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Layering observation
This is just a trivial observation that may be well known or of some minor interest. We all known that cotton is not so good at insulating but I have a couple...
Nunatak quilts with Epic shell?
Anyone here have a Nunatak quilt with the Epic shell. I'm wondering how this fabric preforms, with regard to sub-freezing temperatures? Any problems with ice crystals forming in the fabric, like some...
U.L and hammocks?
hello everyone..I have a question,I am pretty new here @ bpl.I have been on whiteblaze for awhile.is it not such a big thing here to use a hammock as your shelter choice...
SUL and UL: Seeking Converts
I wanted to throw out the question of how to increase the number of SUL and UL users. What can the small manufactuers and/or individuals do to spread the word, educate and...
Shelter for the Alps… Hard Time Deciding
I'm still looking carefully at what tent to bring to the Alps this summer. Because of possible wintry conditions I want to get a storm-worthy and enclosed tent. Still I'm stuck between...
ULA Ohm
My Ohm just arrived , and I would like to know which pads other Ohm owners are using for the backpadding. Links are appreciated =) I cut a section of a Ridge...
Best one pound sleeping bag?
I'd be interested in what you end up with, Dave, as that seems like a very specific combination of gear. I get the idea of using an elephant foot and heavy parka...
Fatal bear attack in Utah
Tragically, a rare black bear attack kills an 11 year old boy while sleeping in his tent in Utah last week. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...a071140D93.DTL http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,670192470,00.html http://www.wtop.com/?sid=1148950&nid=104 http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=84675 Is it just me or are Black...
SMD Lunar Solo e 1 “plus”
Had my daughter and her kids visit this past week for 5 days; five-year-old Megan has been my hiking buddy since she could walk. I had hoped to take her backpacking in...
Condensation in Single-walled Shelters: Contributing Factors and Tips for Reduction
Companion forum thread to:Condensation in Single-walled Shelters: Contributing Factors and Tips for Reduction Bummer :( For various reasons I have had a pyramid style tent up in my back yard on and...
Ultra Light High Comfort Mattress Pads
On my 9 day hike last year I did not get as good a sleep as I would like. The problem with a 4' sleeping pad is that to be comfortable, your...
Bivy Advice?
Hi, I'm new to using a bivy sack, and just purchased one in a size large (70" chest girth x 45" footbox x 84" long.) I'm 5'11" 190lbs and figured the extra...
FannyPack Ultralight
Just thought I'd share a pic from my last trip--a paid seminar on ultralight backpacking that I run down in Texas. While I was getting the food at Wal-Mart, I saw this...
Bright or not????
'm getting ready to make my first backpack. It is going to be an attempt at "ultra-light". I will post pictures when the project is completed. I will be making a pattern...
Yellowstone in the Fall — need advice
Hello, I'm a long-time lurker, but now it's time for me to emerge and humbly seek the advice of the best experts available. Some background: A buddy of mine really wants to...
Foam Pads/ Supplement Prolite 3
I just purchased a Prolite 3 short pad and am thinking I might need a little extra padding underneath it. I checked Gossamer gear, and their quarter inch pad is out of...
MYOG -Failures!
We all talk on here about how great our home made gear is, but lets be honest and share some disaster fabric tearing, seam ripping stories! I'll start it off, my new...
enjoying backpacking
I first decided to go light in order to enjoy backpacking more. I hated the burden of heavy loads that were unnecessary. In your journey toward going light, what single change made...
JMT North – South Records
the stone bridge about 100 yds further than where Al is describing makes the most sense. 1. it is an impossible to miss or argue about landmark. 2. it marks the beginning...
DEET concentration effectiveness?
At the risk of losing 0.50 of my BPL ranking for citing Backpacker magazine here (just kidding), the June issue at page 87 reports that they found from their testing there was...
