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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...
Jeff Garmire is Attempting an Unsupported FKT of the Colorado Trail
Jeff Garmire is attempting a Colorado Trail FKT (fastest known time). Here's his approach, gear, tracking info, and more. He started today.
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...
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...
