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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...
Super Uber Light harness
Just found Camp XLH 95. EU certified harness weighting 95 grams (3.35 ounces)! May be perfect for roped up backpacking or easy climbing without frequent falls. Anyone knows any other harness as...
World first. Double Rainbow pics
A totally new and fresh approach to the traditional 2 person tent design. The concept is to have a very roomy set up for couples that prefer to sleep apart. There are...
Benchmark time for Tarp Set Up?
I broke down and got the tarp...after many years of using light tents. Given standard, clear weather, sub-alpine or alpine terrain (either plenty of duff or rocks to use), how much time...
FlexAir UL Pillow
I haven't tried the pillows yet... but I think the problem is one between side and back sleepers. I can see how sewing a pair of these would be comfy to back...
Henry Coe Trip Report – Essence Pack Review plus other observations from a new UL backpacker
I had a chance to do a weekend trip with my new SMD Essence Pack and have a few words to say about its performance in the field. The plan was to...
Lightweight and ultralight backpacking in Europe
This post is an archive of posts in the G-Spot forum that initiated this thread about backpacking in Europe Posted by inaki diaz de etura (inaki - M) On 01/26/2006 06:51:50 MST...
Six Moons Gatewood Cape Shelter
I was surfing off a thread on Six Moons Design's new backpack and saw their new poncho shelter. See http://www.sixmoondesigns.com/shop/shopexd.asp?id=45 It's actually a shaped tarp with a hood and evidently works as...
When do you leave your tarp at home?
Fellow ultralighters, I was wondering if you always take your tarps with you. Do you sometime prefer to leave the tarp at home? Substitute the tarp for a tent? Go for a...
Cheapest UL Gear List Challenge
Here is the challenge, typically people here try to construct a list of the the lightest pack possible. How about posting the lightest 3 season list but using the cheapest equipment that...
Ice Axe and Crampons
Recommendations? Req's - safe travel across frozen lands. not much of a need for climbing anything one might consider "vertical". Pac boots and possibly lighter means such as hikers/cross trainers; so flexibility...
UL hommock camping
> That is very encouraging about the JRB Nest. I have the No Sniveller Long and would expect it to preform the same. YMMV, so it's certainly worth testing yourself. But I'm...
UL hommock camping
I have had an eagles net outfitters single nest hammock since this summer, I got it on sale at a boy scout camp, last one left for $25, what a steal. I...
“Ultralight” Backcountry Ski Gear
Thought I'd start a thread to discuss backcountry ski gear in general, to see what folks with the ultralight mentality are choosing these days for skis, skins, boots, bindings, day packs, shovels,...
What did it cost?
What did your long distance thru-hike cost? I realize this is a very individualized question with many variables. But with some context any estimates would be great. I am hoping for a...
