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Stove experiments
I have an affinity for brass stoves. Going back to the 70's with the indestructible Svea 123, a stove of beauty, though not quiet. The Trangia brass burner has been the go...
Tent vestibules and TENT VESTIBULES
To me a good tent vestibule serves several purposes. Namely: 1. Shelter the inner tent entrance from rain and snow (This implies a CLOSED vestibule, not just a "porch".) 2. Provide a...
Your best gear hack/mod/invention/alternate use/improvisation?
I wanted to see what some of your best ideas have been for gear. I don't mean gear you have made from a pattern. I want to know what your best idea...
Patagonia makes dry down
James, No need to wash what I don't have. Used synthetics for 25 years until the Montbell spiral. The old down bags wore out, were reduced to clumps and rags on the...
Mountainfitter.com Changes and New Products
Hello Everyone, I am not sure if this is the appropriate place to write this but I wanted to let everyone know about a few changes taking place with my business and...
Tater Tuesday - Vegetarian this week
I missed Tater Tuesday last week because the kidling had a bad ear infection, then I got sick... The fun never stops! But I'm back. I forgot to take a photo this...
Favorite Esbit Stove; What do you use to carry Esbit tabs?
What's your favorite esbit stove? Is there one you like that works very well for alcohol and esbit tabs? Use alcohol stoves now but thinking about trying out an esbit stove with...
Down filler bags - full body, or half-body pied d'éléphant?
It will be very constricting, to the point of being unusable to size the outer, main bag for a fit close enough to eliminate the majority of dead air space. This is...
Staff Picks 2023
Companion forum thread to: Staff Picks 2023Our staff selects their favorite hiking, backpacking, and other backcountry gear that they’ve used in 2023 – the next edition of our infamous Staff Picks! When...
GoFundMe for BPLer Kat due to California fires
Move it down thread. Good job Doug! https://gf.me/u/ys6sq6 Kattt hat 'n dog. Herman says go Buddy! Took a lot of treats to get that picture! I'm so sorry to hear about your...
Retro hiker
I've been following this guy on Facebook as he prepares for the hike - it's pretty impressive! He's going to do the entire CT decked out in clothes and gear from the...
What is your cook kit for 2?
I thought it would be interesting to start a separate thread for those who like thinking about UL/SUL cook kits but also find themselves mostly traveling in groups. I carry my 1...
Advice for Water Treatment in Grand Canyon
Hey all, I will be hiking in the Grand Canyon for 5 days and about 80 miles this March. I was wondering if I could pick some season'd BPLers brains for ideas...
Strathcona Pack
After a few years of jealously reading others MYOG pack projects, I decided to join the fray and try pack construction. The thought of having exactly what I want in a pack...
Short, Cold Trip to Shenandoah NP
I had business in Richmond and Lynchburg Virginia. It was late October. As a warm weather backpacker from New England, my window for the getting out had closed back home, so I...
Joshua Tree CRHT Run
Craig- is Adan coming by chance? Do you have any other folks that are coming? I wonder if Brian has seen the thread? Mike I wanted to change from Feb. to March...
Fast-Drying Compression Socks?
My physical therapist has put me in compression socks when hiking, so I have a pair of these CEP socks: http://www.cepcompression.com/1928-Running-Compression-Socks.aspx. They compress quite effectively so are nearly impossible to put on...
GR-20 Questions
Hi all, I'm lucky enough to have the time to do the GR-20 this year, likely in August. I have a few questions I was hoping to ask of anyone who has...
Favorite day pack and base weight?
What's your favorite day pack? What is your day hiking base weight? I take food, emergency/survival essentials, a potty kit, an extra layer, a rain shell or poncho, gloves, hat, map and...
Still another JMT Gear List 2011
Maybe we'll all see each other out there this summer. Hike dates July 25-August 15, southbound Yosemite to Whitney. Conditions probably warm and dry but we have been cautioned to be prepared...
