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Balls and Sunshine Ripped-off on the CDT!!
"Does this mean the lynching is called off?" Hail no! CDT is blood in blood out bro!" The Dutchman must have a captain! ;) buahahaha Been watching the replies to this thread...
Titanium Windscreen Design
Thanks Kevin. I couldn't have made it without your cone design script. I was a bit worried about folding the tabs in the Ti foil but didn't have any problems with them...
Books on the trail
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has found a solid light alternative to bringing a book that works for them. I've done audiobooks but just don't find them particularly compelling compared...
Lumbar pack
I've been wondering if I could do a short backpack trip using just a lumbar pack. I have a rather large one that has some straps for strapping stuff to the outside,...
GoLite Peak Backpack Review
Companion forum thread to:GoLite Peak Backpack Review Will & Janet, Thanks for a look at the new Peak! I have a Jam2 (2009) that I have lived out of on the road...
Lighten Your Heaviest Gear: You!
To put it simply, fat is lighter than proteins and blood, so the more fat your lipoproteins have to carry, the lighter (less dense) they get. Insulin drives the conversion of sugar...
water purification input needed
Which method of water purification (mainly in North America, though I may need it in Taiwan, too) do you think is most effective (considering overall purification and the speed of the purification...
the latest pics from Tuolumne Meadows and snow report
One more little storm on the way after this last post post by the rangers. Pretty amazing. the final picture was taken a week ago. We've had a series of storms since...
Mid configuration for 1-2 people
Hello. Â Over the past years, I've enjoyed using a TT Notch for solo trips and a TT SS2 when I need space for an additional person. Â I use each tent about equally,...
Canister stove and pot advice
I've been using a caldera cone alcohol set for a few years now and it works great for bowling water but I've been wanting to get something that will allow me to...
Measurement markings on MLD 475 ml mug.
I've seen various methods posted on BPL for marking measurements on pots and mugs. I didn't have all the equipment that some used, so I modified my approach a little. I thought...
Hiking across Kodiak Island, Alaska
I recently did a four-day trek from the south end of Kodiak in Alitak Bay to the village of Larsen Bay, half way up the west side of the island. I documented...
Ultralight Cocktails
On my last backpacking trip, I made Hottie Totties for my friends and I. This was pretty easy and only required me to bring: Cider mix packets Some whiskey And a little...
Living outdoors full-time in urban areas
Hi lads, thank you for a very informative forum that I have referred to many times on my steep learning curve. 20 months ago I moved out of my rented flat with...
Tongass National Forest, AK
Not really backpacking but… Every August, I take part in a professional conference in Yakutat, a small fishing village on the southeast coast of Alaska. Lecturing and coordinating small group trips to...
Ultralight generic gear list
If someone asked you what is needed for a typical backpacking kit, what would you include? This is my summer-ish list for North America, below tree line. I'm surprised how little it...
FIND FELLOW WEST MICHIGAN HIKERS TO HIKE WITH
Hello West Michigan Hikers. I am a 51 year old family man looking for fellow hiking enthusiasts who enjoy the beauty of nature. I fell in love with the most unpopular activity...
Trail Pancakes – Ingredient Substitutions
I would reckon that a lot of backpackers bag up pancake ready mixes out of convenience for pancakes on the trail. The one I use calls for milk (150 mL) and a...
Backyard Wilderness: The New England Trail
Companion forum thread to:Backyard Wilderness: The New England Trail Well said my friend! Reading your tale brings me right back to our journey. Thanks for inviting me along - and for shouldering...
Caldera Cone stove fuel consumption results from recent 7 day backpack
Hello Caldera Cone Stove aficionados! My wife, our dog, and I spent the first week of September on a 6 night, 7 day backpack in the San Juan Mountains in southwestern Colorado...
