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2013 Staff Picks
"Dave t made my point. Who gives a rats ass about any opinion!?!?" A wise BPLer, Nick G IIRC, once observed that opinions are like a$$holes, everybody has one. Since rats apparently...
2013 Staff Picks
Backpacking Gear: Being thankful for what you have I've got a great kit that works together well, so it's hard to pick any one standout item. Notables that haven't changed in years...
2012 Backpacking Light Staff Picks
My favorite gear for the past year has been: Javan Dempsy/The Stateless Society Quilt. M90 shell, wide cut, and 3" of loft for only 20.25oz. I have had this for a couple...
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...
2011 Backpacking Light Reader Picks
I finally made the dive into quilts this year. I purchased two from Katabatic. They are working out fantastic so far. 1. Katabatic Chisos. Ordered it with two ounces of overfill in...
2011 Backpacking Light Reader Picks
This was fun/interesting last year, so let's do it again. Top three or so gear/whatever you got/enjoyed in the past year. For me, it wasn't all backpacking gear: In no particular order:...
Cottage Stagnation and Recent Gems
I wouldn't count clothing as gear. I should have said as much. I meant to, but just forgot. You make a good point, though, that when you count all the stuff, a...
Home on the Highway - San Francisco to Ushuaia, Argentina in an 87 4Runner
Since we all seem to dig the same stuff around here, I invite you guys to follow along on my PanAm trip, We are camping in the back of 4runner and backpacking...
2010 Backpacking Light Staff Picks
Sorry gang, this might be venturing a bit too far off topic .................but I got to throw out some love to my little Texas Instruments TI-1100. I have always wondered why it...
This is what i have so far.
At the moment i am just trying to get the gear together i need for winter day hikes and ice climbing throughout the White Mountains. I am trying to buy only stuff...
Replacing some gear with UL stuff: top layers and sleeping bag
Hello everyone, after a splendid summer of backpacking, it's time to assess my needs and look into some UL gear, to decrease my base weight a bit further. Background: most of my...
New Alpinlite Beaked Tarp and Bugtent 1.5
Hi All, I wanted to post a few quick picks of my new shelter. I bought the Alpinlite Bug Tent 1.5 from the BPL forums and the Tarp is a brand new...
2008 Backpacking Light Staff Picks
My three favorites: 1. The BPL, long handled SUL Ti Spoon. I gave my "heavy" one to my son. 2. Henry Shires Tyvek Sublite tent. 18.5 ounces of condensation/bug free comfort. My...
What to do when encountering a black bear
So, I've never actually seen a bear yet while backpacking. However, this could be the year and I'm going solo. I'll be in Mt Rainier National Park around early August. I've come...
Highly breathable shell mittens (or trigger mitts)?
Does anyone know of any highly breathable shell mittens? (Or system mittens with a removable liner mitten)? A trigger mitten would also be ok. I am looking for something, ideally gauntlet (over...
I need rain gear suggestions for the Wonderland Trail
My wonderland trail trip is early September. I am somewhat lightweight but not really ultralight. My base is 14lbs without rain gear. I usually put on a shell in the mornings to...
FarPointe Alpha Cruiser 90 gsm - disappointingly fragile
I picked up this alpha fleece from Far Pointe from https://www.garagegrowngear.com/products/alpha-cruiser-by-farpointe-outdoor-gear?variant=43620978557115 I was aware that alpha is less durable than your average fleece. To me this is more like a paper shirt...
Bone mass/arterial degredation after PCT
"Case studies in physiology: Impact of a long‐distance hike on the Pacific Crest Trail on arterial function and body composition in a highly fit young male" https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7931801/ Significant spine and pelvis bone...
2022 Backpacking Light Members Choice Awards
Companion forum thread to: 2022 Backpacking Light Members Choice AwardsFirst annual Members Choice Awards – what gear do our members use and love as we near the end of 2022? Leukotape! The...
