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Please - help me with my gear list purchase.
I’ve been lurking on this site for a couple years now and finally decided to register. I’ve lurked and researched other light backpacking sites but always gravitate back to BPL. The members...
Smokies Winter Gear List
I'm planning to head out on a trip this weekend in the Smokies. Current forecast is highs near 45 and lows in the low to mid 20's. Some rain and snow expected...
Help! My wife still too cold.
I just aborted a multi-day light backpacking trip after Day One because I could not keep my wife warm enough. I had convinced my wife (47 years old) and youngest daughter (10...
Panel Loader Theory and Ideas
I've broken many zippers in panel loaders and I've broken many plastic buckles. I don't care if I break a buckle because its easy to replace. If I break a zipper, it's...
Your Opinion Who Makes the best UL quilt?
Just wondering your opinion on who makes the best UL quilt for the money, and 3 season temp rating? For the money, I'd say that the standard Ray-way synthetic quilts are far...
Art Loeb recommendations.
I'm planning on taking a 4 day/3 night ramble on the Art Loeb in Late September. Starting at the boy scout camp and heading to the davidson river campground. Any Idea about...
Clothesline & Poncho/Tarp
This is my preferred pitch of my GoLite Poncho/Tarp:Tarp Pics So if I am trying to go light, and not bring a ton of clothes, how would I rig a clothesline up...
Google Earth
Been spending time searching for and looking at trails on Google Earth. You can see trails from space. Sometimes you can even see hikers on the PCT on Google Earth. I'm wondering...
MLD Duomid or Trailstar
I, too, am waiting on my Trailstar to come in. The many pitching options and it's simplicity sold it for me. Also, no-zip means it can't ever fail. Hendrik, I was kinda...
Late July JMT
Probably going for two weeks in late July. Not really trying to cut weight as much as making sure I have the correct stuff for the weather, bugs, etc. I still haven't...
Cold weather/winter survival shelter
The question is what should I carry in my backpack when I day hike in very cold weather (sub-freezing) and find myself unexpectedly having to survive for an overnight, or two, for...
Anyone use Insect Shield to Treat their Clothes?
Has anyone sent in their clothes to be treated by Insect Shield? Curious how it's been working and if you noticed any shrinkage/damage to the clothes. Yes, with at least a dozen...
How to handle wet clothes on a cold / rainy trip?
I have been on 6/7 backpacking trips so far and finally had one when I was rained on this last season. It was also kind of chilly ( 35 - 45 f...
20 deg too drafty for quilt?
I read Skurka say, "I see little sense in a quilt that is rated for temperatures colder than the high-20’s. Beyond this threshold, high-loft head insulation is absolutely mandatory, and at that...
MLD Patrol Shelter: can it be improved?
Please see below Hi folks Been playing around with A-Frame designs for some time now, but for my usage I haven't come up with anything that would work any better than the...
Groundsheet & Permethrin
I have searched around a bit and can't seem to nail this one down. I tarp camp mostly and sleep with a headset when necessary. Is it possible to treat polycro or...
Gates of the Artic National Park Alaska - August
If I can get everything worked out it looks like I might be able to do a 10 day backcountry trip to Gates of the Artic National Park in Alaska in mid...
Are bugs around Lake Superior bad?
Hi Guys, I planning a car trip around Lake Superior starting July 28 and lasting 3 weeks. We will be starting from Toronto, Ontario. It is supposed to be hiking, backpacking and...
West Canada Lakes Loop and a few peaks!
I took advantage of the long Columbus Day weekend to take a trip I had been planning for a while now, the West Canada Lakes Loop. Located in the wildest, least-traversed area...
Thru-hiker quilt finished
My first post on BPL is gonna be a long one. sorry for the poor grammar/spelling. Finally finished my quilt kit last night. This is my first sleeping bag and one of...
