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Hilleberg Tent thread
Ryan - The Nammatj is a significant step up from the Nallo, one that not many on BPL are willing to make due to the extra oz. I think you made a...
Down Bag and Bivvy
So I have two part question I would appreciate some input on. What degree down bag is appropriate? Im a 6'3" 190lb male. I have a pretty high metabolism, I tend to...
New Balance MT110 Failure and Resolution
I've been a longtime fan of New Balance's entire trail line, from the beginning of the MT series (100,101,110) and the Minimus series (both road and trail). I've been very happy with...
Quilt as insulation layer
Has anyone tryed this? I have a synthetic 25° quilt and was wondering if it's practical/possible to wear it instead of a vest. Hey Aaron. I used a wearable quilt last season...
First-timer... JMT 2012
Hi All! Long time lurker, first time poster! I'm hiking the John Muir Trail this summer, late August-Mid September. I hiked the stretch from Yosemite Valley to Mammoth Lakes last summer (with...
UL Tent Vs. Traditional
Also, is it fair to say that a single wall tent is less warm inside than a double wall? "Also, is it fair to say that a single wall tent is less...
zpacks exo versus ULA Circuit
Any feedback on the zpacks Exo? I love the weight (12.8oz), but I worry about its comfort. I read such great things about the Circuit, but the 38oz weight makes me very...
Please recommend a Sleep system - Quilt??
History: I have a WM summerlite and ultralite. Love the ultralite. I find the summerlite a bit tight in the lower leg region. If feet get cold I like to warm the...
Backpacking in Utah: Gear and other q's
Greetings everyone. I'll be backpacking in Utah for the first time in a couple weeks (starting last week of May). Manti La Sal for the Dark Canyon Wilderness, Canyonlands, and Zion. I'll...
What would you carry 35-40 lbs with?
I have a family of 5 so my wife is hiking with the baby in a Kelty carrier and my other kids are 5 and 7 so that leaves me to carry...
Kudos to Tim Marshall
I ordered two Revelation X quilts from Tim Marshall/Enlightened Equipment. They arrived today and look great. What was especially nice is that they arrived much more quickly than I had expected, meaning...
The "naughty" heavy luxury items that you just don't wanna leave behind!
I've managed to cut my base weight in the "essentials" category to 9lbs, 9 oz, and so my luxury list includes an even 2 lbs consisting of: Glasses Readers 0.70 Camera Equipment...
NeoAir XLite - Aluminized Baffles Wearing Off ?!?
"Raymond, how does my possession or lack of possession alter the validity of my statements? Your claim is simply an adhominem attack against me and therefore irrelevant to the argument." Hey Dustin,...
Should I upgrade sleeping pad before buying a quilt?
End of semester I am looking to reward myself with a gear purchase! It wasn't so long ago I was looking at a kelty red cloud 90, but, bad back + this...
R2R2R: Questions for runners
I've really enjoyed reading all of the personal accounts of the recent BPL R2R2R. I was curious about some of the technical details related to running this route. 1. What was your...
8 Pound Base weight...sound good?
My trip is several weeks away, so I haven't gotten to the gritty details, but here's how I think my list would look like: (1 night summer) Six moons designs starlite pack:...
Tear apart my list, please!
I'm going through a gear updating frenzy for the first time in more than a decade, and I'm trying to think smarter about what I need and don't need, and the right...
Please take a look at my lists :)
Hi All, Please can you take a look at my lists and see what you think. I've only been making the transition to lightweight backpacking over the last year, so I am...
Tarptent (Double Rainbow) question
I am a beginner backpacker and I have a question that might seem funny to some of you but here it goes: I have bought the Double Rainbow and I have tried...
JMT-July. GR-20 August.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Asw1L5H29SIQdF9EZHhMYmpKQ1l4Tk0wa2FRU2I0MUE That's my list. I'll ditch the bear can while doing the GR-20. I'd appreciate any advice I can get on it. I've tried the bivy/tarp thing and HATED it. I settled...
