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Is it even possible to stay dry in a rain forest? Should I just give up?
Another week spent in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Rained for 3 days straight, with solid downpours often and a continuous drizzle when it wasn't downpouring. Solid fog the whole time,...
Bivy on east coast
I tried cowboy camping in the mid Atlantic area in the spring. The dew settled into my bag so thickly that I woke up because I got damp and chilly - and...
modern take on Scout fire and question on vapor barrier
in the 1700's soldiers/scouts would often wander into enemy country trying to remain undetected, but still needing to stay warm, a large fire was out of the question- they would cover themselves...
ATTN: CatCut Tarp Users
I'm thinking of switching to a catenary or flat tarp for summer here in Colorado Rockies. I use a lightweight bivy. My concern is will getting a cat cut tarp like the...
Waterproof Bivy or Tarp + lightweight Bivy?
Hi there, For this summer I want to have a lightweight shelter, mostly used for quick overnight (1 night) photography trips in the alps. Usually when I want to take photos in...
Adding weight to increase efficiency. Thoughts?
So I got back from a trip on the AT in GA,(In and out from Woody Gap to Blue Mountain Shelter) and I realized my last night/morning out there that my set...
Where should I sell the worlds warmest sleeping bag? (inflatable + goose down)
Hi All, I'm looking for suggestions of where on the web (probably not BPL) to sell a crazy warm sleeping bag. I have a Cocoon 4 Extreme by Pneugear / Envirogear. Bought...
56Km Race Plan
Hi, since it seems this is the closest to a 'fastpacking' or trail running section I thought I might post this here (not sure though). I have signed up for the same...
Esbit burner testing
Robert, you may own as many stoves as Dan Y. Please leave me some in your will. Robert, awesome write-up and supreme photos. Tha shape your TITANIUM SIERRA 750 reminds me of Aaron Sorensen's...
Esbit burner testing
Dan, I missed the windscreen photo you posted earlier. Looks as if it could be very efficient once the intake/exhaust is tuned but a bit problematic on the trail due to size and...
Grand Canyon Rim-2-Rim Day Hike Suggestions
I know there have been previous threads on the Rim-2-Rim subject, yet, I didn't find too much info on exactly what I am trying to do.....so here goes. I would like to...
My "wind shirt" rant...
what kind of rain jacket? Albert - until last summer I never saw a need for a wind jacket either. While I still don't see a "need" for one, I now carry...
Strategy for dealing with cold, freezing rain: WPB socks and midlayer question
This past week (thanks to a tip from Chad Poindexter) I did a short trip on the AT in the Roan Highlands. I ended up bailing a bit early, in part due...
Softshell as Windshirt substitute
Good folks at BPL, I thought you'd be able to assist me in helping understand the importance of a windshirt. Historically, I haven't used one for two reasons: 1) durability 2) necessity...
Sierra Snowpack 2015
Edit: Let me check with the city, I think she means 27 gallons per day, per adult, correct? Still seems like a lot of water, but if you are watering fruit trees,...
Sierra Snowpack 2015
Its time for Canadian Bacon 2. "Turn on the water pronto or we'll bomb Toronto." I'm in one of the counties on the Columbia where we've been warned that this will be...
Backpack Selection Advice
I have a 5lb Osprey Aether 70 that I have used and really like. In a separate post http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=101123&skip_to_post=855892#855892 it came to my attention that my pack is too heavy. I would...
Gear advice/list for partial JMT trip
Have permits for a hike starting at South Lake and exiting Whitney over 9 days (7 full, 2 partial) this summer. My previous long hike was over 5 days (Bishop/Piute pass 3...
leaking pad or not?
I have a Neoair that I have to augment with air just before going to bed and once during the night. Without submerging the whole thing in water, I was wondering if...
Gatewood cape or something else?
Find myself pondering the Gatewood Cape lately. Simplicity in spades and dual use for sure. Still, the weight of the cape and nest together equal some 1 person tents on the market...
