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No New Gear 2012
I knew I should have bought that Stratosphire in 2011! And I really had my heart set on a new full suspension MTB. Oh well. I'm totally in, except for the trail...
LAND-Shark Emergency Survival Bag – Experience? or Reviews?
Anyone had any experience with this product?... www.land-shark.com Has anyone USED THIS? or ever seen it in real life? How durable did it seem? Was the material quiet? What situation did you...
Nice chart for backpacking device power consumption
nice chart from Backpacker Magazine on power consumption to help you determine what mah you’ll need via battery or solar. Source below: Backpacker Magazine Apple News App: How to Power Your Electronic...
Camino De Santiago
Camino De Santiago Has anyone done this route in Spain, CS French Way? I am trying to get a little perspective from anyone who can comment or has experienced the Camino pilgrimage...
JMT unsupported - Sean Ranney
What would a summer be without a JMT FKT attempt? Sean announced this on FastestKnownTime.com Go Sean!  This Saturday, 8/18/18 around 5.00 AM I’m headed out on an unsupported South to North...
Thoughts on new REI EVRGRN line, catalogs, offers and light polluting tents...
Roger, thanks for that, I think you get my point. My rant here definitely isn't about having REI remove all non UL gear from their lineup, yeesh :) It also isn't about...
ipad
Ok so i just started a thread about charging an ipod for my while in the field. That post made me curious how many of you light weight backpackers carry and ipad,...
SOBO PCT '12, first time trying to go UL.
Hello everyone! Finally got a membership after weeks of lurking the forums. What a great resource. So anyway, my girlfriend and I are planning a thru hike beginning sometime in the first...
Winter Expedition Race Gear List
Here is the first iteration of my gear list for the Arrowhead 135 race that I will be running (on foot) in February from International Falls to Tower, MN on the Arrowhead...
First Time Sierra Gear List - Advice Needed
I am heading out to the Sierra for the first time next month. I have been honing in on a lightweight system for a while now. I am pretty happy with my...
Rainier Gear List - WITH PHOTOS!
Hello, I am new to BPL but have been browsing the forums for a while now. Unfortunatlly I bought all my gear before I was aware of weights and within the past...
Goal Zero Smart Adapter
I recently bought a Powerfilm USB+AA solar charger to keep powered small devices in extended outings. This is a fairly lightweight alternative that has been well discussed in these forums. Unfortunately the...
REI "Stuff Travel Day Pack" Mods (Similar to Flash 18)
I've been a fan of my Flash 18 pack for the past two years, using it for bike rides to work, beach days, and packed it inside of my large Osprey to...
Wind River Trip-Advice
Planning a 5 day trip in the Wind River area. I would appreciate any and all advice. Gear Lists, Routes & lakes for fly fishing, clothing, recommendations, what degree sleeping bag, clothing...
Beginning Backpacking as an Ultralighter
Hi Folks, I am new here, and certainly new to backpacking as well. I have done day hiking for many years, and a few "traditional" backpacking trips with other folks gear. I...
Do you look at your feet while hiking?
I'm hoping folks will help me with something I've wondered about for awhile. During my research into front packs (hip packs, Aarn packs, chest packs, etc) I've seen many comments from people...
I need some schooling on batteries....
No matter how much I look about, I seem to be somewhat dense about different battery types. I am in the market for some sort of recharging device for my Delorme, but...
Packs: Which one?
I currently use a Golite Pinnacle(my first UL pack). I want to get a new pack, as there are a few things I dislike about the golite. I have widened my choices...
Shaving
I have a thick beard but never enjoyed letting it grow, requiring sun screen.  That mix after a few days of growth looks and feels like a stucco finish on my face. ...
I'm converted to light wieght
Well, after my last backpacking trip to Minaret Lake, this past September, I'm converted to light weight. My pack weight was inn the 50-55lb range, with water, food, and camera gear (plus...
