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Bivies...I want to love them...but...
To be clear, I've slept out without a bivy (bag alone) more times than I can count. Easily over 100, I know that much. With a bivy (of the lightweight DWR type...
Cascade Wild Ultralight Table
Was surprised not to find any mention of this using the search, so thought I'd share... http://cascadewild.com Clever. Lighter and less expensive than I would have guessed. Adding a couple of matching...
2016 Gossamer Gear Mariposa
It looks like GG put some gusto into their packs, solving the sag issue between the belt and pack, larger hip belt pockets, etc. Â Does anyone have the new version? Â They are...
Spinning Reel?
My son currently has a Penn Fierce 3000 6.2:1 reel. Â It weight s 12.9oz. Â Wondering if anyone can please recommend a lighter and more compact reel? Â He is comfortable with a spinning...
MYOG Ultralight, Fixed-Length, Collapsible Trekking Poles
Companion forum thread to: MYOG Ultralight, Fixed-Length, Collapsible Trekking Poles Thanks for the feedback Keith. Here are the sources I used.. Carbon fibre tubes, 1 metre lengths, 10x8 mm roll wrapped, 8x6...
Any ergonomic trekking pole grips besides Gossamer Gear? What happened to the "Backpacking Light" grips?
I posted in the main forum and received no responses. Thought I'd try here. The GG grips look great! But they are more than twice the price of the older "Backpacking Light"...
Wind River Range - Equipment 2015
Greetings BPL Community, A few months previous, I was up in arms because I failed to secure permits for Glacier or Rainier for an epic trip for me and my two adult...
Electrolyte needs and real food
"Your assumed 60 bpm resting heart rate seems high to me if you mean a true resting rate (before you get out of bed in the morning) and you are in good...
Bear Bag Line Launcher: Would you use one?
My brother and I have been trying to figure out an easier way to get lines over tree branches. We’ve made a few prototype line launchers that use a spring to shoot...
PCT 2015 Gear List = Heavier than I would like
Hi all. Just got an annual membership the other day (to any other new people thinking of joining, use coupon code "packlessbemore2011" for 60% off!), and figured I would post my gear...
HMG UltaMid2 Center Pole
I have a HMG UltaMid2 and so far I've done well dealing with intermediate weather conditions, a little snow and moderate winds. I've got a question for experts in mid&tarp-shelters with respect...
New Here, and Returning Backpacker
Wow, what a website. I've been snooping here for a while and finally took the plunge. There is so much information! I have also noticed a really nice 'vibe' to the forum....
2013 Staff Picks
Companion forum thread to:2013 Staff Picks Wait. Did Dave Chenault really just admit to fatbiking on gametrails and on wilderness trails? ...yikes. Very disapointed. Hardly any backpacking items listed, and when there...
The SUL Wanderer (Video Series) - Episode 1: Gear
Companion forum thread to:The SUL Wanderer (Video Series) - Episode 1: Gear I chuckled a bit when I saw a hatchet attached to a tiny cuben pack. I thought I was the...
Boys in the Wild (Short Film)
Companion forum thread to:Boys in the Wild (Short Film) Nice job Ryan. While I don't have a son, I do have a teenage daughter and can empathize with the lack of interest...
Need help deciding between ULA 2.0 vs MLD Exodus FS
I've narrowed it down to these two packs, but I'm honestly torn. I'm not interested in anything else. Here are my preliminary thoughts: 1) Volume is approx. the same between both, after...
Where does durability win over light weight?
I popped one flexible water bottle in the field, and that was all it took to make me carry a classic 48oz plastic Nalgene as a primary bottle. Where have you sacrificed...
King of Denial
"People find all sorts of reasons to think ultralighters are stuck up, or think they are better than them. When it comes down to it it's true, this is a hobby and...
Pack Pockets Yes or No?
MYOG packs leave a lot of options open to the builder. Pockets or the lack of them is one of those options. On a recent outing I had the occasion to do...
just finished the JMT... a few observations and thoughts
I finished the Tuolumne to Whitney portion of the JMT on Sept 7. I’ve done the JMT from Happy Isles several times, and decided to start in Lyell Canyon this time to...
