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MSR Carbon Reflex 2
Regarding the rubbing....I want to be clear that I haven't noticed any actual rubbing occurring. I was simply worried that it MIGHT occur and if it did, that MIGHT cause damage. The...
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Pads
Hey BPL lab guys! You have to test these NeoAir pads from Therm-a-rest! Their claims/performance ratios are too good to pass up ... IF they are true. To keep the comparisons relevant,...
Learning Curve: What I Learned From Taking a Beginner into the Backcountry
I thought I knew how to take first-time backpackers out, but I'd never actually taken a bare beginner into the backcountry.
Big disappointment at REI brick-and-mortar store today
Due to COVID-19, I haven't been inside an REI store for more than a year. Today I went to a local outlet (ten! within a two-hour drive) to spend my dividend and...
Foot of Bivy sticking out of tarp?
My wife and I have just starting to backpack again after a decade long hiatus. This summer, I bought a HMG Echo II tarp and we have used that on our last...
Plains/desert in the fall/winter bikepacking list
Here is my set-up from a 4 day trip in western North Dakota in mid October. Expected conditions: High 55-80, record 90, low 35-50, record 25. Rain on 25% of the days....
SMD Skyscape Scout leaking
Hi everyone, I am in need of any assistance, thoughts on my experience last night. I purchased Skyscape Scout a while back. Seam sealed from the outside per SMD instructions online with...
2011 Backpacking Light Reader Picks
I'm not going to restrict myself to a year. Just my three favorite peices of equipment... 1. ULA Catalyst (7-8 years old now). I'm thinking of trying an Ohm 2.0 but for...
7 Days in the Winds
7 Day Wind River trip August 2011 Clothing Worn Function Packed Wt. Hat w/ Brim -- 2.5 Hiking Shirt -- 10.0 Hiking Pants -- 12.5 Underwear -- 3.0 Hiking Socks -- 3.7...
Given this gear and $300 in "fun money", what would you do...
Hey Folks! I'm new here, but it looks like a fun community. I'm hoping you can help me out with a littel advice... Obviously, the goal here is to bring down my...
Every I need for backpacking I can get at Walmart…
I'm not trying to promote Walmart but it is amazing how many cheap pieces of gear you can buy at Walmart. Off the top of my head: 1. Blue foam mat 20"...
The Deionization of a Golite Ion Backpack
Zach what size needle are you using? When I made my dyneema ripstop pack, I had problems until I used a jeans needle I had. I've been using a 16 needle. I...
6 day AT section hike
Hey guys. I'm new to the world of light backpacking, but i love the idea of carrying less. So i'm working on lightening up, but seeing as im an incredibly poor college...
JMT 2008 Gearlist (Aug-Sep)
You can view the gearlist in my profile, or click below. I'm trying to decide on a few more items, and lighten a few others. Any and all feedback is highly welcome!...
Learning Curve: A Shoulder Season Reminder
BPL columnist Maggie Slepian reminds new and old hands alike to prepare for shoulder-season backpacking accordingly.
Your Favorite Flashlight
@Geoff. Very wary on these batteries anyway. It just seems safer to me to go for a 18650 or cr2r flashlight as well as something like the e+ and have a failsafe...
Zebralight H52 head strap
From 0.5oz cuben, 1/4" folded over edges, with 4" length of packaging clear plastic (like in blister packaging) to stiffen up the center section. Total weight with lithium AA is 2.05oz. Steve...
Creative car lighting with backpacking headlamp/flashlight/lantern/Photon
I just bought a car that is awesome except that the internal lighting is terrible. Really dim dome light, and no other interior lights of any kind. It is a '97 Honda...
2014 PCT Nobo
*Edit: Ive added my gear list as a google doc and changed my shelter and sleeping bag. Hope this is a little easier to look at now. I am realy pumped to...
Tarptent Hogback
I've used the Hogback for 5 trips (10 nights). Though we had only 3 days with rain/snow and never with any winds, the tent was always very dry and comfortable. The tent...
