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Best Camera for YouTube Camping Videos?
I want to start a backpacking/camping focused youtube channel this fall. I need to decide what type of camera to use and what sort of editing software to use (but the later...
Best Portable Charger
-There are many posts on the solar cell/battery question, and the quick answer is that it is hard to justify cells over batteries for less than 7-10 days. -If you do take...
Waist Straps for Lights
I have a Petzl Tikka XP. I've always wanted to know how Skurka and others made it work with a waist strap. Ideas on where to buy/how to make one? thanks! Several...
Looking to shed some pack weight in a hurry
My plan on water is to fill up 1-2 liters in the morning and I will probably drink that all by lunch then pump another 1-2 liters for the remainder of the...
Critique my University of Scouting dissertation draft
UPDATE: See this thread on the finished paper now instead of this one here. The draft is no longer my "gear list". I uploaded my first draft of my thesis on Lightweight...
New Reflective Glowire Cord $13.50 per 50' w/Free shipping
Hi Laurel, Thanks for letting me know about the problem. There was a glitch with my system but it should be all fixed. Those of you who don't know, I ship worldwide....
Sub 5lb spring gear list
Ok I am looking for feedback to break into the super ultralight category I am doing a 2 night trip in the sandia mountains of new Mexico the temps will be lows...
Cranberry Wilderness, WV
Cranberry Wilderness Monongahela National Forest, WV May 15-16, 2010 24 mile loop I followed the route mapped and described here. Highs were in the low to mid 70's F, with lows around...
Relative Odor-proofness
I'm thinking that energy bars or mountain house foods might be more odor proof than foods resealed in ziploc bags. Any merit to this? They may not be at all, enlighten me....
Fenix LDO1
Fenix LDO1 Flashlight The Fenix LDO1 is a significantly upgraded version of the 50/60 lumens Fenix brand LOD. Like the LOD the LDO1 is an AAA cell powered, light weight (.5 oz...
Turning around
<div> <div></div> <span style="font-size: medium;">There are all kinds of wonderful quotes about adventure, epic voyages, and the need to keep pushing forward despite the conditions and the odds. We haven't found quite...
Showing an Afghan vet my UL gear today
A young former Army Ranger with Afghanistan tours is coming over today to look at my UL gear. He wants to get into backpacking. I'm hoping it impresses him enough to want...
Backcountry Night Photographs
Thought I'd share some from my latest obsession - night photography. I really enjoy the combination of planning, technical skill and artistic composition that this shots require. Everything was taken with a...
Snow melting techniques
What are some good things to remember when melting snow? I'm sure there's more to it than just dumping snow in a pot (at least with BPL standards). Is it better to...
Mountains to Sea Trail, NC. Sections 9-12
My in-laws have been trying pretty hard to convince us to move to North Carolina to be closer to family. After blindly resisting for years, it occurred to me that all I...
Hiking the Grand Canyon?
Has anyone on BPL done the canyon? What were some of your trip preparations? Did you use a guide service? Was it an organized group trek? What is the water availability? Did...
Looking for an MPPT solar charge controller without BMS
For my portable solar setup, I use a PowerFilm R28 rollable 28W panel and a Bioenno Power 4.5 Ah LiFePO4 battery with internal balancing and BMS. It's a great battery--its internal balancing...
Single AA battery headlamps
Yeah, MYOG on BPL can a little bit like lunch with Dilbert: Has anybody used this Fenix light? Last night I got on the waiting list for the new Zebra light, much...
Sept JMT Gear List
I'm preparing for JMT starting Sept 4th. Traveling with a friend, we're expecting to take about 22 days to reach Whitney (including some zero days). I'd love to have comments on my...
Things we did while mom was gone
A must read for any parent, this post by Craig W had been on my mind ever since. Left to our devices Recently, when my wife was out of town for a...
