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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...
Tentative 3-Season Packing List
So I've been scouring the forums for weeks trying to piece together a good set, and what with the REI sale right now I figure this is a good time to pick...
Catskills Winter
I know that we have a long time to go, but I am hoping to get into the Catskills this coming winter. I am assuming that day time temperatures will be around...
AT Thru Hike 2011 or 2012 Gear List
Need help scrutinizing my gear list. Goal is pack weighing ~9 lbs (10 lbs is now looking more realistic) without water, fuel, food. I plan to hike from GA -> ME starting...
JMT Gear List
Hey all, I didn't feel right hijacking another's thread on the same topic so started my own. Please pick apart my gear list; always looking for ideas to lighten the load. thank,...
JMT Gear List
Hey all, I didn't feel right hijacking another's thread on the same topic so started my own. Please pick apart my gear list; always looking for ideas to lighten the load. thank,...
