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Lightweight Backpacking Gear for Mountain Travel (Case Study)
Companion forum thread to: Lightweight Backpacking Gear for Mountain Travel (Case Study)In this video, I walk through my gear during a 9-day summer trek in the high mountains of the western US....
Input on This Tarp/Tent Design
Here is the sketchup model of the tent. I am looking to sew my first Tarp Tent and I'd like to get some input from those who have done this before. Reasons...
Climbing helmet for off-trail exploration and high routes?
I've never considering bringing a helmet on a trip that's more backpacking-oriented than climbing, but recent events have got me thinking. I've read about three different incidents in the last month where...
Suggestions for someone who keeps sliding out from tarp!
Hello Everyone, I've done a search and haven't found anything super helpful, so I'm sorry if this has already been answered. Anyway, I own a Gatewood Cape, Bristle Cone Bivy, and Exped...
Flame "Orange" Wars
A Pennsylvania forest is very different visually from the moor. The line of sight isn't very long regardless of color. I don't have an orange tarp, but I'm not going to argue...
Philmont Gear Review
Just flew back from Philmont and boy are my glutes tired. This was our first trip and I'll try to cover my personal gear, crew gear and my son's gear. My Tent...
Big 3 for Philmont
Hi, everyone, This is my first topic here, so I want to start by thanking you all in advance for your help. I'm the Lead Advisor for my backpacking-oriented Venturing Crew's 2020...
Help with trip to Glacier NP in September
I'll be backpacking in Glacier NP from September 6th - 14th. This will be my very first time in the area. My 8-day itinerary is Two Medicine Lake North Shore -> Atlantic...
Bivy in winter vs switching to sleeping bag
I'm looking for some advice on how to add some warmth to my winter/snow sleeping system. I'm a cold sleeper, and I suspect the lowest temp I'll encounter is 15-20F. Here's my...
What is ultralight backpacking? (how we talk about ultralight)
The origin of Top X Lists and Best ___ of 2019 lists (i.e., listicles) are from the very well-studied field of “internet content marketing” – which has one goal – to sell you something. Savvy internet...
It Sucks being a Cold Sleeper
Let me tell you why it sucks to be a cold sleeper. The other week it got down to 42F on my last overnighter. I was in my 10F Enlightened Equipment Enigma...
Tent Fabrics Question...
Hi all, I'd like your input on the two versions of the Nemo Hornet 1P... The 3 oz lighter "Elite" 1P: <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Fly Fabric</td> <td>7D PeU Nylon Ripstop (1200 mm)</td>...
Nordisk Lofoten -- "lightest two skin tent in the world"
Anyone have experience with this tent? Opinions? https://nordisk.eu/lofoten-1-ulw/burnt-red/p/196 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qng8pJKZmIA&fbclid=IwAR2u8bF5NW7eq_TuJOZPdtl5vL1anZdg4t6Y6TFgVylkHHGVp1jWL9NsHyw Tough to say if it's a modified bivy or a tent... 27.5" of head room isn't much. For 12 oz's more the Nemo...
Ditch the sleeping bag...extra layers instead???
So I just got a last minute invite to Disney World, AKA Havasupai. Not my typical type of a backpack, but I can use a relaxing trip for once. I have 20...
Finalizing my pack, two weeks to go!
I’ve packed for my jmt trip, less than two weeks out now. It’s heavier than I want and ginormous. Looking at other folks’ lighterpack lists I don’t see that I’m carrying more...
Quilt fit with wide sleeping pad?
I'm eyeing the Nemo Tensor on REI sale right now, currently debating between light weight (14 oz) and wide comfort (19 oz). I currently have a normal 20" mummy pad. I toss...
Cold weather bag: Quilt vs Sleeping bag
Hey all. I am wondering how everyone feels about using a quilt vs a sleeping bag when the weather gets towards single digits. Im wanting to get into winter camping this year...
Is my breath really killing my sleepin pad?
Just how bad is the moisture from my breath, for my sleeping pad? What sort of disasters, or perceived disasters, has anyone here experienced, that would necessitate a new gadget, another item...
Is a puffy really "critical" gear
Nice to have you back on BPL Jacob. "Nice to have you back on BPL Jacob." Yes, likewise. We should go do some miles. I rather skimmed the previous replies, so hopefully...
Idea for new type of critter/bear food protection
Hmm, tried posting a couple times and it hasn't worked yet so far. Nm, probably not feasible. Maybe I'm not visualizing it right, but most bears I've known would snatch that out...
