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Windshirt - best current replacement to the 2012 Houdini?
Please forgive me if I've missed posts or reviews that answer this question. Â What is the current thinking on the best hooded option as a replacement for the 2012 Houdini (looking for...
Help me make a decision on bags... please!
Ok, I suck at making buying decisions, call me cheap or frugal sure but I like to think I just like to make the best purchase the first time. I don't like...
Light Pack for Family Trips? (60L+ and 35 lbs+ capacity)
Need a bigger pack for family trips this year. My ULA Circuit was usable for single night trips last year, carried fine, but very tight on space. Won't cut it for multi-night...
Drop is dropping
Received an email today that Drop will no longer provide products directly on their website for the outdoor community. They will continue to carry outdoor products on their store on Amazon. The...
UCO Air Headlamp
Does anyone have any experience with the UCO Air headlamp? I’m not a huge fan of headlamps but this one seems to check a lot of boxes at 1.6 ounces including its...
Ruta Locura Sale/ New stove setup
Oops, well the standard RL sizes aren't big enough for JB (4.5 inches, my ruler says), and the lid included with the JB "kit" lid is listed as 1.3oz (36.8g). Hmmm... Looks...
MontBell EX Light Down Anorak
Was reading through this thread again recently, and this post from Troy caught my interest, since I'm now looking for an "in between" jacket with ~3oz of fill: "FYI - Link Below...
Thoughts on packs? General philosphy
Okay, I started thinking about the philosphy of packs and carrying weight. Yes some packs may be heavier than others, but fatigue isnt juat a matter of how much weight you are...
Ohm 2.0
I just bought my wife an Ohm, and it arrived over the weekend...much to her dismay, the front pocket is not a stretchy mesh, but instead a fairly rigid construction. I am...
What's the best underwear to prevent problems while hiking?
Exofficio Give N Go Boxers historically do NOT wick well at all. For synthetics to wick well, they need to be altered by either fiber shape or a hydrophillic coating. I have...
Semi-UL and super-cheap mini-wallet
My son got mugged in Minneapolis last week, so I'm sending him a replacement wallet for his birthday today (and brownies and other things in the care package). Â I got him one...
Upright Canister Stoves – A Survey of the State of the Art
I've compiled something of a survey of the current "state of the art" of upright canister stoves and put it into tabular form (see below). Â No, the table is not exhaustive, but...
Klymit Static V Junior 29.99
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/klymit-static-v-junior?mode=guest_open <section class="product_description__text_section product_description__section" data-reactid=".0.7.2.0.$0.0.1.$1.0.0.2.$6"> <h2 class="product_description__header" data-reactid=".0.7.2.0.$0.0.1.$1.0.0.2.$6.0">Specs</h2> <div class="product_description__text_column" data-reactid=".0.7.2.0.$0.0.1.$1.0.0.2.$6.1"> Klymit Fabric: 75D nylon top and bottom Dynamic side rails Body-mapped V shape Separate inflate and deflate valves R-value (insulation): 1.3...
Making a Stephenson/Jansport Hipwings style Carbon Fiber External pack frame?
I have been a member for years but mostly just very much enjoy the great creativity and Body of Knowledge here. Hours spent here are always enjoyable and worthwhile. I have a...
Poncho-esque options?
I'm ready to ditch my TNF HyVent whatever rainshell. I'm tempted to get a silnylon LUL jacket with pit zips however, I saw some poncho-esque or cape-like options on the JMT that...
Xmid or free standing?
I think he's just referring to the fly/outer portion. PreTents lists that complete shelter as having a minimum weight of 1450g (51 oz). https://valleyandpeak.co.uk/products/pretents-mega What 'mid' is that with the 4 peaks...
Fastpack Recommendations
Chris, Sorry if my lower pocket guidance was off for you. Absolutely no need to apologize! You provided a lot of great information. I agree that "cockpit layout" is definitely subjective, and...
8th Annual 2016 Gathering of Gear Geeks: Henry Coe State Park, CA.
BPLers Gathering of Gear Geeks: Henry Coe State Park January 23-24th, 2016 Corral Trail Head to Group Campsites 4 and 5 near Manzanita Point 2.5 Miles Approx. Manzanita Point Camptsite Elevation 2,270 Ft....
Drop 40L Backpack Review
The Drop 40L is a 30 oz (842 g), small-volume pack designed to make externally stored gear easily accessible while moving quickly.
Ordering Tent from Big Sky
In years past, Big Sky has had shipping issues, so I'm happy to report: Thursday afternoon: I order a shelter from their website (with 2 day shipping) Friday: I receive an email...
