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superfeet / insoles in trail runners?
I've been using 2lb 14 oz Vasque Breeze shoes so far.. great hiking boots. My pack weight is now down to 25 lbs or so for my planned thru hike of the...
Backpacking Light @ REI = LOL
My major gripe with Fletcher's perspective is the same thing we're all exhibiting here. He alluded to the opinion that a pack weight lower than a certain percentage of body weight (I...
Sykes Hot Springs Backpack
Sykes Hot Springs is a popular backpacker destination located in the Ventana Wilderness near Big Sur. The trek is ten mile each way. The hike starts at 400 ft elevation and hits...
Bivy + Cuben Fiber/Down Quilt
I have another question for the fine members of BPL regarding Cuben Fiber/Down quilts. Cuben Fiber/Down quilt used inside a bivy sack? What are your thoughts? I've been using my cuben down...
Sleeping pad general and specific to UL backpack
Hello all. I currently have the thermarest prolite 4 short sleeping pad. It's rated at 17 oz. I noticed there is a BPL UL inflatable pad at 9-10 oz. Additionally, there is...
Desert hiking
I've never traveled in a desert before, there's over 110,000 lakes in my province so getting water is never an issue. How do you survive where water is scares? I imagine there's...
1st time tarping
I went out on a car camping trip last weekend with some friends to try out my new Silnylon ultra lightweight minimalist bug bivy from BearPaw Tents and the new tarp from...
UK 3 day gear list
Hi Guys, Would like your feedback on this list. Big 3: Gregory Z55 - 52.9 Marmot Arroyo - 30.9 Silk Bag Liner - 2.7 Close Cell Foam Pad (20" x 52") -...
Debate: Quilt vs. Bag
I'm a moving side sleeper and I've found the No Sniveler to be fine for me, but I'm a pretty skinny guy. However I found the Nunatak Arc Ghost to be too...
Debate: Quilt vs. Bag
I'm a Newbie to Ultralight and have been checking out Quilts. Can't find some definitive info on them such as pros/cons, temp rating, 3 to 4 season use, and what type of...
Safe UL Wind + Rain solution
I presently have a 1. 26 oz Outdoor Research Gore-Tex hardshell that's completely waterproof and windproof, and adds some warmth as well. 2. DriDucks outfit. The top weighs about 6 oz. I'm...
gear list, JMT, solo, July
Hi, Amy -- Thanks for your thoughts on raingear. This comment rings true for me: "people prepare for what they have experienced in the past. Then something unexpected happens (usually weather) and...
An evaluation of the gear I packed
I posted my gear list for my AT section hike earlier and got some good advice, some I followed some I did not. One suggestion was to take what I listed then...
Help me choose a 0 degree bag for Minnesota
Yep, its June. I still want to talk winter sleeping bags. I'm trying to upgrade my winter set-up for conditions in Northern Minnesota. I plan to buy a 0 degre 6' bag...
Katabatic Sawatch
Just wanted to post my initial review of the Katabatic Sawatch that I received yesterday. For those that like to turn to the last page and see the lower right hand corner...
Best Practices: Saving Time in the Morning
I usually take a small white tyvek square (cut from a postal envelope) that serves as the only place I put all small gear, like matches, spoon to photon lights to glasses...
Best Practices: Saving Time in the Morning
Okay, I think that I have my gear dialed in for me. What I am interested in what people are doing the night before to save time in the morning to help...
ultralight tent decision???
I have been looking at UL tents for months now and still cant decide. TT moment looks like a good tent, and great weight... But camping in the northern rockies, I want...
McKenzie River Trail-Oregon
With winter finally in the rear view mirror I was beginning to feel the symptoms of U.L. Spring Fever. I had a new quilt to try out and new pair of trekking...
Newbie: How To Choose A Sleeping Bag?
I'm a newbie and am selecting my first gear. I've never actually tent camped before, so I have a lot to learn. I just got my pack and my tent, now I'm...
