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Painting Titanium Stakes
Does anyone have a good way to paint titanium stakes (like blaze orange) so the paint really sticks? I lost a couple of those $2 puppies last summer and resolved to paint...
RapidPure Filters Review
> it would be nice to pop the cell out of my headlamp in the daytime to purify my water. Now that is something I would try hard to never do. Why?...
Zebralight overload...help me choose
I'm buying a new E+lite for my summer hiking. I need another headlamp too, a brighter light for non-summer hiking. Maybe the newest Black Diamond Gizmo is good enough, it weighs 58g,...
Petzl Tikka XP
In preparation for a night hike I wanted to buy a new headlamp. Technology has come a long way since my old Zipka Plus.. (and I couldn't find it!) After a few...
Can't stop changing gear?
Anyone here constantly switching gear like me even if it's for the same temperature range? It seems like I finally get the weight/function right with the kit, then do a 180· and...
Surrounded by coyotes need help
On a whim at about 6 I decided to do a quick run/ hike right by my house. Basically I drove about 5 minutes to a dead end and hiked about 2-3...
Flexible Solar Panel Project
I'm going to be carrying this for a week-long trip to provide power for the use of gps on my android smartphone. The solar panel will be mounted to the outside of...
2011 no-compromise 3+ season gear list for the PNW?
This is my 2011 3+ season gear list for the Pacific Northwest as a Google Doc, that includes crazy things like a Jetboil, a water filter, and lots of insulation:2011 gear list...
Need to Lighten Up/Choosing Pack
I need to work on lightening up. I, like probably most beginning backpackers, went to REI and bought the stuff I did not have and hit the trail. I knew nothing about...
Going from 15 to 10
Hey everyone, I've been browsing this forum for a while but this is my first post. I started 2009 with a base weight of over 40 lbs, but when my wife and...
Going from 15 to 10
Hey everyone, I've been browsing this forum for a while but this is my first post. I started 2009 with a base weight of over 40 lbs, but when my wife and...
CR123 Rechargeable Batteries - Is this Possible?
A couple of devices I carry use CR123 batteries (UV water treatment and headlamp) and I'm trying to move away from disposable to rechargeable batteries as much as I can. What's always...
What’s the next big thing in headlamps?
* People seem to like the new Petzel headlamps. * Those who prefer a regulated headlamp seem happy with their EOSs and look-alikes. So, what is the next big thing coming up...
Bob Marshall Open 2019
The jungled obstacle course up Conner Creek felt like classic Bob. The worst I’ve ever seen before was coming up Hungry Creek to gain Picture Ridge. The aptly named ridge gives some...
Lightning is stealing the thunder from my backpacking trips
I have a fair amount of outdoors experience. I have learned what to do to minimize the risk of being struck by lightning in the backcountry, and I follow those guideline. When...
2016 JMT LW Gear List
After reading and researching the BPL forums this summer and fall, this is my first forum post. Before spending big bucks on lighter gear for a JMT hike next year, some gear...
anyone try the Black Diamond Ember flashlight/device charger?
I have a new iphone coming (joining the 21st century!) and was perusing small chargers and came upon the BD Ember, pretty decent flashlight w/ 2600 mAh capacity and 3.4 oz -...
Wintery April in MN
In about a week I'm going to be starting my (hopefully) speedy hike of the NCT in MN. Here's my gear list, finalized except for items that have comments by them on...
Maroon Bells list - hack away
I modified my gear list from my 2010 trip to the Wind River Range & Maroon Bells, dropping 2 pounds. I'm closing in on UL but don't have time or money to...
Final "taking this" list for solo JMT Aug 1-14
https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Asw1L5H29SIQdHVNcDNMTFNrLXZtcnVPdUJnWTlKOXc&hl=en_US&authkey=CKKMz9oN This list has been heavily modified from the one I posted about a month ago and was hoping someone could have a look. I'm debating just how much sunscreen I'm going...
