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Andrew Skurka's The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide: Book Review
Companion forum thread to:Andrew Skurka's The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide: Book Review Thanks for the review Luke. I too would agree with you to size up with frameless packs, at least this...
Top Bag? Need more insulation
I am in a quandary. I have a 35* bag that was cold at or near that rating. At the moment, I have nothing to supplement my sleep system for additional warmth...
summer bivy sleeping
Sorry if this is the wrong thread as it may borderline on technique. While I've had several florless shelters before this will be my first tarp bivy setup. So I know there's...
NeoAir XLite didn't make it through night 1
Used the NeoAir for many nights without an issue. Night 1 with the XLite and it develops a small tear. Just too fragile. Brad Ouch, I had high hopes for that thing....
Lost Coast Loop Hike March/April
Oh my bad, just saw the march 11th on your first post. I am heading out of shelter cove with a few friends on the 20th-24th, hopefully the coast area won't be...
Boundary Waters in August?
Hi all, This forum has been tons of help in the past for trip planning, so I figured I'd throw out another trip idea. Some friends and I are tossing around the...
Ways to sleep better
One of the more difficult things that I encounter on a backpacking trip is getting a good night’s sleep, especially on the 1st few nights. After that, I am usually so exhausted...
Product Ideas and Feedback Wanted
As most of you know, I had a sale last week to sell off some of my extra inventory so I could add more products and finally grow my business. I will...
Zpacks vs MLD vs GG cuben fiber dry bags
If you REALLY need to keep things dry, like lying in several inches of water all day dry, dont be stupid enough to use a cuben bag. They are not real drybags....
gear weights
We may acknowledge that there are some gram weinies present here. Suppose you were purchasing a new down sleeping bag, and let's just suppose that you were paying $300-$400 for the exact...
Heavy Gear List
"I couldn't watch anymore after I saw his full-length Z-Lite..." I might be misunderstanding what you are trying to say, because it sounds as though you think the full length z-lite is...
4th Annual Gathering of Gear Geeks 2012: Henry Coe State Park
BPLers Gathering of Gear Geeks: Henry Coe State Park February 17-19th, 2012 Corral Trail Head to Manzanita Point Group Campsites 2.7 Miles Manzanita Point Camptsite Elevation 2,270 Ft. Daytime Temps: 50F to...
March or April New England Trail UL Thru-Hike
Input, Ideas, Trail Knowledge, All are welcome. I have the M&M guidebook and the CT Walk Book West w/ the rest of the trail. Likely be going NOBO. I know the backpack...
Pictured Rocks in Winter
This trip had been on my mind ever since I passed through all too quickly last May. Pictured Rocks had it all; gigantic sand dunes, sandstone cliffs, abundant wildlife, clear blue waters,...
AT NOBO late Feb start
I plan to hike from Springer to somewhere in VA starting within the next week. I've hiked most of this trail before, but this is a strange time of year weather-wise, so...
Extreme winter sleeping bag system advice?
I'm going to be moving to Northern Sweden this year and am working on getting geared up in the US being that most everything will be cheaper here. I expect to be...
Just another (ultralight) gear list - Looking for creative ideas
I'm feeling pretty solid about this sub-8lb list and I'd like to get some feedback. Plus, we're elbow deep into winter here and without a lot of pow to show for it,...
Anyone done a SUL Thru-Hike?
Or what is the longest number of nights that you have spent out using a SUL system? Just curious, and looking to learn from someone that has done longer trips--what worked, what...
revelation x colors
I'm seconds away from ordering a 0 degree quilt (revelation x) from enlightened equipment. The only thing stopping me is I can't decide on the stupid colors. I'm usually a very decisive...
Help Needed; JMT FP trek synopsis & 2012 gear
Greetings all; sorry for the long winded entry… but, I would appreciate your input. I have worked for the last two years to make a transition from traditional backpacking to a “lighter”...
