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An afternoon in Desolation Wilderness
You didn't think I was that confident, did you? Next post... :) This trip report summarizes a day hike that I crammed in during a family trip to Lake Tahoe, in August...
Post Hike Checklist Contest
Post Hiking Checklist Contest. First prize= 5 points Second prize= 3 points Third prize= 1.5 points Honorable mention= I'll mention you honorably I'm trying to put together a "post hike checklist" for...
Zebralight H52 vs Black Diamond Storm
One non-ultralight Item I still carry is the BD Storm. BD claims 50 hours burn time in spot mode, or 125 hours in flood mode. Are these numbers realistic? The spot is...
Three Season UL Gearlist (JhauraW) - photos, links and lots o' details
This was a major undertaking, to organize and really nail every detail down. I hope it helps some of you work out your gear!Three Season Gearlist (Jhaura W)http://trailability.com/gearlists/three-season-jhauraw/ Example of my Essentials...
Ultralight AM/FM radios
+1 on that Troy. If anyone has found an aaa powered mp3 player with sd slot and am/fm, then please share it with us all :). AM is obviously crucial if you...
10 things not to buy for backpacking
A couple of friends are getting into backpacking, and I realized they are buying the same things everyone buys when they go to REI with a lack of experience and a full...
Ultralight Tip of the Week
Mike, that was truly beautiful! That's exactly why I go out in the wilderness and will continue to go as long as I can put one foot in front of another! That's...
Best 70L pack for Climbing / Hiking
Hey guys, I've been doing a lot of reading up on packs. With so many options, I'm a little overwhelmed to be honest. I'm mainly a rock climber / guide and I've...
my “help change the first number to 5” list :)
my base weight is currently 6.9 lbs, would be nice to see that first number a 5 (not 5 even mind you, just the first number) :) I made one note on...
Apex Batteries
I just used my REI dividend to get the Princeton Tec Apex Pro for my after dark trail running. I ordered online, and havent recieved it yet, but i need to order...
Every I need for backpacking I can get at Walmart…
I've purchased all the other stuff in this thread, either for myself or my son. This is one I bought that I haven't seen mentioned. Outdoor Products Skyline8.0 day and a half...
lantern choice
For Christmas I received a Coleman Exponent F1 Lite lantern which I weighed at 4.4 oz (3.2 oz claimed by mfgr). Tonight on Steep&Cheap I saw the Primus Micron lantern w/piezo ignition...
Exposure Lights – Joystick MaXx and Enduro MaXx Review
Companion forum thread to:Exposure Lights - Joystick MaXx and Enduro MaXx Review These are very expensive lights. The Fenix and Zebra lights are available at about 1/5th the price and have similar...
First trip with new wife- what sleep system? also gear list for 6 days in Glacier
My new wife is ready to jump into the backpacking world with me. I'm currently a mid-heavy weight backpacker working my way to "light". For her, it'll be all new gear so...
Ireland Way thru hike Gear List
I have a fun little walk coming up this May 27-July 3. I’ll be doing a 650 mile thru hike of Ireland, on the (fairly new) Ireland Way trail. I thought I’d...
Testing Gear in Unusually Severe Weather
I just returned from an hour-long walk in some of the heaviest rain I've ever walked in. I was testing the waterproofness of my $15 Eddie Bauer Weathertek rain jacket (held up...
"normal" light gear & weight
Many of us lust after something like the Cuben MLD Skyscape X tent. Or the lightest NeoAir mattress Or a mostly Cuben pack - or rain chaps Etc., etc. But we have...
ULA Circuit or MLD Exodus need some feedback.
Hi everybody, I have a MLD Prophet for overnighters, weekends, and trips up to 4 days without need for a bear can. The Prophet does a really good job and am happy...
Mariposa Plus or Gorilla
I am shopping for a Jam2 sized pack with a frame and am split between the Mariposa and the new GG Gorilla. The Olm would be the right volume but the hip...
“pretty good” THREE SEASON GEAR LIST:
PRETTY GOOD THREE SEASON GEAR LIST: ======================== This is a companion to another GEAR LIST posted on the BPL reader forum. I encourage readers to compare these two lists side by side,...
