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Lightweight Mug?
I am looking for a lightweight mug that can boil about 2 cups of water. I want a mug style because this will also be used for coffee in the mornings after...
Cooking Systems
John, you're right in listing many ways to make coffee on the trail. There's an excellent article in BPL Magazine, issue #6 by Mike Clelland on trail coffee. Your french press will...
Katadyn Hiker/Hiker Pro Cartridge Backflushing
I've had a Katadyn Hiker Pro for about 3 years, and used it extensively with a coffee filter pre-filter to extend cartridge life. On a recent trip, that coffee filter failed before...
Please give suggestions to help solve waking up from cold
A good shot or two of Jack Daniels or Jim Beam before crawling out of yer bag/quilt will get yer heart started and tide ya over 'til the coffee is ready. *...
Dream PCT shelter set up
I know there are many threads about favorite shelter systems...but despite innovation being supposedly dead, I'm not so sure.... Anyway, I'm stuck inside on a dreary day, drinking coffee and dreaming of...
New lightest material
Because we all love the lightest (especially when it is 7.5 times lighter than air and almost as light as helium)... http://www.cnet.com.au/graphene-aerogel-is-the-new-worlds-lightest-substance-339343765.htm Where can I get myself a coffee mug made from...
STARBUCKS VIA Colombia
The best instant coffee i have tasted yet. I am an instant convert! I'll bring this on hikes from now on, no more messy grounds or bad instant coffee! Strong dark taste,...
Headnet
My latest blog post is about the headnet as a multi-use item: http://goinglighter.blogspot.com/2011/09/headnet-as-multi-use-item.html One of the people who commented on the post also suggested using it as a coffee filter :).
Yesterday’s Backpacking News (YBN) – February 10, 2022
All the lightweight backpacking news that fits. 100 Tips To Be More Ultralight Jupiter Hikes, YouTube In this 21-minute video, Jupiter makes lots of good suggestions, based on 11,000 miles of long-distance...
Shuttle/Bus to Yarts in Mammoth? (reminder needed)
I remember seeing some good stuff about this issue few months back, but now I can't find the posts after searching for half and hour. Looking for advice on shuttle services to...
the opposite of ultralight
I've seen the same exact thing Dale. One time we passed a group of very out of shape people wearing jeans, casual shoes, and t-shirts on our way out of the Sawtooths....
3rd Annual BPL Spring Run -Zion Training Thread
There is something about saying "f@%k it" and throwing caution to the wind, and heading out for a run, completely engaged in the present, without distraction. I appreciate those runs above all....
Canister Windscreen – Quest for Quality
ADVISORY – 15 photos imbedded Background & Request My environment is 4 season pacific rainforest, boil-in-bag cooking, often on windy and exposed shorelines. I like the Micron Ti 2.5 canister stove. I...
4 - 5 Day Gear List
Hi folks Recently moved from the UK to the USA (central PA) and loving the opportunities I have for backpacking. Now I'm looking to lighten my gear and I'm open to suggestions;...
Gear List for an Ultra-midweight Hiker
I wouldn't describe myself as an ultra-light kind of guy. This is my 3-5 day setup. I'm planning on transversing the Olympics 2-3 times this summer, each 4-5 day affairs. Main Stuff:...
How do you measure water?
I am just curious what tricks everyone uses to measure water for cooking. I used to have a nalgene that was marked but dropped that in favor of a lighter platy. I...
Filtering the Colorado
I am a dinosaur. I still use a Pur (now Katadyn) hiker filter. I have always managed to get a drink from the Colorado through patient use of coffee filters, bandannas, decanting...
Dual-purpose bottle
I'm thinking I'd like to get a bottle in the ~20 oz./600ml range that would serve as: 1. My mug, for brewing/sipping coffee/tea. (I use an MSR Mugmate coffee filter; so the...
winter dreams
Great pictures. Loved sunset and the red clouds. Where is winter though? "Where is winter though?" In that magic land it never snows, the rich, fragrant aroma of cowboy coffee permeates the...
Ants in my pants
This has been troubling me for quite some time... can anyone advise on how to do the "ants in your pants" dance? Sorry, too much sugar in my morning coffee. So, I...
