've always thought of Leave No Trace as the name of a group that simply advocates no/low impact backcountry...
Wp/b jackets – Need Market Update
I am looking to replace my REI "Ultralight" Jacket with something truly UL this year. Actually, it isn't that heavy. It weighs only around 12.5 oz with the cordlocks removed, but it...
Water Filter Failure
Mike, If you shoud recall where you found your viral size table at some point, I'd appreciate it if you would post the location. I've been searching various web sites and some...
Water Filter Failure
... I used a Katadyn pocket filter (ceramic element) many years ago on one trip. The last day I used it to filter water from the headwaters of a small river which...
