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Wind pants for hiking
Hello, for many years I used the Montane Featherlite Pants for backpacking and packrafting, made of Pertex Microlight, they offered me the necessary resistance + comfort for days. In addition, the zipper...
Fall Colors at the Lake
https://youtu.be/1t9l3h7pXjI?si=xE906Z2acGXG0jof Country United States State New York Area Harriman State Park Trip Month (10) - October Report / Notes I love the seasons. Summer, winter, spring and the fall all bring their...
Tent advice: Yellowstone mosquitos in early July?
I'm planning a trip to do about 18 miles in the north side of Yellowstone (in Black Canyon) 6/30 - 7/2. The trip will be three days with lots of fly fishing...
2016 Seekoutside Divide 4500 Review
Wasn't an issue for me because I prefer the gray and was happy to save 3 oz. To be honest, I didn't really consider it from the durability standpoint, having read many...
winter in NY
That's another one of the great things about Harriman - 46,600 acres with hunting only in relatively small areas west of Rt 17! >I don't quite have the gear (yet) for real...
Do you always take the classic hiking essentials?
I was intrigued by the recent thread asking if we always carried rain gear. Being from the Pacific Northwest, this is a life-saving issue for much of the year. It made me...
More fun for California!
After decades of lurking, an elusive bacterium finally strikes in California California man is first to have a confirmed B. miyamotoi infection in western US. "A California man is the first person...
Sharing (Or Not) Locations and Logistics on the Web.
Overpopulation. I've become wary of posting trip locations, trailhead names, and logistics on the web. There are just too many people. And all of them have search buttons. Why attract more with...
Unwritten Rules of Backpacking with Buddies
First person to the campsite gets first grabs on tent site selection. Is that fair? If I pack in some cold beverages I am going to drink them. I did not pack...
1+ Ultra Light Tents?
Hello all. Been awhile since I've thought about some new gear. For the past decade plus I have been tarp and bivy camping. Most nights cowboy camping is my jam but I'm...
PCT Pack Size (With a 10.3 lb base weight)?
Ok Ladies and Gentlemen of BPL, I have a question that I would love to have your informed and thoughtful input on. As I mentioned in the title, I have a 10.3...
Good Day Hikes Close to D.C. Area?
I'll be just outside of D.C. next week and might have some time for a day hike. I haven't done any hiking in the area and wanted to get recommendations for must...
MLD Duomid XL vs HMG Ultamid 2
Hi, first post here. IM wondering if anyone has done a side by side comparison of these two shelters. I've owned the Ultamid 2 and enjoyed it for the size. I'm looking...
MLD Duomid Recommendations
Just looking for some advice from anyone who owns a Duomid, and what options you chose, or what options you wish you had went with. I'm currently thinking about ordering a Sil...
Tent Warmth Survey
When selecting and/or making a tent, warmth is a big consideration for me. It is seldom talked about here and most 3 season tents these days come with only netting for the...
performance between single and double walled shelters
195cm tall =6ft 5inch = very tall. Still, many of the TT will suit. Contrail is a large long high-roof single skin type, your head is well clear of the fabric, you...
Early Spring / Late Fall list
This is my list for early spring, or late fall. Temps from 30-70*. This is a 2 day/nite weekend list. A few notes: I will never be far enough away from my...
New Dome tents Tarptent & Durston
Multiple discovery. What I really want to know is how they’ll handle wind and snow. Where’s the rain going to run off? It looks rather exposed. I’m not sure of the point...
Trailstar or flat tarp?
Please can I ask for your advice on choosing a shelter? I'm based in Scotland and primarily hike and camp here and elsewhere in the UK. However, I also plan to do...
new backpackers planning trip near the central coast, ca
Hey guys and gals! First, many thanks for the great knowledge and advice and time that has gone into such a helpful community by all of you! My wife and I just...
