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Need recommendation on some gear
I'm not trying to set any records on being light, just a good bang for the buck light gear. Anything is going to be worlds better than what I have already. Most...
Req’d To Spend $125 – Help Me Lighten Up
Well, due to an odd arrangement with a buddy, I am being compensated with $125 (including tax & shipping) in online purchases or gift cards. I'm hoping to take advantage of the...
New Tikka XP Versis EOS R
Hey there, does anyone have any thoughts of comparison between the brand new Tikka XP model against the Princeton Tec EOS-R. Pro's/Con's of each model? Thanks for your feedback. I have the...
My shoulder season kit…
Here is my basic shoulder season kit. There are a few caveats: I have injured my back, several times, once seriously. I need all weight carried by my hips. I do not...
Winter Gear List
So Stephenson's VBL clothing is heavy indeed. Any insight when RBH stuff is going to be available? Also, did anyone compare RBH socks to Stephenson's ones? Durability, etc? What about seams? Are...
Favorite gear from recent Pt. Reyes hike.
Just returned from a pleasurable 3-day hike at Pt. Reyes, north of San Francisco. Moderate weather ranging from sun-hot to fog-wet, highs near 85 and lows around 55. Here are a dozen...
ended trip early
went out for a nice long weekend adventure at Dolly Sods in West Virginia. not sure why, but i woke up the second day of the trip and looked around and decided...
Failure to Launch: A misadventure along the Michigan Shore to Shore Trail
Warning: The following trip report depicts poor planning, long road walks, and minimal scenery. It also features a despicable, though inadvertent, act of vandalism. There will be no uplifting epiphany at the...
Trying this Ultralight thing...
I will say that while I am not new to backpacking (been spending 20 - 30 nights out for the past 15 years), I have been guilty of carrying the kitchen sink....
CO, UT, AZ in June
Hello friends. I'm taking a 2 week trip out west in mid June (12th-24th). I'll be flying into Denver, doing the Four Pass Loop overnight near Aspen, an overnight in Canyonlands NP...
Rough Gear List section hike AT
2 round list on page 2 I would consider dropping the flashlight, knife, and packtowel. I would definitely nix the flashlight if you are carrying a BD Spot as well. Why the...
TRT – 2 Strangers / 4 Days
BPL member Aaron Z and I are planning to hike the TRT starting August 20 at the Tahoe City TH and cover the trail clockwise. We are planning on four days requiring...
GSMNP 7/09 gear list (first trip)
This likely won't show up well, but ought to be good enough. This was my first trip and I was going as lightweight as I'm able at this point (< 18 lbs...
The Blue Lights of the San Rafael Swell
Sometimes we backpack to get a taste of the unknowable: blue lights and pictographs in the San Rafael Swell.
lightest solar panel
lixada 10watt 3.56 mono panel Was looking at suntastic s5 5watt but today it went from $99 to $200+ 3rd party vendor. Also stumbled on a 18watt battery trickle charger for 12.5oz...
Extra gear you bring for alpine climbing
I love to backpack. I also love to climb. These two loves come together with alpine climbing. I know there are people on this board who do a fair amount of alpine...
New Down Quilt from Sierra Designs with built in hood and hand pockets
"I have never posted on any forum like this before, and am clearly addicted. My wife thinks I am crazy, and thinks I should stop working on backpacking, stop talking about backpacking,...
Keychain LED light headlight
Made 2g headstrap to hold a keychain LED light. Materials: 3/4" wide 0.34oz cuben, about 23" long 1/16" shock cord Tiny cord lock Ultra-mate Velcro, adhesive backed 1/4" wide double sided tape...
Get Out Now!
Companion forum thread to:Get Out Now! Good article, I recently started to store all my gear in large plastic tubs, before it was all over the house. Gear was in cupboards, draws,...
Any Nighttime winter Trail runners out there
Hello, just curious what people use for clothing, lighting, shoes's, traction, snowshoes etc. Any what is your nightly mileage and what kind of terrain do you cover? As a Southern Californian I...
