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Help me lighten/refine my approach to water treatment (FirstNeed vs. filter+tabs vs. steripen vs. ??)
I've only really used the Katadyn Hiker, but in the pursuit of lightening up, I'm planning on trying the combination of chlorine tablets and Aquamira Frontier Pro to remove the grit and...
Chamonix-Zermatt Haute Route: trip planning questions
My husband and I are researching the Walker's Haute Route for a potential August, 2010 trip. We've reviewed trip reports and the Kev Reynolds guide. Information from trip reports seems contradictory, so...
Others Bug Me With This in the Backcountry!
OK, I’ve been told to ”hike your own hike”. Sometimes when I HYOH, I can’t! Others don’t let me. Because “others” while hiking their own hike, decide that I need to hike...
Ultralight backpacking gear lists.
I have been looking into ultralight backpacking lately, and it really interests me. I have looked at several websites about gear lists and they ethier show multiple lists that are hard to...
Bear Hunter Shoots Hiker in Washington State
I'm all for youngsters learning how to handle guns, but as a practical suggestion, would it not be reasonable (commonsense even) to keep those below 18 years old (say) to ranges at...
Anyone tried this pocket stove?
Could this possibly work? http://www.instructables.com/id/An-emergency-pocket-stove/ Actually, yeah it could and would... neat idea... for longterm use, I'd look at something other than toilet paper... interesting that he can get it to work...
The Joule Thief: Yet Another HX Pot
Thanks Dan Y! Yeah its definitely not easy to clean. I have cooked, mostly cold soaking instant beans and rice (im currently working on a water tight lid for using the pot...
Still struggling with my trekking pole tent - help?
This is the third trip out this summer with my Tarptent Notch Li. I still don't have it right. Despite using longer stakes and rocks to hold them, I'm just not getting...
(Old Timers) Items you carry now that you didn't many years ago
Now, even with a lighter load due to things like DCF tents and carbon fiber hiking poles I carry stuff I never did in the '70s and 80s. 1. waterproof camera (OK...
Avoiding nasty hiking partners...
Recently I had to bow out of a planned week-long backpack trip in a very beautiful area. This was because I had a previous trip ruined by that same person with a...
The easiest, cheapest, robust Scout backpacking stove ever?
= pop can pot + tomato paste can burner + windscreen Faced with the task of getting 34 young Scouts backpacking stoves + pots (to only boil water), a couple hours to...
How much White Gas for snow camping
"4mm plywood" That's not too much different from Masonite. Also, if you are a newbie to white gas stoves, it is a prudent idea to keep your white gas divided into two...
sewing fingerless gloves.
I have the crazy notion to make fingerless gloves.... I was inside the local military surplus store and saw a pair of knit fingerless gloves, and it got me to thinking.... Anyone...
Trinity Alps Septemberfest 2012
Once again a wonderful trip with fellow BPL members. All survived. Mt. Shasta Billy Be Damned Lake? Lake Anna Eric,Erik, Marty! Ken back to camp. Eric This is were the crew split...
wide mouth plastic bottle options
I have revised my water carrying options down to 2 x 1.5L plastic bottles with small mouth that weigh 35grams each. I figure I am gooing to be treating one of the...
Neo air Xlite's appear to be shipping
I noticed that Amazon and Backcountry.com have the Neo Air Xlites in stock. I broke down and bought me a big un. :) Whats a few extra ounces, to have my arms...
Who does not love a cigar in the woods?
This idea came to me after I enjoyed a nice cigar and a homeless man asked if he could have the case because "they are great to use!" Pondering on what he...
thermos v jetboil for ski touring
For one day AT ski touring in midwinter can anyone advise on benefits and cons of either a vacuum bottle or jetboil for lunch. A vacuum bottle would be less fiddly for...
Is their a BPL Motto or Pledge? Suggestions? Contest
So I was wondering in any poets/writers out there have come up with a motto or pledge? Any suggestions? Suggested wording? I am hoping there is something catchy that will capture the...
JMT resupply for 2
Hi All, My husband and I are planning a north to south hike of the JMT for late July, early August, and I have a question about food. Is it possible to...
