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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...
Symmetrical Octagonal Mid by Tipik Tentes
I am pleased to announce that Tipik Tentes, a French cottage gear manufacturer of lightweight shelters, has brought to market a symmetrical octagonal mid in 30D silpoly. There is one currently on...
Durston X-Mid Pro 2 Review
Companion forum thread to: Durston X-Mid Pro 2 Review The Durston X-Mid Pro 2 tent is an ultralight (21 oz / 600 g) two-person, side-entry, double-door, double-vestibule single-wall Dyneema Composite Fabrics (DCF)...
First few days of a trip, what to eat when you cant
Every time I start on a trip, for the first 2 or 3 days, my body just wont eat or digest. I can readily eat little snacks and drinks, but I can't...
Carrying nut butters and oils safely and efficiently
Roger...in the US most food comes in plastic. Seriously. Good observation on the soda bottles. They sell miniature size soda bottles in the US (believe it or not), so really thinking about...
Drop is dropping
Received an email today that Drop will no longer provide products directly on their website for the outdoor community. They will continue to carry outdoor products on their store on Amazon. The...
Jackets, temperatures and daily use?
I was curious as to what people are using for daily use for jackets when the temp is below 50F and then when it is below 32F. You know, when you are...
UL binoculars or monocular?
Seems like an extravagance, but I'm looking for recommendations on UL optics so I can leave my heavy birding binoculars at home (which I usually do anyway). I found a couple threads...
A Winter Water Challenge
Ice augar can weigh ~7lbs .....Not a backpackers "tool". The ice screws I mentioned before should be <200 g each. Maybe replace one hiking pole with an ice pike pole...
Sub 1oz SUL Essentials - Flashlight, Knife, Wipes
Hi Folks, Been researching gear for a stupid light list I'm building (currently under 3.5lbs base weight), and found some interesting essentials that I'm not sure have been discussed here before. Here's...
Gaia: Multipath error
I was out backpacking in SEKI up to Hamilton Lake. We were playing with Gaia and bread crumbing and got this cool error. Apparently the satellite signals were bouncing off some of...
Layering for PNW - Need to cut weight
I have been torn in regards to the appropriate torso layering system for 3 season backpacking in the PNW. I have struggled to find the minimum necessary pieces to meet my needs...
First time posting, new to UL, please pressure test my 3 Season Gear List!
I have loved the outdoors my entire life, but only last year began to really lean in to hiking, backpacking, mountaineering, snowboard mountaineering. Over this Memorial Day weekend full of great sales, I...
