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Remaking commercial gear in UL materials
I'm interested in remaking a commercial tent in UL fabrics. I bought the tent several years ago, and it fits my needs perfectly, but could weigh about half as much. None of...
Gossamer Gear “The One” Video
An update on the One.... My life has been crazy for the last month. Springtime has arrived in Santa Barbara. The bees are finally on the move and swarming, I am building...
Gossamer Gear “The One” Video
Nice shelter. Since the inevitable comparison with the Contrail has already started, I just like to point out a couple of things. The One ( the The ONE ?) is lighter however...
Gossamer Gear “The One” Video
Check this video out! It shows Glen from Gossamer Gear setting up "The One": http://www.vimeo.com/640029 I predict this little hummer is going to be very hard to keep in inventory. At 16...
MLD patrol
Has anyone tried this shelter from MLD http://www.mountainlaureldesigns.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=35&products_id=76&osCsid=c29bbbd5159e524f188d379ae21b7ac0 ?? In any fabric??? Hi, It's new and none of them have shipped yet. Bump Wondering if anyone out there can provide feedback on...
Meal Plan for thru-hike
Question: Do you eat a hearty breakfast/lunch/dinner, or do you maul balance bars all day to get your protein/carbs? What is everyone's technique for eating out on the trail? I'm trying to...
Back to the Future-oops-Super Ultra Light
Back to the Future - oops - Super Ultra Light (SUL) Threads about "real" Super Ultra Light Gear, SUL Gear Lists, SUL techniques etc. have diminished over the last couple of years...
Sleeping bag questions
Hi. I am sort of new to backpacking, have gone on a couple summer hikes and think I am ready to delve into some winter trips. I have a Kelty lightyear 25...
2008 Golite Shelters @
A few hours later.... We have had some sporadic heavy showers with some drizzle in between and the result is that there are several drops forming a few small puddles on the...
Side vs Chest Bivy Entry
I'd like to start a discussion on the pros and cons of these 2 varieties of bivy entrances. Most seem to offer a chest entrance in order to save weight, but this...
Questions about a MYO bivy
Should I use the same measurements for both the top and bottom pieces? My inclination is to make the top piece somewhat wider to allow for loft, but maybe the top should...
Important Lesson’s You’ve Learned the Hard Way
Some of you may have read my trip report about my Pine Mountain trip. If so, you saw that I had learned a LOT the hard way on that trip. It got...
New (ultralight) threads!
I got a GoLite Wisp windshirt and compansion Whim pants (backcountry.com on sale) that arrived today. I feel a little like Errol Flynn, ready for my sword fight in a green satin...
Extend 30 degree bag to 0 degree
Hi all! In late October I'll be above 8000 feet in the Modoc National Forest for two nights here in Northern California. My problem is my lack of experience with temps from...
Exped downmat vs. Stephenson’s DAM
Hi, do you guys have any insight as to how the exped downmat 7 and 9 compare to Stephenson's DAM in terms of warmth (insulation) and packed size? Thanks, Sven Sven, I...
Mountain Laurel Designs Soul Bivy Side Zip (eVent Top)
This is an exceptional piece of gear. Very well made and thought out. The side zip makes getting in and out of the bivy very easy. The straps secure a sleep pad...
Poncho Tarps List
I've been reading about poncho tarps. I could not find a Gear Guide for this area on BLP. Are these most of the UL choices? Campmor Ultralite 7 oz $40 GoLite Ultralite...
advice for winter hammocking
ok,I need some feedback from the experts.I am trying to get the best possible setup for winter hanging.I want to get the JRB 4 season.but I am VERY concerned with it getting...
Bash my gear (constructively please)
This is my current pack (doesn't include food/water or anything worn and my trekking poles). This also doesn't include camera gear (about 5 lbs worth currently). I basically want to cut more...
the tarp,my twin tower
show some pictures of my new breathable tarp(dual flight tarp). shape 1:twin tower some inner and outer details shape 2:twin tower opens wide twin tower in rain... Hi. What is the weight...
