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Shelter Help: HMG Echo II Shelter or others
I'm looking to purchase a shelter that can accommodate me, my wife, and our 60lb dog. I was very interested in the HMG Echo II shelter system but im concerned that we...
Quilt versus mummy sleeping bags
Hi Javan, How does the Cyanocitta do for side sleepers. I tend to sleep either on my side foetal position or on my stomach in a Tarot Hanged Man sort of deal...
Pack liners vs pack covers
I don't get it which one do you use? I look at gear lists and some use both. Is their any advantages of one verses the other.I know I want to protect...
Help me pick my first tarp
I've been reading a lot of postings about how great tarp camping is and I think we (my wife and I) are ready to give it a try. We're currently using a...
Shared Gear for Family of Four (3 season, Australia)
I've been reading lots of posts here for awhile and spreadsheeting my ideas based on people's suggestions. I'd like to get some feedback before I go shopping. We have been doing days...
Summer Quilt
I'm intrested in purchasing a summer quilt and can use some advice. I've pretty much decided to order a Summer Burrow from HammockGear. However, they are now offering this quilt in two...
Gotta order light weight shelter today need help on the fly...
I have done a good amount of dorking out and narrowed my choices down to some kind of Tarp Tent with a bug net or the Black Diamond Lighthouse or Highlight. The...
The over use of lighters
I read these lists and everyone seems to prefer mini-bics amd bic lighters. Now I am all for technology on the trail but I have seen enough of these disgarded by campfire...
My Center Zip pack I made
The story starts this way I won a Six moon designs swift 10 on ebay .I loaded it up with 30lbs I carried for 3 miles I was so impressed with how...
2 UL Guys & 2 Reg/Heavy Pack Guys @ Harriman State Park
Went to Harriman State Park this past long wknd for 2.5 days with BPL member Steve McAllister and three other friends. I'll let Steve comment on his gear list and base weight,...
Big 2/3 for the lady
So my girlfriend would like to join me in backpacking (yay!). This means she needs to get some gear, and understandably wants some help finding what's right for her. We live in...
Poncho Tarps. Questions
I'm new to the ultralight way of doing things, and am moving away from my beloved (but 5lb) black diamond mesa 2. I will be using a bivy. I've been looking at...
New England Summer AT Solo List
The attached list is for a solo 3+ day hike along the AT in New England. This excludes areas in New Hampshire above the tree line and is intended for lows above...
The Pacific Northwest Gear Thread
When the forecast is straight rain for a few days, I don't go hiking. I don't mind the occasional day hike in the rain, or some showers on an extended trip, but...
The Pacific Northwest Gear Thread
The unique climate of western Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia can place upon one's gear demands and stresses that are not typically encountered elsewhere. Because of this, many items that perform splendidly...
Yes...Another JMT Gear List
Hi everyone, I'm currently planning to hike the JMT going north. I'll start at Cottonwood Creek, go up and over New Army Pass and join up with the PCT right near Rock...
Cold and restless newbie needs some sleeping bag/pad recommendations
Hi Everyone, There's so much great info on this forum. I know that my questions have been indirectly addressed in the past. But, I've done some homework, and I'm trying to narrow...
Please Shred this
Still trying to get my full pack weight ( 4 season) down to 25 or less. Although I started with a 50# pack and have pared it down to 24# Base 36#...
A little help please
Since this is my first post I will give full disclosure: In my 18 years of backpacking I have always thought the ultratight crowd was kind of crazy. :) Not really crazy...
Big Sky International Evolution 2P Tent Review
Companion forum thread to:Big Sky International Evolution 2P Tent Review Ray, nice to read about your findings with this tent. How is the supply going to be with Big Sky this year?...
