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UL Trail knife
Please pardon the tardiness of my post. I have found the Boker Infinity to be durable, reliable and relatively light. The ceramic blade promises years of razor sharp cutting. One must take...
Grand Canyon Altitude Sickness Question
My son and I will be hiking the Grand Canyon, rim-to-rim, in a few weeks. Due to logistical issues beyond our control preventing ability to drive out the North Rim, the GCB...
How are folks getting under 7 lbs base?
@mchinnak - thank you for your suggestions! I didn't meant to imply I *only* bring the garmin for electronics, I was just trying to see how low the base weight could get....
Bug out bag for uncertain times
Here's the scenario. World events escalate out of control and the unthinkable happens. US cities are bombed and destroyed, however you've been fortunate enough to make your way into the mountains with...
Durston X-Mid Pro 2 Review
I’m noticing a pucker in the video on the long side of the door, down low where the bathtub is attached. I received mine and have the same pucker. Have you noticed...
An Apology
To the gentleman I met hiking Red Peak Pass in Yosemite in a guided group two weeks ago. I'm sorry that I asked "if you were planning to drive home in the...
Gem, Waugh, Thousand Island Lakes and others : Sept 1 - Sept 4
Placeholder, report to come soon. ---- Joe (we met at Gem) - if you read this, send me a message via Private Message, I've got something for you. ----  Report  ...
Another new guy
Hey folks, I have been lurking for a few weeks, after finding you guys while researching lightweight philosophy's for backpacking. I am an experienced camper, hiker, and backpacker, but have always...
Ideas on my Gearlist. Doing AT Thru Hike in 2018.
Hello. I'm new to BPL. I'm planning to do the AT Thru hike in 2018. Unless I can't find a job then I may just do a SOBO starting in end of...
Cuben Fiber, Dyneema, and the Ultralight Cottage Industry (Short Film & Commentary)
Companion forum thread to: Cuben Fiber, Dyneema, and the Ultralight Cottage Industry (Short Film & Commentary)The introduction of Dyneema (a.k.a., Cuben Fiber) fabrics is one of the most exciting developments to hit...
Ocean Packrafting?
Don't know how many people are taking their packrafts into the ocean…All I know of are Erin and Hig's adventures around the coast of Alaska. Here's the scenario: There are many areas...
Pack for 40+ pound loads
Being an occasional alpine climber I find myself going on the occasional 5-6 day trip with rope, trad rack, harness, helmet, and other accoutrements in addition to my usual backpacking load. Last...
Sleeping Wth Your Food in Black Bear Country
"Not so much in the Sierra." Agreed. As it was explained to me once by one NPS bear wrangler (bear technician), the more that bears are allowed to get to human food,...
Lighter backpack?
Hey Guys, I have this... http://www.rei.com/product/824361/granite-gear-blaze-ac-60-pack It weighs in at 46 oz. I am wondering if I could get a lighter pack that will be as comfortable and still hold up well...
ZPacks Arc Blast - Preliminary Observations
I haven't had a chance to take this out on a hike yet, but my first impressions are very positive. The workmanship seems first rate, and I can see no evidence of...
Where are the lightweight backpackers? Not on the JMT...
During my A.T thru-hike last year - Craig's post is what I thought of everytime I saw a boyscout troop walking by with the dead elephants that they seemly have to carry...
Do You Actually Use Your Gear ? ?
ok, I've been following this site about 4-5 years, can't remember for sure. is it just me, or are there more threads dealing with just gear than ever before? yah I know...
Sierra: Horseshoe Meadow to Whitney Roundtrip?
I am fairly lightweight at just over 25 pounds with gear for up to 4 days comfortably. This does not include water which I will purify regularly along the way. Has anyone...
MLD Burn
I hade the padded hip belt straps added to mine as well. I've taken it out the past two weekends. Carries like a dream. Yep, mine is a 100% stocker. Zero complaints...
Alaska-Yukon Expedition: 4,700 miles and 7 months; start in 4 weeks
Here's a link to the gear list:www.andrewskurka.com/AK10/gearlists.php You might want to read the Gear Discussion page for a more lengthy explanation of some of the items. The gear list is much more...
