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Who gets out more, the UL or the BC camper?
I am also a member of a bushcraft forum, and recently another thread on UL came up. Some good insights, some not so good insights, but overall an interesting read. As a...
Does tarp + bivy actually save all that much over a tent?
While I've not researched all the options fully, I have to wonder does a tarp really save that much weight over a tent? People taking a tarp usually also take a bivy...
SHT in February: A tale of two trips
In an effort to embrace winter in Minnesota, I decided to get out for a couple of multi-day trips on the Superior Hiking Trail in February. I haven’t done much winter camping...
Gear List for Late March Roan Mtn Area Hike
I will be on the AT from March 25th-April 3rd, hiking north from the northern terminus to the Smokys. This is my current gear list for what I plan to bring. I'm...
Feeling like an impostor these days
I haven't been backpacking since last summer. I feel like such an impostor. Can I even consider myself a backpacker if I haven't been out in months? I blew off the warmest,...
3 Weeks in Fiji...
My fiance and I will be spending our honeymoon in Fiji and I know this is a broad question, but we've decided to backpack part of the time (so we can stay...
Extending the range of your sleeping bag
I was wondering what your experience was with extending the range of your sleeping bag by wearing a down sweater at night. How much colder can you go with a down sweater...
Katabatic Sawatch 15 Quilt and Crestone Hood Review
Hi Al We are most definitely singing the same tune about insulating the head. Cheers I've had a couple of PM's asking me about my experience using the Sawatch as a side...
Katabatic Sawatch 15 Quilt and Crestone Hood Review
Companion forum thread to:Katabatic Sawatch 15 Quilt and Crestone Hood Review Mines in the mail, great article, now i'm even more excited. Interesting stuff Roger. In might be useful to readers to...
Tarptent Hogback or Black Diamond Guiding Light?
So we've narrowed it down to these two options for a family backpacking tent. We're looking for a real 4-person tent for my wife and I, and our 6 and 4 year...
Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Family Backpack gear questions
Family of three, two adults and one 9 year old. Middle of June. Classic high use trails North Kaibab to Bright Angel with water stations turned on. We have permits and lodge...
Is it worth it?
http://bedrockandparadox.wordpress.com/2011/02/16/costbenefit/ Exit question: best spiritual/practical bang for buck tangible outdoor object (aka gear)? camera I agree with Jack on his exit question answer. But in general...."is it worth it"...... While I've not...
MODEL YOUR MYOG DESIGNS IN 3D - SEE FABRIC STRESS - COOL SOFTWARE!!
In recent weeks I've spent a lot of time (probably too much) looking around for software packages that will allow me to speed up the design-to-sewing process. Here's one candidate I thought...
Replacing Long Johns with Insulated Down Vest/Jacket?
I was taking a moment to review all of the gear in my pack and to questions if it made sense to carry. My insulated jacket is a Montbell Thermawrap jacket, which...
Colorado Trail in June sleep system
First, thanks to everyone who makes these forums such a great resource. Were it not for the collective advice of BPL readers, backpacking would be far more a burden than a blessing....
Recommend me a tent?
Hi all, First post here. Hope I chose the right forum for this question. I'm going to be living outside for about 6 months of this year, and possibly beyond that, if...
Input on Exceedingly lengthy but good ? A.T Thru Hike Gear List for Mar/April 2011
I APOLOGIZE FOR THE LENGTHY LIST'S - IF YOU READ LONG ENOUGH TO GET TO THE END YOU'RE AN AWESOME PERSON :-) Greetings - wanted a bit of feedback or thoughts in...
No love for Eco gear?
Just like everything else in this whole "green movement" they try to guilt trip us into buying something we don't want so they can look enviormentally responsible. Oh and don't get so...
Snowshoe floatation question
This year is my first time snowshoeing. I bought some Atlas 925's on sale to try, they work pretty well, but they seem to sink pretty far into the snow. The snow...
Mountain Laurel Designs Spirit Quilt 30
This is my initial review of the Mountain Laurel Designs Spirit Quilt 30 size regular. Weight as measured 19 ounces. Loft as measured 1 & 3/4 inches. I had found that I...
