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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...
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...
