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Sharp Thing Nirvana?
I am too much of a klutz to ever carry just a razor blade as my sharp thing (sorry Mike!). In addition I worry that when I might most need it is...
What is High Country ?
This thread was sparked by another thread I recently read. Where does High Country begin ? in my mind its around 10,000 ft. but for others it seems to be as low...
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Porter / Expedition Pack Review
Ach, I promised myself I wouldn't get into these contrary discussions anymore. Didn't take my own advice. I miss the pleasant, constructive, and mutually supportive BPL of old when few would have...
Fuel filter as pre filter?
I was at Walmart today and I saw some really small fuel filters like this http://www.walmart.com/ip/Fram-Fuel-Filter/16817247 It reminds me of the msr siltstopper prefilter. I think it looks like it could work,...
adding a cup?
i use a 700mL Ti pot for heating water and drinking hot beverages. i want to start cooking some other fare on trips, the freeze dried meals are getting old. what are...
Gooseberry Patch Aluminum Cup 1.6oz/45g
I found this in a Goodwill store today for $0.99. Looks like the perfect companion to the Kmart grease pot. $5.95 new, 1.6oz/45g, holds 2 cups/473ml. 3-9/16" (91mm) outside diameter, 3-1/8" (79mm)...
MLD Burn & Bearikade Weekender?
Will the Bearikade Weekender fit inside the MLD Burn? Does anyone know? How about the MLD Prophet? I guess I could take either pack. This will be for a JMT thru-hike. nm...
UL Gear Questions
Hello everyone. I'm starting to plan my thru hike of the Colorado Trail next summer. I'm trying to decide what to buy for my core equipment Here are my main 4: Western...
wonderland trail
spent 48 on the trail from longmire to mowich verdant?? after much downs baba yaga the clouds parted for this picture and then reassembled afterward good morning. this view goes well with...
Gear List for a Mid-January AT Start
Richard, Thanks a lot for working out the numbers for me. To keep things simple I will plan on the Warmlight DAM below freezing (32 degrees F) and the lighter pad above...
14 F gear
I've been trying to find an opportunity to test my gear at cold temps. I just went on a trip where it was 14 F. Pretty calm winds. My coldest time is...
Caldera + Zelph + Toaks 900 ml Question
Hi everyone, I'm gradually switching over to ultralight gear, and just purchased the Ti-Tri bundle with the Toaks 900ml pot to replace my noisy and heavy MSR dragonfly. I have a couple...
The new king of windshirts (by an unlikely candidate)
I have a LOT of windshirts and have sort of been on a quest to find the one - light, breathable, repels water for a long time, stretchy, hooded and doesn't look...
Going Stoveless - Cold Food for Thought
It is wildfire season here in the Rockies. And with the fires come bans on certain types of backpacking stoves. A good reason to look at going stoveless while backpacking. Here's why...
how come esbit is not more popular?
Jon says: "One reason that Esbit is not very popular is ... an unfavorable MSDS."Unfavorable compared to what? Denatured alcohol and HEET contain many toxic and/or "proprietary" additives – by design! Even...
Esbit Stove Hybrid alcohol
I've been playing around with a small tin. Converted it to a esbit burner that works really nice to be able to simmer with it. Also works nice with carbon felt as...
Trader Joe's Organic Hemp Protein Powder for Fosters Cans/Boiling Water
My roommate shops at Trader Joe's a lot and asked me if I could use his empty container of Organic Hemp Protein Powder for any kind of camping purpose (he knows I...
BPL Forum-Created Paleo Cookbook
Over on Doug's thread about his going paleo I suggested putting together, though the forums, a member-created paleo cookbook for backpacking. I based the idea on the collection of recipes and the...
Cooking in the rain
Hi everyone! I haven't posted much lately but am on most days, reading all of the interesting threads here! I am going on an overnight hike with my wife and a couple...
What is the personality profile of a light weight backpacker?
Sex: Male Age: 43 Marital Status: Married w/children (1-9 years old...2 pretty girls & 1 little devil) Race: Caucasian Occupation: Ph.D. Materials Scientist. I identify/develop new barrier packaging films for Kraft Foods...
