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Mtn. Rogers with kids
Its been kinda slow here lately so in an attempt to contribute something positive I’m going to dig up some old trips. Here’s a trip report from this past Easter when I...
12.99$ Convoy S2+ 1000LM 4C 3/5 Modes Flashlight+freeshipping@GearBest
Hi BPL friends, This is May from Gearbest.com, we are offering the most competitive price especially for outdoor gears and flashlights , we are here BPL and want to set up our...
SCOUT ADVENTURE RACE?
Fellow Scouters- I'm working on an activity to keep the interest in some of my older boys and challenge their skills. I would appreciate any feedback/concerns/issues the collective may have... (I'm known...
Colorado summer gear list
Clothing (worn) (oz) Nike Fit running shorts 3 Nike Fit running shirt 4 Coolmax Socks 1 OR Desert hat 2 Nike Fit running tights 7 Footwear La Sportiva Fireblade 28 Simblissity Levagaiters...
Pick apart my gear List!
I have been practicing lightweight backpacking for some time now, but have yet to ask for anyone elses input when it comes to my gear list. I am comming closer and closer...
FlameStower
The FlameStower is a field charging unit that allows the charging of USB enabled devices (cell and satellite phones, handheld GPS units, AA and AAA batteries, headlamps, digital cameras, etc.). Place the...
Cost-Per-Use
Interesting argument being made here: http://semi-rad.com/2013/01/whats-the-cost-per-use-of-your-skisbikerack/ interesting way to look at things. I sometimes look at my shoes or backpack as dollars per mile. A friend mine rented everything he could. Bikes,...
The Big Sur - over nighter
Planning on backpacking the big sur this weekend with a friend. Driving down and getting started Saturday morning.. planning on coming home Sunday BUT * We NEED A STARTING POINT, GOOD HIKE/SCENERY...
New LED technology
Interesting article about Cambridge U. researchers creating more efficient and affordable LED capable of cheaply replacing household bulbs: http://www.dailytech.com/New%20NearProduction%20Super%20Lightbulb%20Lasts%2060%20Years%20Costs%20285/article14094.htm Wonder if we might see this technology in headlamps soon.
one tough trip- snowshoe across the Bob Marshall Wilderness
This was a trip that Tom and I have talked about a couple of years now, but were finally able to pull it off last week. Â Our route would start on the...
Pandemic Wilderness Explorers Are Straining Search and Rescue
The NYTimes has a story about the pandemic making people outdoor crazy and venturing into areas they are ill prepared for in some cases. This is not necessarily news to the people...
Do you think ideas are discounted because of the source?
Do you think people discount some of the great ideas here because as soon as they see the word "light" they automatically reject it? As if backpaking light is a "brand" they...
Surefire Titanium LED
Titanium body, 1.9 ounces, 3.15 inches long. Priced at $499.00 and as easy to lose as a $10.00 Solitaire. Who's in? http://www.surefire.com/maxexp/main/co_disp/displ/prrfnbr/24451/sesent/00 $500! ouch... that could by a lot of headlamps That's...
GGG #8 Planning Survey
I think the one from the 6th one is an article. With all the HD video cameras we will have, a video blog isn't out of reach. It could be fun !,...
Long Trail Early Fall
On September 12th I will be hiking on the AT from Pawling NY to the LT in Williamstown MA where I will begin a traditional north bound E2E. I am planning on...
Water purificationn below freezing?
I believe all of the hollow fiber water filters will break/crack so they are unusable if they freeze, correct? Other than boiling and tablets what are some suggestions for water purification when...
Packing Light with 95 lbs: 40 Days Without Resupply in Far-Eastern Russia
This is a story about a 40-day backpacking trip in the Far East (Russia) where I started with a pack that weighed 95 lb (43 kg).
Fuel stove
Does anybody make a lightweight titanium stove that burns fuel, such as coleman, alcohol, instead of wood to keep a tent warm. The idea is to have like a cook stove inside...
Newbie seeking gear list options for Annapurna Circuit Trek
Hi! My first post here and already begging for a gear list ;) I must say I read a whole bunch of posts here that come pretty close to what I am...
100 miles of adventure across the Bob!
Tom M sent me a proposed route a couple of months ago on caltopo link- basically a route that went from Montana Hwy 200 to Hwy 2 (bordering Glacier). Â We revised it...
