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Winter hiking
Was hoping to do more "fall" hiking this year, but for those that know Colorado know that "fall" can be be rather...short, to say the least. I think that any upcoming weekend...
Big Agnes Fly Creek 2 Platinum Tent Review
Companion forum thread to:Big Agnes Fly Creek 2 Platinum Tent Review I am curious about the two guy lines on either side of the vestibule, and pretty high up on the tent....
another 2013 PCT gear list - lots of experience, zero long distance hiking experience
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B4N0FX67Xp1wS0hDcTdqTTBZOG8 hey there! i'm by no means an ultralight hiker, so I figured it would be good to get feedback from you all. i have a lot of experience on multi-day trips,...
Favorite piece of gear - Fall 2012 edition
Looks like its time for a time-honored thread of what is your 'favorite piece of gear?' I had that moment this past weekend when it reached into the twenties in the middle...
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...
