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present battery technology
Since most of us use backpacking gadgets like cameras and GPS units that rely on batteries I'm wondering if there are any companies making AA or AAA lithium polymer RECHARGABLE batteries (like...
Homeless Gear
I want to start a hypothetical gear discussion here. If you knew you were going to be homeless indefinitely and had to choose gear to suit that scenario, what would you choose...
Earthquake kit/old heavy stuff
Well, the earthquake in Japan has us thinking once again about putting some stuff in an outdoor Rubbermaid closet for earthquake preparedness. Going through my backpacking closet this morning with an eye...
How do you carry/filter/store water?
Arthur...thx for the chuckle. 😊 I have just recently acquired Aquamira tablets & plan on carrying some as backups. As noted, I have had wonderful success with our 2 SteriPens...almost flawless. (More...
Bears -n- Bivys
When hiking/camping in bear country, would it be advisable to sleep in a tent over a bivy or a bivy/tarp combo, or does it really matter? I suppose a half-millimeter of fabric...
MLD Burn
Andy- Your two packs shipped yesterday. Thanks! Nice Andy :D Yeppers, a Burn and Exodus. Problem now is that Im looking to start collecting gear for winter and will need a pack....
Point Reyes National Seashore - First TR
A trip from a few weeks ago. It was my friend Ed's first time camping and my first lightweight trip (though, as you'll see, some of the lightweight part was accidental). In...
Rattlesnakes
Those of you hiking in areas where you are likely to run into rattlesnakes, what do you do other than hope you will be warned before a bite? I walked up the...
Home on the Highway - San Francisco to Ushuaia, Argentina in an 87 4Runner
It has been a while since we have done an update, We ended up spending the past 2 months in Guatemala soaking up the culture, slowing down our pace, and doing some...
gear list JMT Aug 16-Sept1
Please check out the list. I am new (within the last year)to lightweight backpacking. I have used this list on 2 trips. One in the grand canyon and on a 5 night...
Grand Sawtooth Loop (Grandjean to Grandjean)
Drove the two hours from Wichita Falls to the Will Rogers Airport in OKC. Southwest to Denver, 3 hour layover with a microbrewery visit in the Denver Airport. Denver to Boise, arriving...
April Trip 6 Nights, Recommendations – Yosemite?
Hello All, This is my first BPL post, though certainly not my first forum. A friend I are planning a hike the second week of April in Yosemite, we would to do...
Fenix Cree LED Hat Clip
Prototype still, need to attach elastic loop to clip for slide in/out of light. Has nice tight swivel, plenty of resistence so light does not wander or get jolted out of position....
Roan Highlands
A few members of the BPL Southern Appalachians Facebook group decided to head on up to the Roan Highlands for a brief 40 mile trip. I will only be recounting the first...
Firestarting gear – and its protection
What do you use for ultralight firestarting gear, and how do you protect it? I've been backpacking with mini Bic lighters, and basic matches, but I've had either of those items fail...
Pants for Three Seasons?
I searched the forums but didn't see much about pants for three season use, mostly around North Georgia or Western North Carolina. I tend to go out fast and push myself hard....
Weekender Gear List
After ~15 years without camping (much less backpacking), this year I did some car camping. On a day-hike on the CT during one such trip, I bumped into Gary who was thru-hiking....
Roan Highlands
A few members of the BPL Southern Appalachians Facebook group decided to head on up to the Roan Highlands for a brief 40 mile trip. I will only be recounting the first...
“Expert” List Needs Fresh Perspective
Nia: Thanks for taking the thread into this outside-the-box line of thinking. For extended trips wherein big mileage isn't the focus, the wood stove and Tenkara rod will save weight as well...
Favorite piece of gear?
Just curious, what's the first thing you think of when you think about your 'favorite piece of gear?" Not necessarily the most expensive, or even the most used or versatile. While I...
