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MSR Canister Fuel new dimensions
MSR has come out with new dimensions for its 4oz canister. I saw it at REI recently. It look like Jetboil. 80/20 blend of isobutane and propane http://cascadedesigns.com/msr/stoves/stove-accessories/msr-isopro/product MSR has come out...
Where's Hendrik?
The link to Hendrik's video series on UL backpacking disappeared from the BPL homepage last week and has not returned (yet). What's going on? A simple programming error? Has he stopped working...
zpacks Pertex Quantum Bivy
So I did some searching and didn't find anything on the new zpack bivy (says new as of 2012 on their site). http://www.zpacks.com/shelter/bivy.shtml anyone have one? Thoughts? Likes/dislikes? Thanks, I had the...
"likely, the best backpacking sleeping bag in the world."
http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Backpacking-Sleeping-Bag-Reviews/Katabatic-Gear-Palisade High praise for katabatic. I must say, i have to agree. It's a quilt. Yes Doug. You are correct. I still prefer a bag. I'm biased. Edit: Tried to better explain...
Depression and Wilderness, Part 2: Wilderness May Not Be Enough
Companion forum thread to:Depression and Wilderness, Part 2: Wilderness May Not Be Enough First of Ryan I'm sorry to hear about your friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family...
OPSAK vs. food hanging
Does anyone put their food in an OPSAK Odor Barrier bag and just leave it on the ground overnight? Depends on where you are. In areas that require bear canisters I do...
Using Bleach for Water Disinfection
As promised, here is some helpful information on using bleach as a water disinfectant against giardia. It comes from an leading expert in the field. Keep in mind that this applies to...
Women’s Trail Runners
I just returned a pair of women's 2009 Montrail Hardrocks. I can't believe how flimsy and non-supportive these shoes are! My 07 Hardrocks are, for me, the perfect hiking shoe--plenty of pronation...
becoming a complete punter redux
"I am struggling with posting on the BB for fear of becoming a complete punter. I think I have some information to share based on real experience but what I've noticed is...
becoming a complete punter redux
"I am struggling with posting on the BB for fear of becoming a complete punter. I think I have some information to share based on real experience but what I've noticed is...
becoming a complete punter redux
"I am struggling with posting on the BB for fear of becoming a complete punter. I think I have some information to share based on real experience but what I've noticed is...
1 Yr of Backpacker Magazine for $3.99
OK, thanks for the BBB rating etc. But why the heck is their security certificate for another site? Have they been hacked? Confused in California, HJ Amazon has a deal for $5.00....
becoming a complete punter
I am struggling with posting on the BB for fear of becoming a complete punter. I think I have some information to share based on real experience but what I've noticed is...
Scotland in early May
We (my brother and I) will be in Scotland for the first two weeks of next May and we are planning to do some hiking while my wife takes a 10 day...
Getting it all into a 25L running pack
Hey guys, after a lot of reading, and research, i've recently picked up the XA 25 from Salomon. Just under 18 ounces. https://www.salomon.com/en-us/shop/product/xa-25.html#color=29689 Super epic pack, love the design, and expandability, along...
Volumetrically Dense Food?
Dan, most of those cake items are kind of low for calories per ounce. One exception might be lemon-date-nut bread, and it seems to have lots of liquid butter poured into it....
Help Me Get Better @ Site Selection
Taking stock of my skills, at this time I'm most critical of my ability to select a good camp site. I think I missed class on the day site selection was discussed,...
Esbit Burner
The esbitmizer is made of lightweight steel = 15 grams It has a capacity of holding 2 esbit brand solid fuel cubes. = 3"x1.75"x0.5" It has a sliding lid that is used...
Cocoa mix
I am looking for the maker of this cocoa mix. I can't the maker, but it states "no boiling water required" on the packets. I would like to find out where to...
One-Handed Water Purification
I'm returning to backpacking after an injury and need to adapt/find some new gear. As the title suggests, most of the pumps I've seen are out. The Aqua Mira Frontier Pro gravity...
