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It’s Alive! BackpackingJargon.com
BackpackingJargon.com, my long-term passion project, is finally online. Nearly 600 entries with simple descriptions of unusual backpacking words, acronyms, and phrases. Designed for American backpackers unfamiliar with some expressions. These are not...
Could use some help with a carbon fiber tri-leg stool
Hey folks, first time posting. I'm really desiring an ultralight backpacking tri-leg stool. I generally push my legs pretty hard when hiking and just don't find it comfortable to sit on the...
Carbon fiber or Ti tubes for Flexlite Air?
Based on Ryan’s review it looks like the majority of the chairs weight is from the aluminium tubes. I’m considering buying carbon fiber / Ti tubes to replace them, except for the folding...
Coffee Pour Over-2nd Cup Options
Anyone doing coffee pour overs? I love the taste but this requires another mug/cup. Other than a paper coffee cup, what are you using for your receiving mug/cup? I've been using the...
Single wall tents and dealing with condensation the next day
Over the summer I did the Collegiate Loop using a Tarptent Double Rainbow Li (DCF). The tent worked out great and was well worth the slight penalty in packed volume. The major...
How Effective are Backflushing and Storage Practices for Squeeze Filters
I use an aquarium air pump to dry out my filters and hydration bladders. My filter life got much better when I started using distilled water for final rinse. In AZ, the...
Gas canister stabilizer legs
Minor question but a tiny eeny bit of weight - do you bring the plastic canister "legs?" Or just make sure your rock is flat before loading up your stove? I guess...
SUL kit for temps > 50* F - pictorial and detailed gear list
Total base pack weight 5 lb 2 oz. Does not include food, water or Esbit fuel cubes. Close enough to the 5 lb SUL maximum. Pack - ZPacks Sub Nero in Robic 9.7...
Down the Evazote rabbit hole and other load hauler pack questions
Ivo - I definitely think that laminated and pre-curved Baltic birch or similar would make a great frame for a backpack. I know Fjallraven makes some packs with frames like this as...
Gear storage tips
Hey everyone, I’m limited on space and options for storing my gear. I have a pretty nice semi attached garage (mud room between house and garage door) . I bought shelving units,...
Alcohol stove with 900 or 1300 pan
Messing around with alcohol stoves and various windscreen systems. An effect I’ve noticed when comparing similar stove and screen combos, using the Evernew 900 and the 1300, has been the smaller pot...
What do poncho and/or tarp users do for bugs?
I have some skills but it would probably be good if I heard more and expanded my knowledge. Thank you. I use: https://seatosummitusa.com/products/nano-mosquito-pyramid-net-with-insect-shield I would be interested in knowing what skills there...
HH Test of Rip Stop by the Roll 15D Membrane Silpoly
The lime green large samples of membrane silpoly that I furnished to Stephen were ordered and received from RBTR on a roll last month, and cut from that roll. It now appears...
Cheap, Critter Resistant Caches?
I’ve seen and heard of several hikers on the Ouachita trail and the Ozark Highlands trail using 5 gallon buckets with lids to store their resupply caches. I’ve made the stupid decision...
Need another set of eyes, please!
Sorry, in advance, for the long-winded post (I’m seeking help for it). I’m planning to hike the Ozark Highlands Trail near the end of February. I hiked the Ouachita Trail in October,...
I put doors on my pocket tarp!
After using my pocket tarp a lot, I decided that I should have gotten the one with doors. The doors add privacy and trapped warmth, they make the space feel bigger, they...
How critical is AWD for getting to trailheads and dispersed campsites?
I've been mulling a kind of wacky idea for the last few months and I'm curious if any of you have useful insights that might help inform my decision. I'm considering trading...
The Overlook: Understanding Livestock Grazing in Wilderness Areas
BPL columnist Ben Kilbourne uses a close encounter to examine the practice of livestock grazing on public land. The Overlook: Understanding Livestock Grazing in Wilderness Areas We understand this issue might be...
Four season tent advice
I’m new to winter backpacking and planning on building up over the years. I would like something for short to medium-length trips. I don’t think I’d be doing anything intense, but I...
YER EXPERIENCE WITH DYNEEMA TENT FLOORS?
I think I'm pushing the 50-ish night mark with my Aeon Li, floor is 1.0 DCF and I've had no issues whatsoever with the floor leaking, tearing, holes, etc. Â I don't use...
