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Prolite small vs. regular
HI. I have been using a torso length thin blue pad for a while but was thinking of upgrading to an inflatable. I usually just put my backpack under my legs when...
Primaloft One how thick.
I am looking at putting together a top bag using Primaloft one, but can't find a plain-english answer - how thick for around 0 deg C - 60g, 133g or 200g sq/m....
Philmont list
This is my drafty list for 12 day June 2015 Philmont trip (hence the whole "sleep clothes" items. Any advicewoukdbe great..... Hiking clothes: Brimmed hat -- ??oz Ex Officio long sleeve shirt...
Enlightened Equipment Prodixy X 40 Mini Review
I tried out my new EE Prodigy X 40 degree quilt in the back yard for a few hours last night. I was using one of Lawson's 1/8" EvaRest CCF pads with...
Ryan Jordan’s SUL Winter Challenge
I guess I'm a big Zipka fan, but the mechanism would only get clogged with dirt and snow if you threw it on the ground, and even then it would require a...
First time in temps below 30s
I'm normally a summer guy, but going out for a few days in the Catskills soon. Expecting to be at elevations between 2000 and 3500 ft (with a short stint up to...
Pillow slipping out under my head
Heya, I use the typical stuff sack full of clothes method for my pillow. Works great, except that it always slips out when I'm sleeping and I wake up with my head...
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...
