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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...
Gear List for Hackberry - Paria Utah Loop, March 21st
Hey folks, I'll be taking a trip to southern Utah to hike up Hackberry canyon, cross the Rock Springs Bench and descend back through the Paria River canyon. We're leaving on the...
Best Food Brands
Whats your favorite food brand. Mountain House, Backpackers Pantry, Alpine Aire, Enertia or Richmoor? None of the above. I prefer Mary Janes. I prefer Real Turmat/ Montain House and my own mixture...
Ozark Highlands Yo Yo List
Headed out next week to Yo Yo the OHT in Northern Arkansas. Unsupported 10-11day, so I'll be hauling some food for a few days. I'm pretty happy w/ this list, but I...
How to repair broken seam on Golite Reed pants
Part of the seam of my Golite Reed pants has broken. The woven fabric has ripped open at the seam and frayed out. The underlying thin plastic fabric is still intact. Unfortunately...
ultralight water prefilter
I dispose of my 1 micron pre-filter at the end of each hike I've used it on. I do wash it with water (kind of a back-flush) while on the trail, and...
Diet or Buy It?
Hello Community, This thread may have been posted/beaten into the dirt already but here goes. Are SUL and Ultralite converts better off to concentrate on gear weight given it's expense and technical...
Alternatives to Ziplocks (for food).
Ziplocks/freezer bags are the defacto choice for backpackers. But they're disposable - at most I get a few trips from them before holes start to appear. I've also had enough accidents with...
Canvas Shelter
I know sil shelters can have a stove pipe exit installed, but I was wondering if anyone uses a canvas shelter in winter so that there is a reduced risk of burning...
