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Wet and Cold Temperature Tolerances?
I want to get your input on a couple of things regarding hiking in the rain. Kind of a survey: At what temperature would you consider it "too cold" to let your...
35 Days in New South Wales, Australia
Trip Report: New South Wales, Australia Between September 14 and October 23, 2011, we (Amy and Jim) spent five weeks backpacking in southeastern Australia between Newcastle, New South Wales and Mallacoota, Victoria.Summary:...
Lightweight Scouting Dissertation
I won't derail this thread but thank you for the tips on the wife - I think she is a lost cause but my daughter very much wants to go car camping...
2012 PCT from scratch
I'm 22, new to backpacking (but with extensive bicycle touring experience), and trying to thru hike the PCT by September 5, 2012. I am cycling down the Pacific coast starting Feb 1...
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...
