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Foothills Trail Gear Report
Just came in from a week on the FHT and wanted to summarize how some of my gear worked for me while it was fresh on my mind. A TR will follow...
Nervous about no longer using GTX shoes (Patagonia Trip)
So I went to REI last night to try to lighten up my shoes by replacing my old REI gortex ("GTX") books. An REI employee convinced me to ditch GTX and go...
Is every ultralighter obsessive?
As I woke up this morning talking to my gal about the tent "we" bought last night she asked, "is every ultralight hiker obsessive?" I answered that I thought you have to...
r value
Anyone know the measureable temperature difference between an r-value of 4.1 and an r-value of 4.9? According to the Exped website 4.1 is -12c and 4.9 is -17c. Are you talking about...
New bag or quilt
Once again I will turn to the experts here at BPL for there knowledge and advice. I am looking for a new light weight quilt or even a bag if your guys...
Let's Talk Recycled Water Bottles
I had been using this reclaimed "peanut jar" as a re-purposed water bottle mounted on my shoulder straps via shock cord and toggles. They weigh 1.65 or 1.95 ounces including the cap....
winter dayhike snowshoe emergency set up: pad
so I'm putting together a lightweight day-snowshoe pack. This is for more ambitious trips that cover 6-10 hours. I never expect or want to spend the night out with this rig; it's...
Luxurious ultralight tents for two; price per oz
I came to a bit of an epiphany today. I've been enamored with the MLD cuben supermid for several months, but never put together all the required pieces together in my head...
Help me out. I feel like I'm missing something.
I'm trying to get a <15 lb base weight, but I feel like I'm missing something. I know the pack and boots are fairly heavy by most standards, and there are a...
Would something like this be useful?
For a while I was bitten by the 'light bike' bug. There is a weight weenie's site (http://weightweenies.starbike.com/listings.php) that was pretty useful when comparing bike parts. Would something like that be useful...
Trying to get down to 20lb pack need advice.
I am new to the forum and to backpacking light in general. My last trip i carried 38lbs and the wife carried 27 lbs. I would like to get my pack (and...
Gear Review Standards??
In the recent solo tent state-of-the-market review I posted calling for STANDARDIZED reviews for all backpacking products - not author-generated review criterion. That way we can easily compare, say, an older solo...
PCT 2012 Gear Review
Finished my NOBO PCT thru-hike on August 14 and figured I'd post a little rundown on the gear I used since it had two hundred straight days of use (two and half...
An Ultralight Philosophy Outside of Hiking
OP deleted for privacy concerns. I worked with a guy who aspired to sail around the world. He was training his girlfriend to downsize possessions in order to fit on a sailboat....
Temp rating test - Montbell UL SS Down Hugger Thermal Sheet 50F rating
After just having recieved my new SMD Gatewood Cape, and setting it up in the back field to seam seal it, I decided to use the opportunity to check out if my...
Looking to go lighter still
Re: FAK etc.. do you know how to suture? Do you think you could do it on yourself? i can't and probably couldn't i'd leave it. steri strips are lighter, easier to...
Looking to go lighter still
Tjaard Here is a spreadsheet of where I want to be with my gear and what I'd take on an average trip. The red cells show gear (not acquired yet) that will...
Looking to go lighter still
Wondering if anyone can help me find more areas to save weight: Here Is My Current Setup: 18.400lbshttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Alo1h-n02vQMdG5acGVSSGRXdEhBOEJNY1UydVVfQ3c Here Is What I'd Like To Get To/My Equipment Wants: 15.763lbshttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Alo1h-n02vQMdDVySE5FMGNmdk9ZbWl4eGpqcVk2cHc TIA! KJ This...
Gatewood Cape vs ?
A Gatewood Cape weighs ~11 ounces, and it's Serenity Bug Tent weighs ~8 ounces. Roughly 19 oz. total. What other systems can perform competitively with this system of almost full coverage shelter,...
Newbie With Questions
Hey there Guys (and Gals)...I new to the community (and backpacking) and am hoping I can get some good advice/pointers. I'm wanting to do some backpacking this fall/winter (depending on weather, was...
