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Misty start, steep finish on the Lost Coast
How well can two people time their arrival at a remote trailhead? Jacob and I nailed it within ten minutes of each other. Arriving at the overcast, misty somewhat foreboding feeling Saddle...
Agnew Lake hike
Hello all, I thought I'd share a few thoughts on my hike to Agnew Lake from a couple days ago. The trailheads at Agnew Meadows are closed due to all the trees...
Alcohol cookers...please be careful out there
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Colorado on Friday announced that Fort Collins resident James J. Weber, 56, has been cited for causing timber to burn without a permit. According to a news...
What I learned from two Heavyweights
Over the weeknd I went hiking with a couple "heavyweight" backpackers. One guy was 56 and said his pack weighed 9 lbs empty, 65 lbs loaded. The other was 62 and using...
Whats the best way to stay dry in the rain
I was in the Smokies over the weekend and had a steady rain from midnight on Saturday night and all day Sunday. I managed to stay dry in my SMD Wild Oasis,...
Hilleberg Tent thread
As much as I wanted to like the Anjan and Rogen, the original design with open pole sleeves on both ends (changing for 2017) and the lack of venting higher up was...
Hilleberg Tent thread
"Great info, thanks! Â I wonder how the Nammatj or Keron would have done in that case, with about 20% more pole strength. Â It may be worth replacing the stock 9mm poles on...
Hilleberg Tent thread
Two very different tents, the Kaitum will be far roomier. I spent about 20 nights in a Kaitum in winter and it always shed snow well. I do suspect the Allak will...
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...
