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New England-area GTG #2: Winter Wonderland
1) Just wondering about if we've agreed on a meeting time and I haven't found out. I know it will be only 2 miles in the first day on friday, but with...
REI Sub Kilo 20 sleeping bag opinions
I have some REI store credit and I found this bag on sale for $160. I have a few questions for those who have used it. Is the temperature rating of 20...
BPL Classics – We want your input
Hi everyone - We are planning to create a page that indexes the BPL Classic articles. Most of you know what these are - the classic articles that set BPL apart and...
Iceland - Laugavegurinn Trail
Hello! Backpacking newb here. I'm starting to plan, with my friend, a trip to Iceland next year in late August. I'm more of a "fly by the seat of my pants" sort...
Winter Camping questions: Long sleeping bags, wet gear, overboots and light weight trail runners
I'm in the process of purchasing a better winter sleeping bag to open up more of winter to getting out and exploring. I used a 15 degree bag last winter but I...
Petzl e+Lite issues, goes beyond off
Twice now, I've had the red lever/switch go beyond the off position and not move the other direction to a on position, until I got home and was then able to move...
Ultralight AM/FM radios
I have a few items that I need for emergency use as part of the on water trip leader stuff I do from time to time. I am a huge fan of...
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Porter / Expedition Pack Review
Ach, I promised myself I wouldn't get into these contrary discussions anymore. Didn't take my own advice. I miss the pleasant, constructive, and mutually supportive BPL of old when few would have...
Big Bend OML Jan. 6-9, 2011
We hiked the Outer Mountain Loop in a slightly different fashion on the dates of 1-6-2011 to 1-9-2011. This trip report includes pictures from all 3 of our cameras and I'm sure...
Hiking in Denali in June, debating shoes vs boots, and tarps vs tents...
Two of us are currently gearing up for a 7 day hike in Denali NP (no climbing, just hiking) the week leading up to July 4.  We've never been there before, so will...
Elkhorn Five Peak Traverse FKT attempt
The Elkhorn Mountains are a small range in Central Montana, close to my home town of Helena. Â The are probably most famous for the trophy elk opportunities they offer, but only for...
I get my specialized UL gear from Home Depot...
I know there are MontBell fans, MLD fans, Gossamer Gear fans, MEC fans, even REI fans...myself, I get most of my specialized UL gear at Home Depot: + Aluminum Flashing - Windscreen....
Best Practices: Saving Time in the Morning
Okay, I think that I have my gear dialed in for me. What I am interested in what people are doing the night before to save time in the morning to help...
Steri Pen Ultra
So I currently use katadyn BeFree.. All is well. I have a SteriPen Adventurer, which I occasionally use.. I have been looking at the SteriPen Ultra.. Anyone have it and use it? ...
Drop is dropping
Received an email today that Drop will no longer provide products directly on their website for the outdoor community. They will continue to carry outdoor products on their store on Amazon. The...
Beartooth Wilderness 6-day list
"In any event, lets leave this side track alone and I apologize to Dave (CamperDave) for the digression." Don't worry about me. I'm new to this site and it can be a...
The Alaska search and rescue thin line
Here's another article about a recent storm on Half Dome and hikers' misguided expectations for SAR. Some of the best quotes:"People are pushing their luck, trying to beat the weather, and their...
REI Cruise UL 60 Backpack REVIEW
Companion forum thread to:REI Cruise UL 60 Backpack REVIEW Will, Thank you for the detailed and careful review. I used to own the previous version 60L, and it looks like this version...
They did it!!!
Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson just finished their free climb of the Dawn Wall! YIIIIPPIEEEEE! Way to go guys! NBC had a live feed online that I watched for a bit. An...
REI garage sale deals
This thread is for people to post their garage sale succeses! This was my first year attending a garage sale, and I think I will be going to every one I can...
