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Bear Can Backpack
Thought that I would post this up as it inspire someone else. I went out to do the JMT last year, and will be doing more hikes in bear country (Glacier, Lost...
First winter backpacking trip
Hello all, I can't wait for summer to go backpacking, so I'm not (...waiting). :) I've decided to do my first winter backpacking trip and some advice would be appreciated. Due to...
Polycryo Strength Analysis
Michael, You said, "I'm curious now how mylar space blankets would fare in your tests?" - Theorectically they will provide ~6 lbs of tensile strength per in2 surface area. You said, "...it...
What is this? Caldera question
I am totally new to alcohol stoves (I have read plenty here at BPL). I recently picked up a Caldera set; a cone, a Ti pot, an alcohol stove (Dr. Pepper) and...
UL wood stoves
So I have a birthday coming up and have been asked for gift ideas. I am thinking maybe an ul woodstove. I am considering the ti-tri, bushbuddyultra, and bushcooker ltIII but am...
How to get all the things of a Trangia I like but just smaller and lighter
I'm a 30-year veteran Trangia user, and I've progressively replaced my camping gear with lighter backpack, tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag. %he main piece of large heavy kit I still have is...
SUL done with super cheap budget?
Alrighty boys and girls. Summer is fast approaching and I'm trying to create a SUL kit that I can do some fastpacking with in late spring thru very early fall in the...
Functional Secondary Air System
Now keep an open mind when reading this and try to understand how we can apply this to our backpacking size wood stoves. We all like talking about bushbuddies and hobo stoves,...
Why make tents out of sil nylon anyways?
I have always wondered why so many of the tent makers use sil for the main bodies of the tents as it is prone to stretching and even worse has a propensity...
First Time Lightweighter. Hows It Looking?
The idea of carrying a 20 pound pack instead of a 50 pounder has caused me to meticulously look at my gear list. Any other help on cutting down weight would be...
Wind Stress on Cuben
We are in the midst of a comprehensive research project on wind testing of ultralight shelters. One of the things we are looking at is the attachment of guyline tie-out points to...
Fins on a Rockstar can
Okay, I am not an engineer or scientist. But there is a lot of surface area in the Dave's original fin design, which probably helps move some of the heat to the...
What is the strangest thing you ever saw in the backcountry?
Last week I was sitting in a wash taking a lunch break in a fairly remote area. I hear someone walking and look up. This guy, my age, but more hippie looking...
Painting pot black
Finally, now I know why my cookies burn on the bottom if bake them in dark pan. Sheesh. Ryan I've done some tests, though not scientific enough to post hard data, between...
Cottage Stagnation and Recent Gems
It's the time of year when old men reflect on the past, and everything seemed better. I include myself in that. :) First of all, who is the cottage industry? How do...
Patagonia Brilliant Neon Colors in Outdoor Gear - Woohoo!
what people wear really is up to them ... im not a fan of certain brands, but its up to people if they want to spend the moola and wear those in...
The state of market of minimalist alpine footwear.
Didn't the crampon straps still press down on the top of the shoes? It seems like the plywood underneath is only half of the battle. --B.G.-- Light weight solution: full steel insole...
Emberlit Ti or Littlbug Jr. for Winter Backpacking (only)
I found a great online review with pics of the Bushbuddy / Emberlit / Littlbug JR stoves: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 I received a Vargo Ti Hexagon Wood stove for...
Kudos to Judy @ Lightheart Gear - SoLong 6
Just wanted to let everyone know what a great experience I just had with Judy @ Lightheart...she was incredibly helpful, very attentive even during the Holiday, and made the exact tent I...
First Aid Kit and a bit more...
I feel like some aspects of this thread should be in philosophy but I am going to put it here because my ultimate goal is to refine my first aid kit with...
