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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...
Why are you not a Member of BPL?
I think that is a big part of it Ryan. I know there are partners in BPL and lets face it I don't think Ryan is getting rich either way. I know...
Alternative fuels to alcohol in alcohol stoves
One of the things that I like about alcohol as a fuel is that it's clean, safe, and inoffensive (and multi-use if you need to remove adhesive or something). But, on long...
We need a SUL Thread PLEASE
... It can't be that hard technically to create a sub-forum. The Hammocks sub-forum only gets a couple posts a week--that's posts, not threads--and no one's calling for its elimination. "Is this...
First gearlist post!! JMT late august, please shred
hey all, first gear list post. Doing JMT in late august with the girlfriend. We will be resupplying once at MTR. I will be carrying most of the group gear, so tent,...
Backpacking for the girly girl
Thanks Aaron. That's good to hear :) For me , my first hardcore backpacking trip was a revelation. I grew up in Chicago and was lucky enough to do some camping with...
Backpacking for the girly girl
If you can get the gear all sorted out, there's really nothing a girly-girl can't do that your average ex-Marine can't do. I went on a long dayhike once and there was...
Backpacking for the girly girl
There are 76 post and I cant bring myself to read all of them, so if this advice has been offered before just consider it a second. I have been married for...
Backpacking for the girly girl
Completely agree with the above suggestion that you and/or your bf pick a place with a nice lodge that boasts immaculately clean and quiet rooms, fine dining, a pool and jacuzzi... that's...
Backpacking for the girly girl
Thanks for your concern John, but we moved in a few months ago and are going strong. If anything we'll just concentrate on things we both like to do outside of backpacking...
Sleeping Bag for Holy Cross area???
First of all, I live and hike in Florida normally so please help out a warm weather hiker :) Heading to Vail, CO later this week for a 4 night hike to...
Tent Warmth
Will Rietveld's recent excellent review of the Terra Nova Laser Ultra 1 included a chart of inside/outside temps over time. I find this info useful. Here's why. Other things being equal I'll...
PERMETHRIN
How effective is it? I will not be encountering any ticks and the purpose of it would be to repel skeeters. Your thoughts and suggestions other than reminding me that it kills...
Best Support for a Frameless Pack
I stopped by my local outdoor store and picked up a Granite Gear Virga for $65. Its my first frameless pack. The manufacturer says that its comfortable with loads up to 20...
What to bring for sleep in hot conditions?
I drove my boyfriend to Cabazon this weekend so he could begin a section hike on the PCT. (Yes, that was a crazy idea and he called me the next day in...
First Outing
Just got home from my first outing in NE AL and NW GA. I went alone. Ok so probably not smart since I've only ever camped in a campground...lol Next time, my...
What happened at thermarest?
Hi all, I've been out of touch with backpacking the last 6 months and am just getting back up to speed with things. I have 2 neo-air regular pads but on the...
straight thread vs zig zag
Doing some reading recently I found arguments for using the zig zag stitch as a way to allow for stretching of the material. However, I read of the older machine that can...
