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What is your favorite color?
I'm thinking about colors for designing my next round of projects, and was curious about what options are out there. I want it to look good. I've always liked Forest Green combined...
Sun Protection, what is your solution?
I've seen people in the high Sierra wearing a shemagh a few times now and always thought it would work well as sun protection. Hmm...looks a bit like something a desert dwelling...
Old school ultralight hiker here...help me update my gear!
This is my first post, and just have not done much UL in probably over 10 years believe it or not! (Work, school, career, etc. took priority, as did other hobbies and...
Trying out tarp camping, will my stuff blow away?
I am not new to tarps as I have spent many nights in a hammock but I am going to try it out on the ground this year. I have a question,...
2011 Backpacking Light Staff Picks
Backpacking Light staff pick their favorite gear/cool dealio/thingy-dingy of 2011.
Which windshirt for 3 season alpine touring?
I've done a ton of research through the forum archives and have found a lot of useful info. I'm more of a back country skier than a backpacker but clothing-wise there seem...
Staff Picks 2018: Our Favorite Backpacking Gear of the Year
Companion forum thread to: Staff Picks 2018: Our Favorite Backpacking Gear of the YearBackpacking Light’s editorial team, guides, contributors provide their favorite gear choices in BPL’s Staff Picks gear guide for 2018....
NanoSeeUm? No thanks.
I work with NoSeeUm all the time. I have some of the new lighter weight NoSeeUm from Quest and even though it is thinner, it still "behaves" well. I am currently working...
What’s Santa Bringing You?
First, to avoid the SEA-TAC debacle , let me rephrase to be politcally correct: "What's on your gift list this season?" I'm hoping for: --Steri-Pen prefilter --eVent compression sack (small) --1L Platypus...
Which Zebralight Headlamp?
I have looked at a number of Zebralight reviews and posts here and I am close to pulling the trigger. I am still looking for some final advice. My needs and intended...
Worlds greatest bivy!
Hi! Looking for the lightest, 100% waterproof and breathable bivy in the world. Need to stay dry even if it's raining hard! I don't use tarps! So please bivys only. Have searched...
Ultralight AM/FM radios
I have a few items that I need for emergency use as part of the on water trip leader stuff I do from time to time. I am a huge fan of...
Advice on lessons for ski backpacking
I did quite a lot of XC ski backpacking in the mid atlantic years ago. Still XC ski as often as I can. Couple suggestions: 1) Take lessons. spend a day or...
Your favorite meal from Packit?
Considering ordering some meals from PackIt & was wondering what your favorite is? Also, I will be ordering for a somewhat picky 13yr old, any recommendations? For me its the burger wraps,...
drying a platypus?
Do you all dry out your platypus (dont know the plural of platypus...) between uses? Any good tricks? I've tried hanging them upside down for a week or so, and often that...
Forest Nisene Marks State Park Westridge trail camp water source?
Hi everybody, Just wondering if anybody knows if their is a water source such as a spring or creek flowing nearby westridge trail camp this time of year. I know in summer...
Instrument Case
This isn't a wow project at all, but here is my latest DIY project. I like to bring my strumstick on trips. It comes with a canvas instrument case but the case...
Titanium Pot 750ml w/bail Kits
Coming this week, Titanium Pot 750ml w/bail Kits Pot with lid weighs 4.5oz This is what the kit will look like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=7&v=zGEaQKY_Tec Hey Dan. Any way to just get one of those titanium...
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!
Backpacking Light Staff Picks: Our Favorite Gear
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!
