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Sony NEX Lens Impressions
This thread was created to migrate the photography talk about the BPL Trinity Alps trip to a separate thread. @Tony, I've found that the 16mm pancake is very easy to carry. I...
Lightweight Wood-Burning Camp Stoves - State of the Market Report 2011
Companion forum thread to:Lightweight Wood-Burning Camp Stoves - State of the Market Report 2011 Great article. For once it doesn't give me à "must have" problem since I already own a bushbuddy....
Heavily revised JMT gear list
I previously posted my JMT gear list and have since changed quite a few things, mostly due to everyone's great advice. However, I'm sure there is still more for me to learn...
Tripod for full size dslr and big lens
I did a bit of searching, but didn't see what I was looking for. What's a good sturdy tripod for a fill size dslr (vertical grip)and a big lens (70-200 2.8), that's...
Contest & Sponsored Giveaway!
Congratulations to Travis Leanna! "Love Conquers All On The Trail Thanks to everyone who entered their hiking stories during the Hyperlite Mountain Gear contest on Backpackinglight.com. After much debate, we chose this...
Big Bend Ranch State Park, December 2010
Big Bend Ranch State Park December 2010 A Route through Ancient Volcanoes and Modern Desert Big Bend Ranch State Park is just west of Big Bend National Park, in far west Texas...
Which New Gear are You Looking Forward to Trying?
The HMG Echo is at the top of my list. I'm also anxiously awaiting Gossamer Gear's new ruck sack (Ricksack?). What new gear (or gadgets, clothing, etc...) are the rest of you...
Backpacker Going Lightweight
"Bob, what 2oz gravity setup do you use? Frontier Pro. I would like to find the guy who said that he could buy them for $4." Bob, I remember that post as...
Winter stream crossings?
I got to thinking after asking my boots vs shoes question about what I'll do when I go back to the Smokies (or anywhere with significant streams) in winter about how to...
My first camera?
Ok, so I have recently decided I want to start bringing a decent camera on my backpacking trips. I don't know anything about photography beyond the obvious so I need help deciding...
Juan De Fuca – Vancouver Island, BC – Oct. 19th – 23rd
OVERVIEW: My wife and I set out on the 47km Juan De Fuca marine trail on Vancouver Island with a combined 22 lbs of gear, 12 lbs of food, 35oz of methanol...
Bay Area BPL Winter Camping Thread
Morgan....are you hosting that dice game in your 10x10? Hey Jack.... Yes on the snowshoes. Yes on the chains unless you have all wheel drive. Put "Soda Springs" in google maps. Thanks...
Photon Rex Lithium Ion Rechargeable Light
Has anyone used the above light? Likes? Dislikes? Would also like to know: 1. Is this light bright enough for night hikes or just camp chores? 2. How long can a fully-charged...
Camera for LW hiker question…
I like taking nice photos but am not a camera bugff per-se. I have a Canon G5 which i'm happy with as a camera. It has enough flexibility for me to play,...
iPhone for Backpacking-Ready or Not?
I am going Saturday to have a look at one of the new Apple iPhones. I don't have a cell phone and have never even talked on one. I see the iPhone...
SteriPen Adventurer
It was with some skepticism that I acquired this bit of gear. I owned the earlier regular version which quit working rather quickly once in the field. This one, I’m happy to...
Which SteriPen Model?
I see several comments like "continually buying batteries is expensive" and "it's nice to start the trip knowing the battery is fully charged". Why are people who use batteries not using rechargeable...
Sewing Machine
http://new.singerco.com/products/detail/1210 Hi Ken Thanks. I shed a tear. But I still have my 201. Cheers Another victim of Herblock's Law. But not surprising these days as some type of electrical power is...
phones with built in satellite communication?
https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/08/29/iphone-13-will-support-satellite-communications-says-ming-chi-kuo speculates that new iphone will have built in satellite communication then other phones will follow? this would be better than an Inreach. I wonder what the subscription fee would be. I...
BatteryBench Tests of Nitecore and Anker Portable Battery Chargers
Companion forum thread to: BatteryBench Tests of Nitecore and Anker Portable Battery ChargersAnker Powercore PD 10000 and PD 20000 and Nitecore NB10000 and NB20000 carbon fiber portable battery chargers are put through...
