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Dividing gear with significant other
So, I'm going to do some trips with my girlfriend very soon. However, she needs a pack. That led me to thinking about how we would split up gear into two packs....
Photon Freedom Light
I just got a Photon Freedom light from BPL for about $18 That is a really nice light 0.24 ounce 2 2016 batteries, 12 to 100 hours depending on mode several lanyards...
Flash Reviews No. 5
Companion forum thread to:Flash Reviews No. 5 Thanks Ryan! The Luminaid looks interesting...your link brings me to a $49.95 version; there are two other versions, one for $19.95 and one for $24.95...
Your little known ideas for a custom pack?
I've been emailing a pack maker this week, shooting him things I wanted and volume for a winter pack. Loops to tie shovel on with at top, "Y" strap for pads at...
John Muir Trail, Class of 2010
Backpackers don't need to worry about the permit reservation... when you pick up the wilderness permit, tell them you'll do Half Dome and they stamp it. No prob. I'm planning on a...
3rd annual BPL Spring Run Adventure
sounds good :) I'd like to go just to hike and make sure the beer is cold in the coolers. Haven't been to Zion since I was a kid. Dave W. are...
Anyone in Taipei?
I am in Taipei for the next couple of months. Would love to meet with others who love ultralight backpacking who live here to pick your brains about good destinations and what...
Iceland in April
Hello all, So on a whim some friends and myself bought tickets to iceland in April. The odd timing was mostly due to the company that we were working for collapsing. Okay,...
Great Customer Service from Ruta Locura
I recently picked up a Clarkii rod from a BPL member on the Gear Swap Forum. When the rod came it had clearly been broken in shipment. The packing container had one...
high Exertion Winter Layering
Hi, I have a question I would really appreciate some thoughts on. I do a lot of day treks here in Japan, often between 30~50Km, once or twice a week (I live...
Tips for Grayson Highlands with kids in early June?
Greetings all. I'm planning to take my two boys (ages 8 & 9) on a two night, 10-15 mile backpacking trip in the Grayson Highlands in Southwest Virginia in early June. Any...
iPod
I recently ordered the new 2nd generation Apple iPod Shuffle, .55 ounces and holds 240 songs -- my blog post at http:/lightbackpacking.com. I'm looking for feedback on this and if anyone has...
Trip this summer near Mt. Tyndall – suggestions please?
I am planning my trip for aug 21 - 27 and have 3 entry points under consideration: Onion Valley/Kearsarge Pass/Forrester Pass Shepherd's Pass Army Pass The first two get me to my...
Grand Canyon- Double Crossing aka "Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim"- BPL Group Run
My vote is SK-NK-SK too. I'm flowing downstream with the rest of you fish, so SK-NK-SK. still on the fence whether its gonna be SK-NK-SK or BA-NK-BA faster time v.s. harder workout....
Battery life in cold temps
I'm about to head out on the JMT in Sept - where I'm expecting nights to drop as low as 15 degrees. I don't have much experience with dealing with batteries and...
New England-area GTG #2: Winter Wonderland
Another call out to all the New England-ish area folks for a second GTG! I've spoken with a few of those that made it to the first GTG and there is both...
Best Cheap Gear of 2013
Peter Vacco Headnet - Best headnet I've ever found - $15 shipped There are several NWT Costco Kirkland down jackets for sale on EBAY for ~60$ with free shipping. They are 800FP...
From Bushwick to Bushwhack: UL Compromises deep in the ADK wilderness
Companion forum thread to:From Bushwick to Bushwhack: UL Compromises deep in the ADK wilderness Thank you for depicting the Adirondacks as they truly are....tough to hike and yet so rewarding to take...
Family visits on JMT?
I'm finally thinking of doing the whole JMT next summer, and I'm looking for a way to see my wife and son half way through. He'll be 2 years old then, so...
Coming Soon – Backpacking Light Coverage of the Summer 2009 Outdoor Retailer Show (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2009)
Companion forum thread to:Coming Soon - Backpacking Light Coverage of the Summer 2009 Outdoor Retailer Show (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2009) If you have time I would appreciate it if you could...
