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2012 Alaska Mountain Wilderness Classic gear list
It's in my profile, maan. The 2012 course is in the SE Chugach, from Thompson Pass to McCarthy. My list from this year, in the central Alaska Range, can be found in...
Feedback on this pack
Have a look. Thought & opinions? . Advice is nice. Thanks! PACK Cane 1 Each Stove (Coleman) 1 Each Stove (Alcohol) 2 Each Twig Burner 1 Each Stove Fuel (Unleaded Gas) 2...
Why is a stove part of an "ultralight" system <3 days?
What you are missing is that the majority of us all have our own views. Most folks who hike with a UL mentality like doing things their own way. We find what...
Simplifying a kit by taking as few things as possible
Companion forum thread to: Simplifying a kit by taking as few things as possible I've spent many years testing the idea that a kit that contains as few items as possible is...
The Overlook: Backpacking in a Time of Uncertainty
Is backpacking suddenly...hard? Ben Kilbourne understands, and discusses how to deal with it during uncertain times.
knockoff titanium pot quality?
<p style="text-align: left;">Hello folk,</p> I purchased a tomshoo 750ml pot because of the price, but after using it and comparing the finish to the toaks pots I have, it seems to have...
Hanging A Bear Bag PCT style
I am hiking the Tahoe Rim Trail soon. I plan on using the zpack bear bag with a opsak odor proof bag to hang my food . I always used a bear...
Minaret Lake out and back
Well, I thought I'd share my thoughts on what was supposed to be a 6 day loop in Ansel Adams Wilderness, and ended up being a two day out and back. Having...
Nero day hot showers on a thru hike?
Another BPL member just posted a thread asking about how everyone charges their gadgets while in town on a nero day. In that thread, a question was also posed about how thru...
Introduction to winter camping in Minnesota
AAR: Introduction to winter camping in Minnesota Location: Wild River State Park, MN Date: 03JAN14 through 05JAN14 What was planned? An intro to 'winter camping basics' course, as well as a bit...
I say let's decide on a general consensus of Ultralight definitions and terms.
Hope this is in the right place--if not, mods feel free to move it. This has been on my mind for a long time. Prepare for a bit of wall-o-text, but there...
Colder weather weekend trips, hydro flask?
I'm heading out tomorrow for a weekend trip, and the low Sat. night is going to be around 23 F, and some snow starting in the morning turning into "wintery mix" at...
Snow Peak 450ml mug lid
Any solutions for a fitted lid for one of these mugs? I see they make a lid for the double wall version. That Snow Peak lid fits both the double and single...
how low (temperature) could you go with this?
just gathering opinions... you are bedding down in a 3 walled lean-to with the following: thin long underwear bottoms 100wt fleece jacket 1/8" full length pad emergency blanket how low could you...
Freezer Bag Cooking
Hi guys, I'd like to loose weight in the kitchen department - I currently have a Trangia 27 which I like, but all in it weighs 34 oz. I'm cooking for two,...
Food Storage in Pack
I've searched and know what people use to store but not how. I have been using the big Opsaks (12x20) and they have worked fine but I've never filled one up so...
Backpacking gear you use at home
I am wondering what backpacking gear people find themselves using at home every day or week. I use my headlamp at least once a week around the house or car. Clothing is...
What's Your Favorite Piece of Gear?
For the "Big 3", the shelter category is the one I can't seem to settle on. But . . . 1. Pack: I've had my MLD Exodus since 2010. A simple, durable...
Newbie questions about food etc...
First thinks to all those that have posted here etc... I've been reading a fair bit here and other forums. I'm planning a 12day hike and it will be my first long...
K Cups
Anybody figured out a way to brew a K Cup on the trail? Starbucks VIA. Try it if you haven't yet Trader Joe's via knock-off with cream and sugar in it is...
