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Cutting it too light
In the original spirit of another thread gone astray........ Most of us have been able to shed weight without sacrificing safety but I also suspect many of us have taken it too...
But the way you you hope for versus the weight you take
How many of you have spreadsheets with ounces devoted for different seasons, but when just about to leave to take a few of those extra things which ultimately really increase the weight...
PCT - NOBO
Help this North-easterner pare this down! I plan to work on my MYOG quilt (14oz 900fp down, have been chilled at 32) Maybe making it longer/better closure will help keep my warm....
Scrambling Boot recommendation needed
I am taking a Scrambling class that I need as a prerequisite for a ropes class I really want to take. One of the "requirements" of the class is I have to...
WM bag overfill - any reason not to?
I have two WM bags that I'm contemplating sending "back home" to add overfill, the 20F Alpinlite and the 0F Kodiak. I've been doing more cold weather camping of late and they've...
Alcohol Solo Cook Set (Best and Lightest)
I am looking to get a new cook set. I don't do a lot of cooking on the trail, but it is nice to have the ability to get a hot meal...
Ultralight Hunting: Towards a Coherent Definition
I've tried backpacking hunts a few times in Alaska but they never quite worked as planned. Twice I've "backpacked" with overnight gear and shot my caribou before I could find my first...
2014 JMT thru-hiker survey - results on gear failures
John Ladd, who runs a Yahoo group and Facebook for JMT hikers, surveyed JMT thru-hikers after they completed their trip. More than 600 respondents completed his survey, and he's been posting the...
Going from a Bag to a Quilt
I am considering going from a sleeping bag to a quilt and am wondering if anyone has or has had similar feelings. I am considering the switch b/c it will make getting...
MLD Duo XL Innernet in a Supermid?
I'm looking at getting an MLD Duo XL Innernet to go in a Supermid. Anybody have experience with this, versus a full Supermid Innernet. Likes, dislikes? Thx, David In the product descriptions...
DOWN OVERQUILT as an alternative to a winter bag?
I have despaired of fixing the lousy collar on my new Eddie Bauer Karakoram 0 sleeping bag and will return it to the store this week. D@mn! But I have considered buying...
Tarptent Protrail
Not much weight advantage here vs. the Notch. I'm interested to know the reasons people would choose the Protrail instead. Stephen, Similar weight and stored size was the main reason for me...
Tarptent Protrail
The dimensions say 42 inches wide tapering to 30. I guess it is up to you to decide if that is 1 or 1+, but in my experience that is a lot...
PATAGONIA: TORRES DEL PAINE Q Circuit Trip Report
First time poster, mid-term lurker. In preparation for a trip to Torres del Paine Patagonia in November/December of 2014, I decided I wanted to lighten my load, and began reading some of...
Tent and sleeping bag project, need advice.
I am trying to plan out two projects here, with minimal experience sewing. I spoke some with the gentleman from ripstopbytheroll.com for some ideas on materials. In all of these aspects i...
Lets see if this works
Alright so of course once you become comfortable with a system you need to see if you can go lighter right? haha Tell me what y'all think of this setup for the...
BPL Reacts to distasteful ad complaints
Maybe a regular forum platform with features most non BPL users take for granted? They (BPL) have this fear of loosing all existing posts and information. We seem to go through this...
Non-bear attracting, non-DEET bug repellent?
Folks, I've grown up day-hiking and kayaking completely slathered in hippy-dippy natural anti-bug stuff - and it's worked well. Lots of citrus, citronella, eucalyptus oils. Now that I'm backpacking I need to...
Old Guys Backpacking
I was glad to hear Doug Johnson's take on the golite shangri-la 5. I was researching solutions for old guys that have similar physical problems that I do, in order that they...
2015
During the year 2015, what new gear are you most looking forward to using? Flying skateboard Smoke grenades MLD Solomid XL with inner Haglofs LIM II rain jacket Marmot Precip pants Fenix...
