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Sunglasses case
For years I've worn prescription sunglasses for backpacking, and they never seemed to get broken. The actual lenses were mostly flat, so they slipped into an ordinary flat eyeglass case for protection....
Knee Pads.
Does anyone use knee pads in their UL kit? I'm guessing a resounding NO (in fact, I'm expecting ridicule for even broaching the idea), but knee pads are a common part of...
Knife sharpeners
Derek, The wet/dry paper is dark grey carborundum babper. It comes in several grits from 400 up to 4000. The finest you can get at wally world or the like is 2000...
Looking for a decent poncho/tarp
I am looking for a decent poncho/tarp. It doesn't have to be the lightest thing as I would prefer something that is more durable and cheaper. What should I be looking at?...
Avoiding rain inside your tent...
I just returned from a quick hike where the first day I walked in the rain for 6 hours, light sprinkles to torrential downpours. By the time I was to set up...
1 oz, Durable* Cook kit
That is great! remember seeing that stove but I don't remember now why I didn't go with it. I think I overlooked because it wouldn't have secured the pot I was using...
Golite SL3/tarp issues
I know people tarp in the winter but I'm sure doing something wrong. I've pitched my SL3 (fly only, I don't have an inner) twice on hut trips and both times were...
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...
New REI Quarter Dome Tents
First of all, the poor guy asked about the new REI Quarter Dome but the conversation changed to the newly introduced Dash 2. Can’t help on the new QD, although I’ve had...
The Notch, in the wind, on a platform
During my recent hike around the Torres del Paine circuit, I had a very difficult time setting up my Notch at the Cuernos "campground". Most sites were plywood platforms with very few...
Winter mid
Hi all, What are your experiences in winter use (<0F/-18C) with mid style shelters with or without inner tents? I have a Hex 3 with a solid inner tent with cuben floor....
question about down quilts and baffles/sewn through
Would "sealing" the baffle seams with some thinned down silicone of a sewn through quilt reduce the amount of cold air "seepage"? I know it won't eliminate cold spots, but I'm a...
Ultralight Saws
After being inspired by a thread started by Ross Bleakney, who was looking for a folding saw around 4 ounces (http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/xdpy/forum_thread/84231/index.html), I wanted to start a thread on ultralight saws in general....
Short Report: Fly Creek UL1 Platinum
I picked up the Fly Creek UL1 Platinum and was surprised that my experience was so different from what I expected from reading reviews. I have experience with very few tents, so...
Cheap UL hammocks on eBay
I found a seller on eBay with Grand Trunk Ultralight hammocks for $12.65 including shipping and another with whoopie slings for $12.50, which should give me a 12oz hammock for $25.15. I...
Q: colder weather hammock gear
Looking for suggestions about hammock gear for 20 degree nights on backpacking trips with clear weather, not ultra low temperature car camping gear. What gear works for you? Just came home from...
Khufu vs. Duomid Headspace
I looked at numerous pictures and one of the Khufu vs. Duomid threads and didn't see anything too conclusive other than that the Khufu has steeper side panels, allowing for more usable...
Foot care kit, need help.
> It seems that the powder would reduce adhesion so am I correct in assuming > that I should apply powder anywhere I don't want the Benzoin or Mastiol to stick? In...
Wonderland Trail suggestions request
Hello All, I am a new member, thrilled to discover this community. Sept 3 I am joining 3 friends to hike the Wonderland Trail. I have to scramble some gear and am...
Mytopo quality?
Years and years ago I bought a map from Offroute.com and when I got to actually using it in the mountains the image quality (or lack thereof) proved to be a problem....
