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Garmin eTrex 30x comments
Looking for a GPS unit for local backpacking and hiking , Really just to plot routes, Topo maps etc get familiar with unit before heading out later this year .Anybody have any...
Petzl diffuser vs Black Diamond spot and flood modes
Hi folks, I have a Petzl Tikka XP2, which I've been pretty happy using. For night hiking, I've found that I use the diffuser almost all the time, preferring a wide usable...
44g/1.5oz Sanyo USB Battery Charger
I've had this little guy for some time, but didn't think of it possibly applying to those that use battery cells and/or solar panels. 44g/1.5oz, Charges 2 AA or AAA batteries, self-contained,...
My dog is almost full grown and she got a new pack
Well my pup is almost full grown, she is 9 months old and has way to much energy still, I'm sure that wont go away any time soon. I can't wait to...
Getting some new gear
Hi, I have been reading these (really awesome) forums for a little while as I transition into lightweight/ultralight backpacking and now it's time to buy some new gear. I just wanted to...
Princeton Tec EOS or Petzl TacTikka – for 3 season AND some winter use
I've posted a question and followed a thread related to this before, but was a bit confused when I read a comment by a guide at a ski area out West saying...
2000-ish c.i. pack for my wife?
Ok here's the deal. I'm trying to downsize my wife's load for two season, 3-5 day trips. The idea is to get her pack as small and light as possible so we...
Animal Encounters in the Backcountry
Companion forum thread to: Animal Encounters in the BackcountryRyan shares some principles about how to manage wildlife encounters, based on his own encounters with wild animals in the backcountry. Good info in...
G700 LED FLASHLIGHT
https://products.universityofguns.com/g700flashlight 700 lumens, zoomable throw, 3xAAA battery power 75% off, order now ! https://products.universityofguns.com/order3744321 Cheaper by the dozen, think Tactical ! I know people get very into flashlights but $56 bucks after...
Te Araroa / First Thru-Hike Gear List
I'm departing for my first thru-hike in late October; I will be thru-hiking the Te Araroa in New Zealand. Yes, I realize this is a tough trail, especially for a beginner. That...
Flash Reviews No. 4
Companion forum thread to:Flash Reviews No. 4 C'mon Art, did you know this was coming out beforehand? :-) Haha, this certainly gave me a good laugh. At just $40, the Casio SGW300...
Do you always take the classic hiking essentials?
I was intrigued by the recent thread asking if we always carried rain gear. Being from the Pacific Northwest, this is a life-saving issue for much of the year. It made me...
SUL Wt Goals
Was thinking about reasonable weight goals to shoot for when putting together SUL. Easy info that'd be good to know the first day you start thinking about going SUL. What do you...
Black Diamond Helping Japan
Many individuals in many countries are providing private help. Individuals are determing that it is important to them to help. I like this most of all. i hear what you're saying. however,...
16 lb Dilemma
I have hit the stops on weight savings. My current base weight runs between 15 and 16 lbs and I am planning an 18 day JMT this summer with the longest segment...
BPLers GGG: 2nd Annual Point Reyes Bay Area Trip
BPLers Gathering of Gear Geeks: Point Reyes, California January 24th & 25th 2010 Palomarin Trailhead 5.5 miles to Wild Cat Camp. 6.5 miles from Wild Cat Camp to Bear Valley Vistor's Center...
Photon Micro-Light 1 White light
My Photon Micro-Light 1 is about two years old and is on my keychain all the time. Its an amazing little light...cheap, reliable, lightweight, bright for its small size and light weight....
SOCAL GGG 2019
Thanks for posting that info Ben. It saves me time trying to get a map posted here. Both Google Maps and Apple Maps know where Cloudburst Summit in case you want to...
SHR Aug 017
Oh wait. Â You probably thought I meant the Sierra High Route. Â Nope. Â I mean the other SHR: Strathcona Haute Route. Â Strathcona Provincial Park is BC's oldest Provincial Park located in the center...
Lessons in Solar and Electronics
Last spring i decided to go solar for my backpacking electronics. I had high hopes. I spent an embarrassing amount of time researching. I really committed to making this work. My delusions...
