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Live to eat...
I love this forum! The old saying that "The Rusians eat to live while the French live to eat." puts me in the French camp. On the trail I like to begin...
New to this - how fast can one backpack (miles/day)?
Hey all, I'm new here but not new to forums. I need a place to get some good backpacking advice. First question is "how fast" and I know the first answer is...
Cook/Eat System
I have asked about this previously but am going to get back into the topic again :) The basic gist of it: I will be backpacking with my wife. We currently have...
What is the loudest alarm wrist watch for backpacking?
Hi, I have problems hearing the typical tiny beeps a typical wrist watch alarm clock makes. I need something louder for waking up prior to dawn while backpacking. Does anyone have any...
cheap light bowl
I realize a bowl of any sorts is forbidden to some but I've gotten 2 backcountry trips and 1 car camping trip out of the bowl that comes with a McDonald's salad....
ZPacks Pivot Solo Tent
Thinking about the Altaplex interior space, I set it up and got inside-again, 6'2+. 170lbs with what I have been told are wide shoulders, sitting up perpendicular to the mesh door, I...
Podcast 112 | The Analog Backcountry Experience
Companion forum thread to: Podcast 112 | The Analog Backcountry ExperienceIn episode 112 of the Backpacking Light podcast we’re going to learn about the analog Backcountry experience and some of the gear...
Insulated Smartwater Bottles
Insulated my 1.5L Smart Water bottles with re/up-cycled Reflectix from my sister’s pandemic dinner deliveries. As a bonus the bottles now slip into and out of the pockets much more easily, especially...
High Sierra TRail Gear List
Feel free to critique. Last hike on JMT I carried sleep socks, but they were heavy (3.1oz), will plan on wearing next day's socks around camp and to sleep. I have also...
Another stove question
I hate to bring it up, but I want everyone's input. I'm not a particular lightweight backpacker, but am now trying. This past April my nephew and I got caught in a...
Fuel in "8oz" size Isobutane canisters
This is all discussed, with graphs, at The Effect of Cold on Gas Canisters right here at BPL. Cheers  Gary, Just as a quick ballpark estimate (with apologies to Roger and...
Best Type of Stove for Vehicle Storage?
I'm looking for a general use "fit all" cooking stove for a vehicle kit. Would a white gas or propane canister type be better? I've discounted alcohol as I really don't consider...
Powdered drinks
Hi all :) I'm having trouble finding a drink powder that fits my criteria... and I was wondering if anyone had any ideas. I'm not really bothered whether it's a "sports" drink...
Need Help: Eating Schedule
I think I do okay on this front but I'm always tweaking and trying to find new ways (and foods) for trail nutrition. What do you eat/drink and when do you do...
UK 3 day gear list
Hi Guys, Would like your feedback on this list. Big 3: Gregory Z55 - 52.9 Marmot Arroyo - 30.9 Silk Bag Liner - 2.7 Close Cell Foam Pad (20" x 52") -...
Lightweight Backpacking Gear for Mountain Travel (Case Study)
I have never used Patagonia provisions, but I have used a few other brands. I suspect, due to the drying process, that you will ALWAYS need to do just a little simmering...
Regrained. Eat Beer. -- A new energy bar that's really good!
Discovered a new energy bar this morning while stocking up on alcohol at the local purveyor. It's called Regrained, and it's made from reclaimed grain (mostly barley) from San Francisco area breweries....
BRS-3000T – Another One Bites the Dust
For those of us that are comfortable with the limitations of the little BRS, a wise solution would be to just pack two of them on longer treks. You would still be...
PNW GGG ~ pocos pero locos
Post your pictures and report here! Will update mine on 6/18/15. It was a very nice 1st PNW GGG: the chance to meet several PNW hikers, very good weather and an easy...
Help with titanium pots
I'm getting ready to purchase my first titanium pots. My wife and I are looking to take our daughters with us backpacking this summer. We are definitely looking for ways to lighten...
