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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...
Help with wife's gear.
We have a grand canyon trip planned in October temps will be 40-80 as we are going rim to rim. I really want her to enjoy backpacking so need some help before...
Regular or Short length?
I'm going to buy a new sleeping bag (considering SD Vapor 15 degree bag) and don't know whether or not I should get a regular or short length. I am *just* under...
Camping/Hiking with a small child (<1 year)
Hi all, I would like to start introducing my son an wife to outdoors, but have zero experience in being out there with a small kid. I would like to take a...
Help me make a 22L overnight kit...
...out of my (relatively lightweight) mainstream gear list. Hi, all. I'm Mal and I'm a new hiker. Okay, I was a scout and hiked Philmont, but that was in 1985. The Navy...
Which Exped pad?
Hello, I'm looking to upgrade my sleeping pad for something more comfortable, right now I use either the Inertia X Frame, the Thermarest Z-Lite or a combination of both. I move during...
Tent Warmth Survey
"I wasn't far off when I said 3 people is 15 degrees warmer... 11.1=15 whats a few degrees amongst fellow backpackers ;)" I wasn't trying to disagree with anyone, just trying to...
Tent Warmth Survey
When selecting and/or making a tent, warmth is a big consideration for me. It is seldom talked about here and most 3 season tents these days come with only netting for the...
Do you ever not take a shelter?
I'm just curious if anyone ever does this and under what circumstances? I'm going up to the Sespe Wilderness this weekend and the weather forecast is clear and sunny. I'd love to...
To quilt or not to quilt?
Hey guys, trying to nail down my sleeping arrangements for my Colorado trip in September. I've been looking around alot and reading alot but I have some questions. I was really eyeing...
the DIY Gear Scramble-a-Thon!
Hello friends! I'm new to BPL.com, and this is my first post. I'm a 26 yo man, living in Boulder, CO, and recently I lost my job and have been floating in...
Good UL quilt for desert
Hi, I'm looking for replacing my old BP gear. Need a comfortable -5 Celsius (23F) quilt as light as possible. Any suggestions? Thanks! P.S. In case I plan to trek in Alps,...
Hot water bottle/drinking water?
i am planning on taking my hot water bottle with me for cold night (since im going to be having a panned campfire most nights but it got me thinking, is there...
anyone with experience with both the arc'teryx altra and gregory baltoro?
I currently have the baltoro 65. VERY comfortable pack. However, I don't love the seperate sleeping bag section, and do love the full zip access of the altra. With the limited time...
Feedback, lightening load, fretting over nothing
So I'm adding a few things to my JMT list this year, and there are a few things I'm adding or thinking of adding, but not entirely sure if they're dopey or...
Bob Marshall Wilderness Open – Eccentric But Not Insane
I'm excited to be heading back to the Bob in a couple weeks. My wife and I are attempting a ~6 day hiking/rafting loop on Danaher Ck, S.Fork Flathead and N.Fork Sun...
Return to the Pecos : Backpacking in the Land of Enchantment
There is a place that continues to draw me. Full of alpine lakes and mountain wildflowers. Above tree line ridge walks where big horn sheep are more likely to be found than...
