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Help me get below 10 pounds
Hi Everyone, I'm putting the finishing touches on my down-to-freezing Rockies-and-East Coast very comfortable light gear list(see profile). Right now I'm about 5 oz shy of my goal and can cut no...
Tarptent Moment versus Zpacks Hexamid Solo-Plus
Tarptent Moment http://tarptent.com/moment.html tent - 30oz - $215 liner - 4oz - $30 cross pole - 7oz - $15 (would not always carry so not including in weight) 2x ti groundhawg style...
Why are you not a Member of BPL?
"One thing i really appreciate about the forums and site is the minimalism of the software and open/low moderation feel of the forums. I know many people are calling for PHPbb and...
Heavy Duty Summer Socks
Hi. I’m a new hitchhiker from Davis, CA and I have a problem: My feet are too sweaty. I get constant redness and irritation, not to mention the smell! The very best...
My smart phone, a digital swiss army knife.
Ok, so I am sure a lot of people here are familiar with smart phones and how they can be used to lighten the load of backpacking. But I thought I would...
Non-Tech Person has Question
I just got my first cell phone a year ago. It's an Android from AT&T. I'm so non-tech I still don't have a home computer.....yes I'm at work. I'd like to use...
Sore shoulders
So far, every time I put my pack on I end up with sore shoulders. I am currently using an exos 46 medium with a base weight of 13lbs. My last trip...
The North Face Verto 26 pack?
Has anyone tried a North Face Verto 26 pack? It seems to fit into the GoLite Ion niche: 11oz, 26 liters, removable waist belt, one (???) water bottle pocket, and about $69....
Best summer shirt bang for buck?
I want a light weight,cool long-sleeved shirt for summer hiking (CO,NM,AR) for sun/bug protection as well as in case I brush up against poison oak/ivy. I'm looking at RR Eco Mesh, do...
Does anyone NOT Use a Cozy for Freeaer Bag Cooking?
I made my cozy out of an old reflective car sun screen. I suppose that's what you guys are calling reflctix. Anyway I shaped it to my pot so I could ditch...
Self Rescue on the Bruneau River
Hey, just did a trip down the Bruneau River here in the desert of Idaho. It turned out quite a bit different than what we expected! I've got the full trip report...
Snow Peak stove windscreen
This is my first attempt at reporting a MYOG item. Sorry for the crappy photos, but I think they'll work OK. This MYOG is reported to honor Roger Caffin, another SP stove...
New guy looking to try the hammock thing
Ok, I have had a ENO for about seven years (in my closet). I never used it, I hated the fact that when I got it I had to still get a...
CAMP Corsa vs all the rest
I borrowed a buddies Black Diamond Raven or Raven Pro Ice axe at around 16oz. I can't remember which one it was but it doesn't really matter for my question. My ice...
I'm looking for a warm shirt
For summer use in the Sierra Nevada, I normally use a poly t-shirt with an extremely thin long-sleeve shirt over it for sun protection. Then, the first warm layer I use (currently)...
Hexamid or Lightheart
Hello everyone, I have narrowed it down to two shelter setups and I need some quick advice before I buy one over the other. I am basically looking for some feedback on...
Kooka Bay
Lawson, Or just purchase the designs and leftover materials, raw material contacts, etc. and not all the existing baggage. Rename or rebrand the product line and move forward helping and supporting the...
No Hipbelt
Anyone ever ditched their hipbelt and/or feel that it's useless or not as important under a certain weight? Don't need no stink'n hipbelt At least if your pack is 20 pounds or...
Winter hiking around 0F and below - what do you wear?
This will be my first year of winter camping, and I've been doing various dayhikes to get things dialed in. I've done a lot of short snowshoe hikes, runs, and bike rides...
Front Bag For Frame Pack
I've been using a front bag on my frame pack for 10+ years. Here is a link to 4 pictures of the bag I currently use:bag The four corners of the front...
