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Soaps and detergents
Hello everyone, I recently have become dissatisfied with the popular standby, Dr. Bronner's soap, which I otherwise quite liked because it was available in bulk as compared to outdoor-marketed products. I did...
Sun Hoodie Recommendation Please
I bought the Patagonia Capilene Sun Hoody last year for Summer hiking in the Sierras and it worked amazing for sun protection even though it has been recalled since for not achieving...
Durston X-Mid Pro 2 Review
My experience is with the non pro but these points will apply to the Pro as well Many Ontario Provincial Park back country sites designate tent pads. My regular Xmid2 fits on...
Base Layers, Wicking, and Backpacking (Member Q&A)
Companion forum thread to: Base Layers, Wicking, and Backpacking (Member Q&A)Learn how to choose a base layer for backpacking, base layer material performance differences, and how base layers impact moisture transfer in...
Do moisture-wicking fabrics work?
Moisture-wicking fabrics (base layers and underwear) are designed to move sweat away from the skin. In this study, we test if Polartec and other base layer fabrics meet manufacturer claims.
Hammock Gear Premium Burrow Quilt Review
The Hammock Gear Premium Burrow Quilt is a customizable backpacking down quilt with a functional pad attachment system and high-end materials.
Looking for a virtual mentor/new friend
Hello new hiking/backpacking family. I've heard this is THE group to join to find the most awesome and welcoming group so here I am! I'm 39, I'm a production planner and attending...
Publisher’s Gear Guide
Backpacking Light owner, founder, and publisher Ryan Jordan's commentary on the hiking, camping, and backpacking gear he's been using this year.
Staff Picks 2021
The bidet thing - lots of options out there. I started using a portable one, tiny, that attaches to a water bottle. It worked fine. Then I started using a nasal lavage...
Staff Picks 2021
Companion forum thread to: Staff Picks 2021Each year, our staff selects their favorite hiking, backpacking, and other backcountry gear that they’ve used this year – our infamous Staff Picks! ZPacks Sub Nero...
Leave No Trace Winter Backpacking Best Practices
Companion forum thread to: Leave No Trace Winter Backpacking Best PracticesAn overview of how Leave No Trace techniques can be applied to winter backpacking. Interesting article. I've done a fair amount of...
Leave No Trace Winter Backpacking Best Practices
An overview of how Leave No Trace techniques can be applied to winter backpacking.
Tarptent ProTrail Li Review
Companion forum thread to: Tarptent ProTrail Li ReviewThe Tarptent ProTrail Li (17.7 ounces / 502 g, from $529) is a single-wall, double trekking-pole, single-vestibule, front-entry Dyneema Composite Fabric (DCF) 1-person shelter. Andrew,...
By the Numbers: the Search for a High-MVTR Waterproof Breathable Shell Jacket
Companion forum thread to: By the Numbers: the Search for a High-MVTR Waterproof Breathable Shell JacketA high MVTR waterproof-breathable shell jacket may be the holy grail that can replace both a wind...
Opinions on dedicated winter bag vs. layered bag/quilt?
Hey all, I'm looking to replace my zipperless bag (old Gossamer Gear design circa 2006) with a sensible two or three bag/quilt combo that is good for all four seasons in the...
UL Pack capable of carrying up to 50 lbs and a BV500
Hi There, Okay, I get it. If I am carrying 50 lbs, I am clearly not UL. Yet setting that a side, I find I can barley get all my gear, including...
Tic Tac pocket survival kit - what would you include?
I have an irrational fear of getting separated from my pack and having to survive like on Naked and Afraid. So I heard of people who see what survival gear items they...
Most comfortable winter pad with no weight limit
Hi, I love my Exped Synmat ULÂ 9 for backpacking but looking for something wider and more comfortable for trips where weight is not a concern. Any recommendations? Thanks, Hi folks, Ordered...
Scary, Sad, Disturbing and Tragic
In the entire history of GSMNP there have only been two human fatalities caused by bears. The Park gets 12 million human visitors a year---now multiply this by all the years of...
