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What tent/shelter to buy?
So I currently have an MSR hubba hubba which I was planning on hiking SOBO JMT this July with my girl... Its looking now like a solo trip :-) I need advice...
Recommend me a canister stove.
So I'm leaving for the PCT in a little over a month, and it looks like alcohol stoves will definitely be banned in certain areas due to the extreme drought this year....
Olicamp Xcelerator/Fire-Maple FMS-117V Ti Stove Review
--censored, due to revelation of secret fuel efficiency data-- or, double post I think the Olicamp 117V looks like a very basic and functional stove. With a wind screen, and, on a...
Steripen dilemna
Think this ( http://aquamira.com/consumer/aquamira-water-filter-bottle ) will work to filter out tapeworm eggs? Filters out 99.9% of crypto and giardia, smaller than tapeworm eggs, but the company doesn't provide a micron rating because...
yerba mate for overall performance?
i recently got my cycling groove back. i brew a sweet jar full of mate every evening, adding ginger, tulsi and lemon. let it steep oer'nite and imbibe every a.m. on an...
Filter vs Steripen
Hello. I'm new to the forums. I'm a backpacker, although not a light backpacker, not yet anyway. I've been carrying water with me, which, needless to say, is quite heavy. For my...
Bearikade Scout w/ GG Murmur for 3-5 day solo hikes
I need a bear cannister for the Adirondack High Peaks shortly. My base weight is ~5 lbs for 3-season backpacking w/out a canister: http://www.geargrams.com/list?id=3844 I'm looking for everyone's opinion on whether my...
Alcohol consumpsion, same as at home?
Per a older bping friend, Frank who frequents here and I just recently, I picked up a clearance REI Ti .9 lt pot and made the move for a Caldera Cone from...
wind screen
Ok, I have a Snow Peak giga stove and I have found myself in some very windy conditions. I don't feel like dropping the cash for a wind screen, but I feel...
Scottish 4000ers Traverse (Aviemore to Fort William) - Green glens and misty peaks
Country United Kingdom Area Scottish 4000ers Traverse Trip Month (09) - September Report / Notes Note: Hi all! This is my first time doing a trip report, so would welcome feedback and...
Weight survey - What's your pack weigh?
I'm curious and don't see a semi recent survey - what's your total pack weight? (weight measured as you take your first steps away from the car at the trailhead) My summer...
Winter Backpacking on Packed-Snow Trails (Gear List)
A winter backpacking gear list for hiking on packed-snow trails in dry (low-humidity) climates.
Theft on the AT in the GSMNP - 10/26 - Campsite 113
Heads up to all hiking in the area. We were finishing up a 5 day loop in the GSMNP. Our last night of the trip was Monday 10/26 and we were staying...
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 these ASCII mountains) /\ /  \/\...
