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Shrink wrap
Hey I was wondering for a super-cheap, see-through tarp could one use shrink wrap? The kind they use to wrap pallets of stuff? I saw a bag of it behind the grocery...
Temp Dropping In White Mountains - Need Gear Review
Hey all I am heading to the white mountains this weekend from florida to do the pemi loop counterclockwise. I think my gear is good to go, but mountain-forecast.com is suddenly showing...
2 Person Winter Bivy?
Does anyone know of any LW 2 person winter bivy sacks. Last winter my girlfriend and I would each bring our own sleeping bag which we found was just not necessary if...
Gabe’s Gear list
Hi, My name is Gabe. I love to go backpacking. I try to go "ultralight" and am always looking to lighten my load, but I'm a full time student and I don't...
Long or regular length bag for winter use?
I'm 5'10" and looking for a good winter bag from WM or FF. Is it advisable to get a 6'6" bag so I can put water bottles, the next day's clothes, boot...
American Medical Kits Heatsheets Survival Blanket
This is, in my opinion, the first, cheapest, and most versatile piece of gear an aspiring ultralighter can ever own. Let me discuss some of the uses: 1. Heat blanket. Obvious. 2....
Gear list 3 season Australia
Well I thought I might put up a preliminary gearlist. Things with *s with them mean Ive written something below about it. Packing System *Gossamer G5 1 (7oz) Sleep System *Spinnshelter 1...
Franconia Ridge Loop Prep
Hey All Been reading BPL for awhile and finally decided to join as member so this is my first post! I am planning a quick solo hike in late October in the...
Long Trail thru hike gear list
Love to hear any feedback from anybody. It isn't uber light as I am opting to stay in a hammock. At my age I just can't sleep on the ground without pain...
What gear makes you happy?
"a mini BIC lighter" Haha... silly thought popped into my head too. Possibly for different reasons, but nevertheless quite handy. ;) Montane Featherlight Smock/Windshirt etc. I use this for walking a cycling,...
BPL Blow-Up Pillow
I need a great pillow to sleep and I am very happy with the BPL pillows. Let's just say I have a large if not XL head. I prefer the 2 baffle...
What are the most useful inexpensive items you carry?
Garbage bags and Ziploc bags A small water carrier/sink - useful for washing (me and clothes), tent storage, pack storage of small items. Franco, I've used bread bags like that before. They...
Dutch Chameleon is my love
just showing off my love. Did a short overnight trip to Nuclear Lake in NY via the Appalachian Trail. My Dutch Chameleon hammock. I use a saddle bag from simply light designs...
3 Layer Sleeping System
I am looking at building a 3-Layer Sleeping system and want it good down to 20F: parka/pants + mummy bag + bivy. Planning on sleeping under a tarp. Wondering what people would...
How can I make my sleeping bag warmer for winter travel??
I have a 40 degree mummy bag but in a couple weeks im going back packing in yosemite where the expected low is from 15-20. i dont have the money to upgrade...
3 Season / 3 Night Gear List *updated*
I'm happy to say I shaved off close to 6 lbs by the end of the summer. I know I can save atleast another pound or more on my bag, but I'm...
3 Season / 3 Night Gear List *updated*
I'm happy to say I shaved off close to 6 lbs by the end of the summer. I know I can save atleast another pound or more on my bag, but I'm...
3 Season / 3 Night Gear List *updated*
I'm happy to say I shaved off close to 6 lbs by the end of the summer. I know I can save atleast another pound or more on my bag, but I'm...
PCT gear review Part III (misc.)
Big 4 and clothes were in earlier threads. Cooking: .9L non-stick Evernew Titanium pot, esbit tablets, Gram Cracker esbit stand, Caldera cone stand/windscreen. I was VERY happy with this system. The Caldera...
Ask a Ranger Anything.
Thanks, Matt!! 2018 Ranger Manual https://photos.app.goo.gl/CGRUpo1C2SAAbYtY8 Pretty interesting and diverse stuff. Anywhere from decent tips on packing and great info on crew dynamics to a analogous bathroom reader of quotes and poems...
