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Best Cheap Gear of 2013
I thought it would be fun to list BPLers' favorite cheap gear of 2013. Let's face it, with a little research and a lot of money, it's relatively easy nowadays to piece...
What to do when encountering dogs on the trail?
Oh, to answer OP.. If they act nice/ ignore you, do the same. If they come at you barking and jumping a bit , I would act the way they tell you...
Giardia: Let's Talk SCIENCE
http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/giardia/epi.html "However, swallowing as few as 10 cysts might cause someone to become ill[2,6]." 2. Yoder JS, Harral C, Beach MJ. Giardiasis surveillance - United States, 2006-2008. MMWR Surveill Summ. Jun 11...
Planning my lady's introduction to backpacking
Here's a little background. My girl is a total newb at (what most people refer to as) camping. Unfortunately, I'mg beginning to believe that the fact that I enjoy an activity that...
how many calories per pound per day do you eat?
I've seen a lot of discussion here on how much food to bring, but it tends to be inconclusive. Considering that food can easily be half your pack weight, and that this...
Resurrection Pass, Alaska
Country United States State Alaska Area Chugach National Forest Trip Month (06) - June Gear ListBug and rain protection essential Trail runners only, boots not needed for most people Binoculars or spotting...
Dodging T-storms in the High Sierra
(edit: I meant to edit this first post, but I ended up putting the TR in the second post. I apologize for my error; please enjoy theseĀ ASCII mountains) /\ / Ā \/\...
Philmont first-timer - pack list for July 2018
Inspired by Brad P's post and positive comments, I wanted to share my preliminary list for feedback. https://lighterpack.com/r/akkfor I use a spreadsheet to keep track of all my gear.Ā It's too much...
New advice on a good car camping stove for one
I'm going on a long multi-part trip in May, and I am going to keep things cheap by mostly car camping. My ultralight stoves are really not ideal for this. Looking for...
Roll-Up Soft Bottle + Steripen recommendations
Andrew: http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=zero+vitamin+water&tag=mh0b-20&index=aps&hvadid=3482718543&ref=pd_sl_4fmgjla1gt_e Zero Vitamin Water... 20oz bottles... Steripen Adventurer fits... Billy http://www.ultrunr.com/giardia.html The Rockwell article Buck Nelson goes into that ad nauseum, very interesting, you got to look at all those threads...
How to cook fish without a fire: steaming or grilling with Sidewinder setup?
This summer I will be doing some backpacking in areas that might have fire bans. I'm curious--is there a technique by which I could use boiling water to cook my fish? I...
What would YOUR SUL thru-hike gear list look like?
I just returned from a week long section hike on the AT with an 8 lb base weight (12 oz dedicated to electronics and batteries) I met a number of through hikers...
Bike, Hike, Paddle: A self-propelled exploration of Michigan's Manistee
I try very hard not to let my dog see me pack for a trip, particularly when he is not coming along. Maybe Iām anthropomorphizing a little too much, but I know...
Lightweight Mug for Cheap???
I am looking for a lightweigh mug that does not break the bank. I typically backpack in groups of 2-3 so I usually use a cookset of some kind. I am not...
Confused About Food
I've spent years refining the weight in my pack and when it comes to gear I think I have a good grasp of what I need to take and how to pack...
Newbie ultralighter gear list
Hi folks. I'm accustomed to occasional somewhat-heavy backpacking in the Sierras, but I'm been obsessively gearing up with an ultralight mindset for a 3 day solo in the Olympics. (First attempt at...
particulate filter during chemical purification?
I was about to try out the AquaMira tablets or 2 part system in an attempt to ditch my MSR filter. But suddenly wondered how you catch all the bits of floating...
Pretty new to backpacking, but….
Please excuse my relative lack of experience/expertise here. I'm pretty new to backpacking, having begun my third year now. However, I've definitely found the joy/benefit of ultralight trekking. I spent three days/two...
Cold soak newbie question
I frequently go stove-less, but I've never tried cold soaking on the trial. My question: how do you keep your container and utensils clean? When I do bring a stove, I count...
AA Wall Charger for a Thru-Hike
I'm trying to find a lightweight and ideally speedy AA charger for an upcoming thru hike. I'm interested in a wall charger, not a fancy solar array. Right now I've got a...
