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Suggestions for ways to teach a ul course for scouts ?
As the crazy uler of our troop and spl my scoutmaster has asked me to teach a lightweight backpacking course of course I said yes I love blabbing about gear and philosophy...
New to lightweight backpacking; trying to get some gear together, advice/suggestions?
Hey guys, first time posting here but have been reading for a little while. I've started wanting to get away from the 40lb backpack and 4lb boots as frankly it can (and...
Winter Sleep System/Insulation
- Sorry - Previous post was in the wrong forum Such is life. We're but a few wet weeks into spring and I'm already thinking of augmenting my winter gear. I'm looking...
Fastpacking Gear
Packed base weight (pbw) terms: UL is < 12 lb pbw (original def), some want to call it < 10 lb pbw SUL is < 5 lb pbw XUL is < 4...
Input on MYOG tarp/tent design?
I'm planning a MYOG tarp/tent and looking for initial feedback. The design is based *heavily* on pictures of Six Moons Designs shelters (never seen them in person)--basically, this is a Wild Oasis...
CO, UT, AZ in June
Hello friends. I'm taking a 2 week trip out west in mid June (12th-24th). I'll be flying into Denver, doing the Four Pass Loop overnight near Aspen, an overnight in Canyonlands NP...
Why use a Bivy
In this day and age of really lightweight 1P tents in the 2lb range I am seriously questioning the point of investing in a Bivy bag. Can someone explain to me why...
Advice wanted. Long distance ski mountaineering etc...
OK! So I had major equipment malfunctions 8 miles into my 300+ mile ski trip... (Tahoe to Whitney) Bent a Voile Cable binding... somehow... Broke a hip belt buckle on my pack,...
Ultralight Tip of the Week
I prefer the Skilman bear hang technique seen here on the Down Works website (great store btw!.. located in Santa Cruz, ca) http://www.downworks.com/downworks/Bear_Hitch_files/Skilman%20Bear%20Hitch.jpg It uses part PCT method and part pulley method...
Ultralight Tip of the Week
"Dentist recommended, multiple uses--what more do you want?" For it not to feel or taste like baking soda, blech. Though it is amazing stuff. It's surprising--and unfortunate--how many people are dependent on...
What Item(s) Optimize the Best of Gear Convergence?
The swiss army knife... the spork... You get the idea. Usually these items fall into the "jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none" category, but there are a few out there that make life simpler, lighter and...
Moisture in Caribou MF
Just finished 3 days on the AT and had a lingering moisture issue. My sleep setup is a NeoAir regular, WM Caribou MF Long, and a Cocoon Hyperlite pillow. I've been noticing...
What to use for the floor of a bug bivy?
I am making a simple bug bivy for summer use I have some ripstop nylon I could coat would that be enough for the floor ? I understand the hh on It...
Double Wall, 3-4 man tent
Apologies in advance if this has been covered about a million times - I did some searching and still had some questions. My boyfriend is going to be coming backpacking with me...
To neoair or not to neoair
My question for all you neoair users out there do u like them I'm looking for something more comfortable then my prolite but the same weight how does the neo do in...
Post-hike rituals
I get a burger after every trip. Sometimes it's the only motivation I have to hike out. I never eat them otherwise, but after a hike longer than say 4-5 days I...
gossamer murmur
I loved this pack the first two times I used it. It is so light and fits well. However, the straps are very weak. While taking in a simple breath the sternal...
Leaving collapsed tarps or tents in the rain
If you are using trekking poles for a tent or tarp and need to take the poles for day hikes, what do you do with your tarp/tent to keep water out in...
Trying to figure out a backpack?
Hey all, I posted in swap but was encouraged to post here to ask ya'lls opinion on what my pack options are... it would be awesome if someone could help me out...
So Cal BPLers -- 3rd annual San Jacinto Loop
Well, it will be my 3rd annual trip. 2009 was solo. Last year Craig Wisner joined me. Trip reports are linked at the bottom of this thread. This hike is unique for...
