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How would you have done this differently (I was too cold)?
I'm a newcomer to UL backpacking, and pretty inexperienced at backpacking in general (I get out about once every two years). This weekend, I froze in my sleeping bag, and am wondering...
Tarp Camping Questions and Concerns
For those of you who tarp camp I need some real experience with what it is like to tarp camp. My chief concern is obviously insects. I understand that one can use...
Do you carry redundant backups of critical gear?
+1 on the when hypothermic you aren't going to have the dexterity to make fuzzy sticks. That was my experience as well. My redundant / overlapping items: Fire: the most important to...
Do you carry redundant backups of critical gear?
Spare jet pack, grappling hooks, wing suit, lasers, mezcal, just the usual items. I believe the only "Plan B" type item packed is an alternate fire source. I'll usually throw in a...
A Series of Newbie Questions
Hi all! Here are a few "wonders about how others do it" that popped into my head during my last backpacking trip. If you can answer any or all of my questions,...
How do you keep your foam sleeping pad dry?
For the first time ever I carried a foam pad to sleep in my hammock with on my attempted presidential traverse this past weekend w/ two other BPL members: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.758939641886.2147474.17506531&type=1&l=9706ea2562 In then...
Let's talk about cook pot lids
As many of us have found, we can cut some weight out of our gear by tossing a heavy metal lid and using something pretty skimpy. To understand this better, we might...
When is tick season in the SF bay area?
My wife and I used to love hiking in the hills near our house in San Jose, however 2 months while on a walk we found several ticks on our pant legs,...
Adirondacks Winter Mountaineering School, has anyone attended the week long course
Deleted I've not attended it, but I have looked at it a couple of times because it looks like a great way to get started with winter backpacking. The gear lists (on...
MLD Duomid Recommendations
Just looking for some advice from anyone who owns a Duomid, and what options you chose, or what options you wish you had went with. I'm currently thinking about ordering a Sil...
Backpacking as "Sport"?
Yes or No? I've heard it said that backpacking is a sport by several people, mostly here at BPL within the forums. What do you think? Does it matter? If it is...
Tahoe Rim Trail Unsupported Record
Right smack dab in the middle of hiking season and I am stuck on a ship in the middle of nowhere for 3 months. I've been putting in some solid inline treadmill...
Physical Training
Looking for some information on training routines for backpacking/hiking. I want to prepare for a long distance hike and was wondering what resources or tips people might have on training aside from...
To stay as dry as possible, should you walk or run through the rain?
"Basically, the best strategy for staying dry (or at least somewhat dry) is to run as fast as possible. Unless you’re really thin, in which case there may be a more optimal...
August JMT 2012 First-Timer
Hi all. First off, I've gotten a lot of help just from reading through these forums the past few months, so thanks to all you savvy lightweight enthusiasts. I'm heading out on...
Hammock Gear 50F Burrow quilt.
Just put an order to use it as my summer quilt, planning to use it in the house as my winter warmer. Any thoughts on this product? Stormcrow makes good gear. I'm...
October in the Smokies - Gear list
Hi folks - I am planning a 72 mile 'thru-hike' of the smokies in early october, and would like some critique of my list. I dont own everything on this list -...
Mini bic & Light My Fire questions
How many uses in a mini bic? For 4-5 day trips, I generally pack whatever partially full bic(s) I have lying around and they do just fine. But I'm about to do...
any permethrin users out there?
Thanks Bob, good info. I don't use the concentrated DEET..even the mild and diluted consumer-grade stuff gives me a rash. I use deet free stuff that works well for mosquitos, but I...
Self Inflating pad vs manual inflation
Ive always used closed cell foam pads but would like to make the switch based on the fact that I primarily sleep on my side. There seem to be two main pads...
