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Sleeping couples
My girlfriend has decided to start backpacking with me, she gets cold easy. Who makes a good 0 deg. down bag for two? Does 'Feathered Friends' system work? What's your experence when...
sleeping system for W. Washington?
Hey, what do you all use for a bag/ bivy/shelter for the rainy side of the mountains? I am usually a tent dweller (sierra designs lightning- about 4 lbs, 2lbs each for...
drying a platypus?
Do you all dry out your platypus (dont know the plural of platypus...) between uses? Any good tricks? I've tried hanging them upside down for a week or so, and often that...
Eagle Creek Backpacking Trip 03-06
Eagle Creek 03/06 - One Night: A buddy and I hiked into Wy' East Camp along the Eagle Creek Trail on Friday. We started about 11:30 and took our time getting there...
Tyvek Jacket
I was clicking around on the web today and came accross a Tyvek jacket made by American Apparel. Interesting. I wonder what it weights? Probably not breathable at all tho. http://store.americanapparel.ca/j451.html Take...
Delerion disappointment
I received my Timberland/Golite Delerion Pro's on Monday with much excitment to finally finding the ultimate adventure racing shoe that would drain water very fast. While I was wary of buying a...
Lightweight gear for Scout troop
We've been working with the boys this year to help develop stronger backpacking skills, especially with our younger Scouts. I'd like to get some feedback on the ideas that we've been working...
layering in the Pacific NW
My current quandry, do I bring the Frogg Togg rain pants or not? Thoughts? -the hiking dude Hehehe-- you runnin' a Frogg Toggs museum or did you buy 'em to use 'em?...
layering in the Pacific NW
Lows in the 40's and rain every day for weeks on end ... ahh ... I love this kind of weather. Five of us spent 1 1/2 months kayaking the Alaska coast...
layering in the Pacific NW
Does anyone have extensive experience with softshells and/or pertex quantum in prolonged(days) cold rain in a climate like the NW? What material would dry out the quickest overnight in my sleeping bag...
Dale’s 3 Season List
Here's my first published skin-out gear list. It's been quite an education! Emphasis is on 3 season solo hikes below 5,000 feet in Western Washinton Cascades and Olympics. 3 days consumables here....
gear sources in Canada?
Hi all, Just wondering where people get their ultralight backpacking gear in Canada? I'm in the Lower Mainland (Vancouver) and have found that MEC, like many big-box store, kinda sucks. The strip...
Equinox Bivy vs. MLD, BMW
I'm considering buying the Equinox bivy for primarily wind protection in the desert, and some summer tarp camping in the Northwest. Any reason not to choose it over it's pricier cousins, the...
Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape
Gatewood Cape ReviewInitial Impressions I was excited to get my new Gatewood cape in the mail today. Overall, it seems constructed with care and besides a few concerns (discussed with below) it...
What is your “luxury” item?
I very much enjoy the BPL forums but sometimes get the idea that everyone but me: carries sub 5 pound packs, hikes 30+ miles per day, sleeps on rocks with no pads,...
Shoes for Long Distance Hiking
I have used 1 pair of Icebugs for 2 years in NZ, nearly all off trail. A considerable amount of scree and sharp moraine, innumerable river crossings, and for climbing on snow...
Shoes for Long Distance Hiking
I'm soliciting some feedback from the list's resident long distance hikers about trail shoes. We are looking hard at shoes for our Arctic trek. Ideally, one pair needs to last 600 miles...
Ursack Vs. Bear cannister?
What do you guys think? I like the idea of a sack that is collapsable, rather than a hard plastic keg. But are that sacks as safe? The short answer is no,...
Time for a new pack
Ok, It's time for a new pack (hopefully much lighter than my current 7lb monster.) Here's my requirements: I would consider myself a "lightweight" hiker, NOT UL or SUL. I sometimes carry...
LuxuryLite or ULA Catalyst
We're headed to Philmont in June, and will have a peak pack content weight of about 31 lbs (plus weight of the pack), average weight 27 lbs+ pack. We're debating several different...
