Search Backpackinglight.com
5,117 Result(s) found for "ground cloth" out of 200,410 total records. (0.041s)
advise me ultralighters!
Hello all, I'm new to the forum and could use some advise first off, I'm in southern california right now where I will be living outdoors until december, I also hike in...
My JMT list for 2012
Hello to all, I am new to the ultralight ideology but I definitely identify with it. My gear list will most likely make it clear that I'm an amateur. And that's why...
Bushwhack Training Schools or Programs
I've always been interested in bushwhacking. I do it a lot in my local woods, mostly during the cooler months. From what I hear you really have to know what you're doing...
When is a quilt too wide?
Hi, Everyone. I recently ordered a wide Katabatic Palisades. The quality of the quilt is fantastic. I tried it out at home and started thinking that the extra width was over-kill. I...
Stephenson's Warmlite 2R
Just picked up a Stephenson's Warmlite 2R for an upcoming bike trip (Germany for 10 days, woohoo!). Since my bike touring is on roads, with most nights spent at regular people campgrounds,...
Necessity of Sleeping Pads?
After the second backpacking trip of mine, where I was lugging around 70+ pounds of crap, (A lot of that was water, I'm not that crazy...) I've decided to get a smaller...
Hennessy Hyperlite Asym Zip Hammock Review
The first couple times I used mine I had bouts of mild vertigo for 24-48 hours afterwards. It didn't help that this was in winter and the wind blew all night. After...
Hennessy Hyperlite Asym Zip Hammock Review
Companion forum thread to:Hennessy Hyperlite Asym Zip Hammock Review Brad - what is the weight recommendation for the Hammock? Body plus gear? Thanks, Hennessy's website says 200 lbs. Great article. I'd like...
JMT for 2
My girlfriend and I are headed out to the JMT in a couple weeks, so I'm looking for some feedback on my gear list. It's also uploaded to my profile. All items...
Solo on the Evolution Loop, John Muir Wilderness and Kings Canyon National Park, California
Preparation Days 1-4. I drove to the White Mountains (California) on July 28 and hiked up White Mountain Peak on July 29 (a large bighorn sheep herd was there). I hiked the...
New sub-type of SUL: BXUL
To my knowledge the sub-type of SUL explained in this thread did not exist until now, and as such, I am its creator/founder. Thus, the guidelines you can either accept or reject,...
Tooth Paste Dots: which toothpaste
Stupid question...can someone just name a few toothpaste brands and types that have been proven to dry into nice toothpaste dots? My tooth paste (Tom's of Maine) refuses to dry. Before I...
SUL and advancing age
I see UL and SUL backpacking as a blessing for the more senior of us. Let's face it, as one ages (and stays in decent shape) strength will inevitably decline, as will...
Favorite Season To Hit The Trail
Was just thinking about backpacking in October and how much I enjoy being in the Sierras during this month. The change of color in the trees, the cool crisp weather, and the...
SUL - HOT EAST 2 Nighter
Suggestions please. Only thing I did not like was my pad was cut too small. I do not want to buy anything for this trip coming up. I plan to do 20...
Inexpensive quilt
Hi I am looking for an inexpensive quilt to replace my 2.64 lb sleeping bag. I need one rating to 20-30 degrees F. And no more than $200. What is out there...
What would Frodo do? : New Zealand Spring/ Summer
I'm planning a quest to middle-earth (NZ) with a friend to retrieve the Ring, and I'm curious about the weather conditions in the alps in November and December. So far The Google...
Any pearls on how to use a bivy/tarp setup?
I've made the plunge and purchased a bivy and am almost settled on a tarp. Right now, I know that I want something smaller than an 8x10. (No challenge.) I'm leaning toward...
Sleeping bag recommendations?
I'm fairly new to the backpacking world and am trying to modify my current gear list to reduce weight and conserve space. Although it's not the lightest pack around, I'm pretty happy...
Backing / AT Newbie / New Pack
Does anyone have any information on this pack? I am a newbie and purchased this pack perhaps as a overnight/weekend pack. I live in PA and most of the backpacking consists of...
