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inside color for bag/quilt
Putting aside style and personal color preferences, are there technical/performance reasons for choosing a particular color for the inside of a bag or quilt? I know dark colors absorb heat, so does...
Backpacking mini speaker
For some, music is deeply linked to memorable and momentous occasions in their lives. The sound of a specific song can bring with it vivid thoughts of a moment in the past,...
Do you carry redundant backups of critical gear?
I was in the wilderness last week with a defective lighter and it made me think that for critical gear I should either: 1. have some sort of backup that I can...
Is all weight equal? - Trekking Poles ...
The thread about LT4 Trekking Poles got me thinking. http://gossamergear.com/trekking/lt4-trekking-poles.html I have these Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Pole http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en-us/shop/mountain/trekking-poles/trail-back-trekking-pole With baskets and straps they weigh 20 oz. The LT4 weigh 8.4...
Others Bug Me With This in the Backcountry!
OK, I’ve been told to ”hike your own hike”. Sometimes when I HYOH, I can’t! Others don’t let me. Because “others” while hiking their own hike, decide that I need to hike...
If you were seperated from your pack…
Roman, that is exactly what I carry on lanyard as well. One thing I found is that a small cordlock above all the items keeps them from getting horribly tangled if they're...
How do you pack?
I know I've changed my packing method over the years, maybe there's still better ways I haven't thought of yet. 1st: cylindrical items first: Montbell bag, tarptent, prolite 2: clothes go around...
Interesting 75/25 Dualist Scenario
Hey BPL, My wife and I are outfitting ourselves for the upcoming season. We've worked really hard at weight loss/fitness and are excited to get some miles under our feet. Here's the...
Sawyer Mini Backflushing
How often is it necessary to backflush the mini? Do you backflush before or after your trip? Do you bring the syringe if only out for a couple days? I would say...
PCT 2012 list - where to lose weight?
Looking for some comments on this from people who've been on the PCT, or even those who haven't. The total weight of the items below is 9.86 lbs, but I still need...
Hiker in Need!! can you help?
1st off..hello to all. as the thread states I am unfortunetly in need of gear!alot of you here know me,either from me buying gear or selling some of you my gear a...
NEWS 10/24/08: BPL to Suspend Print Magazine Production, Will Refocus Energy to Online Content Development
Thanks Don. I may do that. I'd prefer to roll it over into a premium membership though. The $18.75 is worth 9 months right? That would be fair. No mailing, no running...
Anyone hear of these batteries?
I just saw these batteries which seem pretty sweet! Here is the link:SANYO Eneloop These are rechargable and there are few unique things about them. Namely, after one year of time just...
BACKPACKING GEAR YOU WANT SANTA TO BRING
You can ask Santa for a big ticket item or just a stocking stuffer. And if you have been extra good maybe Santa will bring you both. (Hey, a Garmin In-Reach Mini...
2021 Bob Marshall Wilderness Open
One week ago both the West Fork and South Fork were drivable (ie absent snow). The Front definitely took the brunt of this storm, but it's possible in a week the roads...
Transparent Dyneema
The new Protrail Li is almost transparent. You can see the shapes of trees from inside. My older Cuben tent wasn't like that. Translucent, yes, but you couldn't see shapes. I'm not...
First hiking experiences in winter (Colorado)
Hello guys, my name is Fabian and I am a 26yo exchange student from Germany. My plan for spring break is to visit Colorado and go hiking. It is my first winter...
SirTonka's 2015 PCT Gear List
SirTonka's 2015 PCT Gear List Hey guys, beginning the PCT around April 20th, only one month away! 2011 AT thru hiker here trying to pack light and maintain a pace of 24...
YOUR TENT DOODADS?
I like to make my tent more comfortable with a few extras. GUY LINES: I make up all needed guy lines at home with small snap hooks at the tent end and...
AT "Microadventure"
Most of us don't get as much time as we want to hike. The "microadventure" idea is a reference to Alastair Humpreys. I'm in college and it's exam week. I have two...
