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marmot "lifetime" warranty worthless for me
some folks have here have had issues with marmot warranties, especially with their rain jackets and delamination ... at least one BPL member doesnt even waste his time contacting them with warranty...
Looking for best UL cooking system
Cooking solo or with two people,which stove and cookware privies ease and efficient use for two or three days? You just hit one of the "PC or Mac" or "Ford vs Chevy"...
Pushing a 50F Syn quilt below its rating.
Hi folks, I am wondering at what temperatures would the below setup would be comfortable to. Exped Synmat UL 7. EE Prodigy 50f. Stoic Hadron Down hoody. Montbell Ul inner pants Goose...
Which sleeping bag in the Winds next week?
Hey folks, Heading out for a week starting on Sunday afternoon in the Southern Winds. I've two sleeping bags: a Montbell Spiral #3 (800 fp) and a Western Mountaineering Ultralite. I'm a...
What's it like to bushwhack after a large forest fire?
So let's say your national park has a fairly significant forest fire. Granted it's sad... but it happens. It's also part of nature (assuming the vast devastation isn't because the forest service...
Packing Light for Northern Tier
Have squeezed BPL for light weight gear and insights on Philmont last year (I stepped off wit 5 days of Phil-Food, 4L water, Crew and personal gear at 38lbs thanks to BPL)I'm...
Torso only pads, Yay or Nay?
"this is why although I'm continually tempted to shave the 8oz for an xlite torso, that I've stuck with the full lenth neo air xtherm as my all season pad. " This...
Conversion from Military Heavweight Backpacker to an Ultralight Enthusiat
Hi all, I come from a military background where the emphasis was on carrying as much as possible just in case we would ever need it (as well as the 'man up'...
Unsure about this conversion from boots to trail shoes
My first attempt to convert from boots to trail shoes is a near failure. I'm interested in your thoughts as to what to do differently. My wife, son, and I just completed...
Looking to shed some pack weight in a hurry
I am heading to Glacier National Park for a 4 day 3 night hike over Labor day weekend and currently my pack with all my gear and food weighs 36.4lbs once you...
Packrafting Yakutat, Alaska
I’ve always liked sleeping in airports. Draped over a couch or crashed out on the floor, I feel like a hobo, cut loose from societal norms and on the verge of a...
Winter Tent Recommendations Please
I'm having trouble picking out a new winter tent for my wife & I. I currently have an old Mountain Hardwear Light Wedge 3, which is a palace, & works reasonably well...
First overnight, gear list!
Hello all, This coming weekend I'm beginning my transition from day hiking and car camping to backpacking. I'm super pumped. I'll be hiking two full days over the Franconia Ridge in NH...
What piece of gear do you lose most often?
No wonder there's so much crap on the trails nowadays. You guys keep losing your crap on them! My wife always loses an earring. I lost a stake once. 2 swiss army...
Stupid Light in the Cathedral Range?
Last weekend a surprise trip to San Jose presented itself and I found myself with the opportunity of spending an unplanned weekend in the Sierras in advance of a longer two week...
Switching to a foam pad?
I have this... http://www.rei.com/product/829850/therm-a-rest-neoair-xtherm-sleeping-pad It's super small and comfy if you're a back sleeper, but I'm a side sleeper, and my hip always ends up sore and I sleep horribly on it,...
The Wonderland
On August 1st, my daughter and I stepped onto the Wonderland Trail with a permit in hand (rather wired to my pack) for a seven day itinerary. The trip was cut short...
"Medium Light"
I have decided to create a new category for backpacking gear weight. "Medium Light" Yep, it's time we "Medium Light" backpackers unite. PACK-> 2010 REI Cruise UL 60 with 2 extra side...
Help with chooosing a 3 season quilt
I live in Idaho and i am strongly debating between a 20 degree and 30 degree quilt for late spring through fall. Any other Idaho hikers have some input? I do a...
Sharing space?
Well, at least I know I'm not alone regarding the shelter! I figured that would be the case. It is funny, however, that we often feel the same way about other gear...
