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sub zero glove system
After being disappointed last year at my supposedly breathable mitten shells wetting out at high exertion, I decided to sew my own. Using suggestions from my hiking buddies that do this more...
Sigma DP1 in Yellowstone
Just back from a 10 day trek through the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, using the Sigma DP1. Just starting to review photos today and am very pleased with the results. More to come...
My Thermojet does not meet specs
Hi, Because of the extensive and thorough reviews on BPL, I chose a Thermojet stove to replace my MSR expedition that I have used for the last 25 years. Its the first...
No-cook oatmeal
Am I really the only one who sterilizes there cookware after each use? lol Probably. Do you sterilise your cookware at home with alcohol wipes? No? Then why do it when out...
A good alternative to WPB gear for ACTIVE backpacking
Richard, Thank you, and also for pointing to the 2006 Natick report on DWR. As far as the hood, I had a similar experience the other day trail running- light, steady rain...
Whats your SUL Cook Set-Up Grams/Milliliter %
Those of you that blow out your remaining esbit once you achieve a boil, how do you deal with the remaining esbit with lose crystals that are present once it cools? Do...
Contrail or Notch or ?
I'm in the process of buying my "introductory round" of UL gear, and I'm fairly well overwhelmed with the choices of shelters. I really like the idea of just a tarp, but...
Canteen Stove
There is a perception that in the 60's and 70's backpackers carried horrendous loads. That is not truly accurate. Although it was not uncommon for backpackers to carry enough food to last...
Caldera Cones - My Adventures in Improving the ULC system
Whoa! Pizza while hiking? You've just combined my two favourite things :) Using the Outback Oven and the Caldera Cone, I make biscuits, pizza, popcorn (don't need the oven for that), cornbread,...
25% off Backcountry.com Titanium Cookware
700ml pot $26.21 700ml pot w/ Spork $29.96 1650ml cookset $44.25 1100ml cookset $40.50 http://www.backcountry.com/pots-and-pans-titanium i just got the 700ml pot with spork. it's really nice Just thought I'd drop the +1...
Questions About Recently Acquired Gear
So I took my first trip this weekend after replacing several items in my gear closet. Questions: -I got a small hole in my tarp, is the best way to repair it...
PCT Food Hanging Method & Spectra 725
Last weekend, I did a quick overnight with a new bit of gear - 50' of Spectra 725 from Gossamer Gear . It's amazingly light flat (not round) spectra cord that is...
Beverage Can vs. Butane/Propane Stove
Why should I go to the Beer Can alcohol stove when it burns 50% more fuel and making the weight concern of fuel and stove the same on a 3+ day trek....
Twelve Nights in Glacier
Country United States State Montana Area Glacier National Park Trip Month (08) - August Trip Dates – August 16-28, 2024 Weather Most days sunny and dry low 60s, lows 30s. A few...
Esbit 5g tab: first impressions
sacrificial first post So I got these in the mail yesterday and couldn't wait to test. Crude parameters: Test water temp 55°F, ambient temp 78°F, light wind on my deck, tested with...
Warm up in no time with these easy DIY fire starter ideas!
For you that are in areas that OK fires these techniques may come in handy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foLTcf2iu90 Â Â Good ideas - I've used all of those and they work, although I find...
Sleeping bag advice
How warm does a sleeping bag really need to be? Philmont recommends down to 25 degrees. but that seems pretty low for the middle of summer (our troop goes early July 2017)....
Planning Your First Backpacking Trip Out West
Companion forum thread to:Planning Your First Backpacking Trip Out West David, I am going to bookmark this article for sure! Thanks! Nice article that hits your target audience just right. Thanks for...
Weight of Counter Assault Bear Spray and Holster
Anyone have actual weights for a full Counter Assault 8.1oz canister and the holster it comes with? Is there a smaller canister that is effective at the same range? I am assuming...
Pack liner trash bag as feet VBL for sleeping?
Don't really have any other use for the plastic compactor bag pack liner, and somewhere I read it could be used as a vapor barrier liner. Wanted to explore that idea here....
