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To the Escalante River and Back Via Coyote Gulch
Link to Blog Here It is early May and I return to the desert for the second time this spring after a week of wet snow in the mountains. The drive on...
Why Humans Get Lost
Nothing groundbreaking, but an interesting and short article about humans' navigation abilities (or lack thereof): http://news.yahoo.com/why-humans-lost-163420867.html Edit: actually, the linked article within the story above is really interesting, about 4 lost Germans...
How do I get and stay asleep on the trail?
I've done quite a bit of backpacking. Each time it's an exercise in sleep deprivation. I'm just not able to get to sleep quickly nor stay asleep well. What do you recommend...
Skyline Trail – PCT – Jo Pond Loop
My college age son is now into backpacking. I always send him a summary of my trips. Here is what I did for Memorial Day weekend. Trip Description: · 3 day loop...
Skyline Trail – PCT – Jo Pond Loop
My college age son is now into backpacking. I always send him a summary of my trips. Here is what I did for Memorial Day weekend. Trip Description: · 3 day loop...
Firelite without handles
So what is everyone doing to pick up the firelite mugs that don't have handles? I really like the zen simplicity of the handle-less 550 but can't figure out how I'd hold...
Firelite without handles
So what is everyone doing to pick up the firelite mugs that don't have handles? I really like the zen simplicity of the handle-less 550 but can't figure out how I'd hold...
Sub 1 lb. Intellectual Exercise
Bill ... how did your cuben sleeping bag work out? Is Cuben a viable option for a quilt/bag? Yeah, He can do is Tinuc that weigh so he is not compaining about...
Seek recommendation Aug 2020 3 day/2 nt west w/3 teens: Winds? Uintas? Other?
Hello. My wife, three of our kids aged 16-22, and I plan to hike somewhere in the West mid-August. We will likely drive from Chicago but could also fly/rent. We have...
Rodent proof box for water cache ideas needed
As dry as it is here in So. California, I'm looking at caching water for my summer hikes and other than using a metal surplus ammo box, I'm wanting for ideas that...
Looking to lighten my stove weight
Hey Guys, I currently have a Jetboil Sol for cooking. It weighs 21 oz with a full fuel canister. I'm wondering if I can cut that down substantially without losing the convenience...
Bamboo cups
I may be nuts but I'm getting an itch to try using a bamboo (or other wood based product) cup for my hot drinks while on the trail. Anybody have any thoughts...
heading out this Friday... what should I leave behind?
Hey there, BPLers! I leave this Friday for a week in the Sierra (up into the Miter Basin), and am looking to shed weight. The below list excludes communal gear (we'll be...
The Return of Tater Tuesdays!
I blatently stole the idea of Tater Tuesday from Sarah of Trail Cooking (with her blessing.) Everyone loves taters, right? Po-ta-toes. Boil 'em. Mash 'em. Stick 'em in a stew. Po-ta-toes! Broccoli...
What would you carry for the CDT?
I'm interested to hear the answer. What's your theoretical gear list? Consider that this is a rough trail. Are you carrying the same equipment the entire way? Are you adding and subtracting?...
Snow Peak Titanium Double Wall Cup 300
Titanium Double Wall Cup 300, Folding Handle, capacity 10.6 oz., #MG-052FH, $34.95 3.3 oz. Summary I bought this cup to solve a trivial creature comfort problem: how to make an excellent cup...
A Do-It-All Water Purifier?
Sawyer Water Purifier -- The Model SP 125 looks small, light, effective and easy to use. Wonder how heavy it is? Comments? Ben, We were hoping you would get one and write...
Prepackaged vs Homemade
Not sure if I get the hole Dehydrate my own food thing? I love to Dehydrate fruit and such, but what are the benifits (UL) of Dehydrating a hole meal at home...
I'm converted to light wieght
Well, after my last backpacking trip to Minaret Lake, this past September, I'm converted to light weight. My pack weight was inn the 50-55lb range, with water, food, and camera gear (plus...
Cuben Ground = Sieve
This .75 Cuben ground cloth has seen about 20 nights on the JMT, and maybe 10 nights in Colorado, and maybe 10 in the Grand Canyon. I placed a bath towel on...
