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What constitutes an ideal three season bag?
Iām not sure if the desire for a suitable (if not perfect) three season sleeping bag that can be used Spring, Summer, and Fall is really reasonable or whether I should just...
North Face 5.4oz waterproof w/hood
5.8oz in size large that is light! thanks for the info! i'm going to try out TNF Triumph anorak for my self. I have never considered North Face a SUL company. How...
First trip with new wife- what sleep system? also gear list for 6 days in Glacier
My new wife is ready to jump into the backpacking world with me. I'm currently a mid-heavy weight backpacker working my way to "light". For her, it'll be all new gear so...
Backpacking on O’ahu: Waimano Trail
Hello all, I'm new to BPL, and this is my first Trip Report. For everyone who is tired of winter, and would like a little sun, here's a few words and photos...
Closed cell or inflatable?
I am working towards a sub-10 lb. pack for a hike this summer. I had originally planned to use the 8 oz. Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest closed cell pad in a 3/4 length. However,...
Converting my wife
GāDay All I would like to tell you all about a little trip I took with my wife. Thereās a trail in Tasmania called the Overland Track, Itās between 75 and 100Km...
Joshua Tree, Ca. 40 miles, 2/16-2/17/08
Joshua Tree, Ca, USA: 40 miles from the Black Rock Canyon trail head of the CRHT to the North Entrance: two days, one night. With a water resupply midway. And a beer...
Backpack for JMT in Aug/Sept
I've been researching a better pack for my Nimbus Ozone which is up for sale right now, and I think I've narrowed it down to about 5 packs. My current and future...
Bag warmth vs. Altitude @ same temp.
Let's assume you have a 30 degree bag that 'just' keeps you warm at 30 degrees at sea level. Now take that bag to 10,000 feet at 30 degrees, the only difference...
Base Weight poll…
"For 3 season hikes of up to 5 days I use a 3 lb base." Nice list, Quoddy. What kind of water bottles are you using? Your stove seems kinda heavy though....
Base Weight poll…
i have never, ever, added up absolutely everything for a real base weight. i wonder if this is a gender difference, as i genuinely don't care if i'm carrying 11 lbs 5...
Saguaro NP: 1 night with extra coyotes, please
My girlfriend and I hiked up the Douglas Springs trail to the camp of the same name Saturday afternoon in the usual beautiful Tucson weather (60 F. sunny). Dark comes around 6...
Winter Camping – No Tent
With all this chat about tents and suitable envirmoents for them, I have been thinking about going on my next winter adventure without one! Just using a bivy and digging a simple...
Montane Superfly Event
Does anyone have any experience with this jacket? I have a Montane Hydralite and was looking to upgrade to something more breathable for wet PNW spring and fall hiking. The Hydralite is,...
Winter Packpacking Gear?
John: Since food is practically your only source of warmth, wouldn't it be wise to carry 3-5k extra calories? That's something like 30 ounces of fats or high-fat foods, but it could...
Sleeping pad choices
ooops - :) If width is important, then I agree the Stephenson's DAM is a good bet. Pricey, and definitely not the lightest pad on the market, but at a standard shoulder...
Sleeping pad choices
I'm hiking the PCT. I'm working on getting my pack down to a very light load so I can bring a couple of luxury items. I really want to sleep on something...
When a Bag is Better than a Quilt
Speaking strictly about weight and top layer loft in bags and quilts: One of the main "selling" points for a quilt is that for an equal amount of TOP layer loft, one...
Sleeping bag cover
Lots of good info here... I've enjoyed lurking around the forums for a while and finally ponied up the subscription fee so I could have access to all the articles. My question...
Golite Ultra 20
Just got done with my first test of my new Golite Ultra 20 quilt that I received last week. I was able to use it for two nights this last weekend. I...
