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Gear recommendations for beginner backpackers.
I have some friends that want to get into doing overnights. They have been asking me for gear recommendations, but what do you tell them when you use a tarp, sleep in...
Help me make a 22L overnight kit...
...out of my (relatively lightweight) mainstream gear list. Hi, all. I'm Mal and I'm a new hiker. Okay, I was a scout and hiked Philmont, but that was in 1985. The Navy...
Advice: Hitting the John Muir Trail in a week
I've been up in Yosemite climbing for the last three weeks and have decided to take a break and go hike the John Muir Trail starting around June 14. Since I'm in...
Canmore guide, Japanese visitor safe after being chased up a tree by grizzly
never know when being a top notch climber will come in handy ;) LAKE LOUISE — One of North America’s top mountaineers was stalked by a grizzly bear for about 300 metres...
new nook e-reader 1oz lighter than lightest kindle
so, not exactly UL backpacking gear, but these things now weigh less than a small paperback. i'm not sure about you, but sometimes i get bored sitting at camp if i'm solo...
1 Heavy essential item you can’ leave at home?
What is the one essential item, no matter how heavy, you can't leave at home? Mine... it's the Thermarest 20 inch Trekker Chair 2 about 11 to 12 ounces. Almost an extra...
2-4 day Gear list for PNW (recommend me a bivy)
Here is my gear list which does not include water weight, food, or clothes worn/trekking poles. Recommend me a bivy sack I should throw into the mix and critique my list. Mld...
14500's Purchase Advice Please
I'm still waiting for the ZL H52w I ordered to arrive, so in the meantime I was looking over the option to burn 14500's in it. Although I've used rechargeable AA and...
"Light" gear list to shoot for?
Hello all, I'm using the winter months to get my gear in order for summer Sierra backpacking. Let me start by saying I have nothing but respect for people in the 5-10...
Alternative electronic gadget chargers
Solar charging umbrella with LED torch, also boosts cell phone reception, the Vodafone prototype Booster Brolly:http://www.earthtechling.com/2012/06/solar-charging-umbrella-will-help-you-beat-the-heat/ More prototypes from Vodafone: Power Shorts turn movement into electricity, Recharge Sleeping Bag turns heat into...
Lightsaber
I was just thinking of this on my last trip. A lightsaber can be used to start fires, cut fire wood, free yourself from an avalanche, build an ice cave, and even...
REI Outlet 50% off now
Camping gear is off 50% right now at REI Outlet. i was looking for replace our decade old 1/4 dome with a newer model 54% savings is significant! Prices are good, but...
Unconventional PCT hiking method? (nocturnal hiking)
Hey all, I'm planning a SOBO hike this coming summer, the main reason being that a)if going NOBO I would have to start pretty late (mid May) and b) I really would...
JMT speed record attempt
It's after the fact and moot now, but Mark Davis seemed to have the best method at attempting verification for solo efforts. Mark passed out small cards with his name and email...
Behavioral-Science Foundations of the Backpacking Light Member Gear Review System as a High-Fidelity Trust Signal
Here’s my thought: if the thread is reviewing ABC water bottle then posts should be reviews of and questions about ABC water bottles not why users think that water bottles in general...
Primus Micron Lantern $14.98
Is it ultralight? No Will I take it backpacking? doubtful Do I need it? No Is it cool? heck yeah! So I was killing time at my local Academy during lunch and...
Snow Peak Lantern
Hello. I'm looking to purchase some additional lighting for trips with my girlfriend. We are getting by on my zebralight and iPhone flashlights but I think we would have a better time...
Portable USB Battery charger recommendations
Hi folks, Looking to buy a USB battery charger and looking for recommendations. It would be to charging USB devices. Cheers, Stephen IMO the easiest, most hassle free, and lightest way is...
Going from Traditional to Lightweight
First post here at BPL. I'm 6'3'' and 165 lbs, a side sleeper, and athletic. I'm trying to get back into backpacking (Eagle Scout with Philmont and lots of other hikes under...
Zion Nat'l Park Traverse 2012, aka "The Trans-Zion", BPL Group Run-Round #2
The Fluid 6 does have pockets on the front.....just not nearly as big as the Nathan. I typically put a camera in one and 3-4 bars/gus in the other. It carries fairly...
