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Northwest Gear List from a rookie!
So I am new to Backpacking, but luckily discovered these forums before I threw down a bunch of money on gear... so here is what I have got so far Pack/Shelter/Sleeping Gregory...
Surefire L2 Lumamax
Ok. So, one is unable to justify the $$$ for the U2 - try as hard as one might. Well, then, perhaps the L2 might fit the bill. It is after all...
Fast and Light Ski Mountaineering
Seeing the ULA Helix ice axe made me wonder about ultralight ski mountaineering techniques. Let's call ski mountaineering backcountry skiing in alpine terrain plus roped climbing plus glacier travel. By using lightweight...
Henry Coe Trip Report – Essence Pack Review plus other observations from a new UL backpacker
I had a chance to do a weekend trip with my new SMD Essence Pack and have a few words to say about its performance in the field. The plan was to...
Ryan Jordan’s SUL Winter Challenge
I think we should keep the bivy weight at 4.6 oz. The experiment should be able to be repeated by other people and I don't think most will cut up their $300...
Animals stealing your gear
Jerry, re the crows/ravens: Then, after those ravens had lived out their life, the researcher repeated walking around wearing the ape mask and the ravens again made a ruckess. So, the ravens...
Can you possibly go lighter than this??
This has been a project of many, many years. I think I squeeeezed every milli-ounce out of this stuff and would love to ask you how you can possibly go lighter and...
Cassin Ridge, Denali - harder and more rewarding than expected
This is not a backpacking trip report, but it's relevant to those of us that enjoy backpacking in the sense that's it's a multi-day trip and that saving weight mattered a lot....
40 degree plus list
The list below is for backpacking trips where I don't expect to see temperatures much below 40 degrees. Here in the south, that makes it usable for most of the year. The...
Filter vs Steripen
Some of us use multiple water containers with the Steripen because we don't want to carry "heavy" Nalgene wide mouth bottles. Platy bottles or commercial water bottles are so much lighter, but...
Lighten up a Shasta Load
Hi all, Heading to Shasta in a couple weeks and wondering what I can leave behind. We're camping. Anyone want to take a crack at the list below? It's my personal gear,...
Single Wall / Double Wall and the Rainbow
Folks here have discussed in depth about the advantages of double-wall tent construction on another thread. With that in mind, how many of ye Rainbow (or Double Rainbow) tarptent owners have also...
GSI Outdoors Rehydrate Spoon (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
Virtual Pack: GSI Outdoors Rehydrate Spoon
What is your “luxury” item?
I very much enjoy the BPL forums but sometimes get the idea that everyone but me: carries sub 5 pound packs, hikes 30+ miles per day, sleeps on rocks with no pads,...
“Ultralight” Backcountry Ski Gear
Thought I'd start a thread to discuss backcountry ski gear in general, to see what folks with the ultralight mentality are choosing these days for skis, skins, boots, bindings, day packs, shovels,...
Ryan Jordan’s SUL Winter Challenge
There is still the 4 oz. to add some overfill or a vbl.......or them extra socks. Hey all, Long time lurker, first time poster. couldn't resist this one. Haven't read the entire...
Solo Backpacking
I'm embarking on my first solo backpacking trip in the next couple of weeks. I have plenty of experience backpacking with a group and am going to a site I am very...
First Time JMT Hike .... Pack List critique plz.
https://lighterpack.com/r/9kxwuz Have no idea how some of you guys get so light.... Newbie hiker getting ready to jump in.. Putting together my pack. Thoughts and advice greatly appreciated!! Joby, for a newbie,...
Sierra Nevada Summer Backpacking Solo Gear List, base weight 14.7 lbs (6.7 kg).
In preparation for a week long section hike on the JMT this coming August, I've been whittling away at my gear list. My current gear list is posted on my blog. I...
Zion & Bryce March 14-20. Trail suggestions?
Hi folks, The ladyfriend and I will be in Zion and Bryce NPs from March 14-20. Our plan for Zion is to arrive midday on Sat the 14th, hitchhike (or drive) up...
