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PCT Pad Options
Hey Team, I'll be hiking the PCT this summer and I am looking at what to bring as far as pads go. It is worth noting that I will be taking my...
Going Backpacking for 2 years with my brother and my dog.
@willspower3 "More miles, more extreme conditions, and a longer duration than they are used to or designed to handle." For the most part, I'm with you David, And I haven't thru hiked...
Why am I freezing?
I am going to Philmont this June 26th - July 10th. It is my understanding that the overnight temperatures at this time will be around 45, but could drop into the high...
Minimalism
Minimalism often seems like just another excuse to obsess over gear. Miguel, I guess there are always issues with a famous person's life. It comes to mind today thinking of Martin Luther...
Big & Tall Sleeping Bags
Hi All, I have been out of backpacking for about 20 years and needless to say things have changed a bit since then in the area of gear. All this newfangled light...
AT NOBO Thru Down Jacket HELP!
Ok this is my first down jacket I've ever bought. I'll be starting ~March 28th. I have a Summerlite (WM) and a bivy and whatnot but I want my jacket to supplement...
I need Help. 3day GrandCanyon Gear List.
Osprey Exos 49L Pack - 2 lbs - $99.96 ThermaRest Basecamp Pad - 3 lbs - $79.95 Marmot Trestles 30 Bag - 3 lbs - $66.75 Ozark 3 person tent - 6...
PCT in Oregon 2012
I am new to the BPL community and have learned a lot from reading the site, specifically the forums. I plan to hike the PCT NOBO through Oregon in 2013. In preparation...
Fuel Price Survey Results (as of Dec 2011)
I have conducted my own survey of fuel prices. I thought people might find the results interesting. Obviously, not every store in my area (Los Angeles, CA, USA) will be doing business...
2011 Backpacking Light Reader Picks
This was fun/interesting last year, so let's do it again. Top three or so gear/whatever you got/enjoyed in the past year. For me, it wasn't all backpacking gear: In no particular order:...
Layering, using a puffy layer instead of a standard fleece midlayer
Hi, I was looking at lightning up my gear choices and was wondering if anyone uses only a puffy layer instead of a fleece midlayer. I can get a puffy layer and...
Cottage Stagnation and Recent Gems
"Well, I don't know how long I can sit in for him." That is pretty awesome, actually. ; ) Have a good evening. Dan, re: "Hey Richard, that must be Hannegan Pass?...
Cottage Stagnation and Recent Gems
is the biggest overused mumbo jumbo word by those who want to be seen to be "innovative" to simple put IMO ... all it means is doing things in a better, possibly...
Cottage Stagnation and Recent Gems
Christy, I did an all REI list under 10 lbs it includes packed and carried items. It is on my site.... LytW8_Gear_Lists You might also find the cheap list interesting as well....
Cottage Stagnation and Recent Gems
Now let's have more articles on BPL about trips, techniques and experiences. Too much gear talk - almost obsessive and getting boring... BPL helped me move from a heavy pack to lighter...
Patagonia Brilliant Neon Colors in Outdoor Gear - Woohoo!
Let me start by saying, that I'm not trying spoil all the fun, for anyone, it's just that I have always felt like it's better to be subtle in woods or even...
The state of market of minimalist alpine footwear.
Hi friends, First an update: Feelmax Kuuva have been redesigned for 2012 in black leather uppers. http://nopoles.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/feelmax_2012_mallisto.pdf Second, I have a question. Is there anything out there in the same class as...
MYOG Bivy; what top material?
So I am thinking about making a bivy but I have a couple questions. And yes I will be using a tarp too. 1) since I'm in the PNW should I make...
TT Rainshadow 2 vs. SMD Lunar Duo
I'm trying to decide between these two tents and would welcome any advice. We are doing a Grand Canyon trip this spring with my husband and two boys (8 & 11). Our...
EN13537 vs US based Temp ratings
5000USD can only allow someone to test less than 10 pieces of sleeping bags on EN rating, it probably only ables to test a few sleeping bags on an top-tier, certified and...
