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I'm converted to light wieght
Well, after my last backpacking trip to Minaret Lake, this past September, I'm converted to light weight. My pack weight was inn the 50-55lb range, with water, food, and camera gear (plus...
Quest for perfect shelter system for 3 week solo JMT starting in late July
I'm 5' 10" tall and the S2S Nano Solo is long enough for me, but it has to be pitched just right. I use my trekking pole extended to 50" and simply...
Quest for perfect shelter system for 3 week solo JMT starting in late July
First off I should say thank you all for the excellent reviews and discussions here! I've been lurking since September and have learned a lot. It's been an epiphany to discover all...
First published gear list - will this work with a new light pack?
It's been awhile since I went backpacking, but with my son joining scouts I'm looking forward to some So-Cal weekend trips and maybe something in the Sierra's or Philmont in the next...
Wind Pants + Rain Kilt -VS- Only Rain Pants
I'm looking for others input in PCT/CDT and/or Sierras/Colorado hiker's experience if the 1.1oz weight savings of switch from Montbell Dynamo Wind Pants (2.8oz currently w/ some patches) + ZPacks Rain Kilt...
Leaving tarp at home
Does anyone have any thoughts on whether, when planning a 3-4 day trip in the summer where the forecast is for sunny skys and not a chance of rain, to leave your...
Foam Pad in the Winter?
I've got two goals: Keep Biking and Keep Camping. I recently sold my last Neo-Air. I used to have an XTherm, but exchanged that with another BPL member for a Prolite. Now,...
Full Winter Sleep system upgrade, Need Critique
Hello, I've started swapping out my outdated gear for the diy personal setup that fits my wants while also in budget and weight. I've put together a whole shelter system so far...
Altaplex – zpacks now has the ultimate tent
1 pole setup, roomy, rain and wind bomber, bathtub floor and mesh built in. 16.5oz. Dang! http://www.zpacks.com/shelter/altaplex.shtml holy five hundred and sixty-five dollars, batman! add stakes and you are looking at $600....
JMT 2015: Preparing Way Too Early
After years of unsupported bicycle touring, including about 50 nights worth of bikepacking, my wife and I have suddenly decided that we'd like to go backpacking again. And there's no better way...
MLD Superlight Bivy
Anyone have some experience with the sizing? ... I am thinking of going with a large (not because of my height 5'10") but because of the other size details. It is recommended...
My old Wool System, Sleep and Pack
Hello! I wanted to share my old backpacking system that I used to bring with me until I acquired a new backpack and learned from you guys about DIY Apex quilt. To...
pct thru hike
Hi guys, first post on this board. Recently started compiling my gear list for my 2015 pct thru-hike. Already own most of this gear. omitting a couple odds and ends from this...
Simple questions about 6 x 9 tarps
Hey all, just trying to do a compare/contrast with actual specs and inside scoops from users. After giving a lot of thought to even further dialing in my spring/fall/early winter go-to shelter...
Recommended tarp floor material for snow
Hello, I've recently acquired a Golite Shangri-La 2 and am looking to use it beyond the shoulder seasons here in the Sierra (read: potential snow). I have a bivy that I'd use...
Thru-Hike Pant System
So I am wondering if I have all my bases covered for a thru and would like to hear about any other systems that work for people out there. I think my...
Tyvek bathtub floor?
Okay, following zPacks dimensions from their site for making bathtub floor for my Hexamid out of Tyvek... It's cut to size and just used paper clips to fold and hold the corners...
GG Gorilla vs. Mariposa recommendations and...coupon code?
Hello everyone, I'm currently trying to decide on a new (or possibly just new to me) ultralight backpack. I really like the Gossamer Gear packs, but am having trouble deciding. I have...
Tent take 2. Not happy with Solplex, next option?
So I bought a Solplex off the used gear forum. That thing is crazy light.. pretty damn awesome, but I'm not happy with the amount of room inside. I don't even have...
How do you tarp?
"I have the Zpacks Pocket Tarp and Borah Gear bivy as well. Was out in the woods last night and got completely soaked in that set up - heavy rain came through...
