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disposable lighters with visible butane level?
I was snow-camping last week on Mt. Shasta, and I got a chance to test three different fire-starters side by side at dawn at 10,000 ft. I had an expensive, heavy metal...
lightest hybrid head lamp?
What's the lightest hybrid head lamp out there? Marc Marc, Until BPL Staffer Rick Drehrer weighs in with an authoritative response, the best i can do is the following "hack" reply to...
EOS vs. Quad
Curious what folks see as the pros/cons of these two headlamps. Both look great - looking to decide and figured you gearheads would be able to explain subtle differences well. www.princetontec.com Thanks!...
Why do you want / need vestibules?
First off I'm a newish backpacker. Maybe 6-7 trips so far. So this is an honest question. I actually like keeping all my gear in my tent with me and not in...
Ideas on my Gearlist. Doing AT Thru Hike in 2018.
Hello. I'm new to BPL. I'm planning to do the AT Thru hike in 2018. Unless I can't find a job then I may just do a SOBO starting in end of...
Thanks for all of your help so far!
Just wanted to say thanks for all of the things I have learned here so far. I'm off to a good start thanks to the help I have found on these forums....
Best UL groundsheet
I've never had a problem with polycro. I only replaced my polycro because I couldn't find it...it was tiny enough to lose. I love that about it. Since I have a Hexamid,...
Double Rainbow vs. Lunar Duo
I feel sorry for any new member that stumbles onto threads like this. For goodness sake a few ounces more on a tent should not change anybody's feeling towards it. In this...
Do rechargeable lithium-ion batteries lose charge in the cold?
Do rechargeable lithium-ion batteries lose charge in the cold, or merely function poorly when cold? In other words, if a fully-charged lithium-ion battery is stored at -15C for a week, but then...
How to shed a pound or two
Any suggestions of this gear list? https://lighterpack.com/r/wfug2f --Mid-August in Colorado Rockies, between 9K and 11K feet elevation. Highs 65-80; lows 30-50; afternoon rain likely. --I tend to hike 5 or so miles...
Newbie 3 Season List - Advice b4 Purchase
Hi everyone, this is my very first day on as a member and I wanted to get right to business. I am new to backpacking, up to this date I have never...
What to add to / improve in my arsenal for 3 season hiking?
I'm relatively new to backpacking and brand new to lightweight backpacking. I did a decent amount of backpacking with my dad until 7th or 8th grade when I decided to focus more...
anyone with experience with both the arc'teryx altra and gregory baltoro?
I currently have the baltoro 65. VERY comfortable pack. However, I don't love the seperate sleeping bag section, and do love the full zip access of the altra. With the limited time...
Fenix E01 vs Photon Freedom Micro
When it comes to LED lights, which do you prefer to take with you and why? Considering the Fenix E01 (http://www.fenixlight.com/viewproduct.asp?id=79) and the Photon Freedom Micro Light (http://www.photonlight.com/Photon-Freedom-Micro-Keychain-LED-Flashlights-p/fm-led-keychain-flashlight.htm). They're both pretty cool....
Sub 3 lb List
I was wondering just how many people on this forum have experimented with a Sub 5 and a Sub 3 lb gear hike? I've gone Sub 5, and I really love it...
Staff Picks 2025
Our staff selects their favorite hiking, backpacking, and other backcountry gear that they’ve used over the past year - the next edition of our infamous Staff Picks!
Walking in Circles: A Tahoe Rim Trail Thru-Hike
A narrative about Andrew Marshall's thru-hike of the Tahoe Rim Trail during a big snow year.
Quick question for Duplex owners...
Hey folks, just got my duplex this weekend and I am super impressed. Played house in it this weekend as heat waves and me don't agree. I noticed 4 fabric loops about 1/2 inch...
Missing "essential" items: backup light, whistle, and fire starter
Hello all. I'm rounding out my kit and see a backup light, whistle, and fire starter frequently included on gear lists. I don't have these items and would love to hear recommendations....
