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Sleeping pads for cold sleepers
Hi folks, This maybe a stupid question, but do folk that sleep cold require a warmer sleeping mat than warm sleepers. Thanks, Stephen I think it is the most critical item for...
A Lightweight Guide to Backpacking in Sustained, Cold Rain
Techniques, gear and clothing to keep your pack light and a smile on your face during continuous days of rain.
?? Comfort rating for the Western Mountaineering Kodiak 0 degree MF bag ??
What is the approximate comfort rating for the Western Mountaineering Kodiak 0 degree bag, in your opinion please?? I'm using the discontinued REI Magma 10. ..for me, it's a comfortable 30 degree...
Extremely cold at night and don't know why
I've recently been backyard camping to experiment with my sleeping tolerance. That said, I find it hard to believe that I am this cold of a sleeper. I've had to bail the...
Bear can and Hyperlite Mountain Gear backpacks
Hello, heading off to do the Sierra High Route (again) along with the Southern Sierra High Route this summer and am looking to get a new pack. I really want the Hyperlite...
Looking for a Use
I picked up the Thermarest Z-Lite Sol Seat Pad on a whim. Is this useful at all? Thermarest Z-Lite Sol Seat Jokes encouraged! Could use as a seat pad to keep your...
How Do You Pack Different When Traveling?
There's hiking... and then there's traveling (e.g. hotels, hostels, homestays, etc.). I was a traveler before I became a hiker. But a lot of what I learned here at BPL and elsewhere,...
Skurka using Ridge Rest Solar as only winter sleeping pad?
How did Andrew Skurka use only a Ridge Rest Solar as his winter sleeping pad in temps down to -25F on the AYE? Does anyone else have experience using this pad by...
Down in the PNW
I have recently taken a snowshoeing/backcountry skiing class, where the instructors both categorically stated that the maritime mountains in Washington and Oregon are NOT country for down outerwear, that we are too...
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...
