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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...
Hex 3 Skirts
Seems like a couple years back it was a popular idea to add a footlong or so no-see-um skirt to the bottom hem of the Hex 3 / S3 shelters. I haven't...
Weekender in CA
Hi, I'm from Berkeley, California. I'm looking for a nice weekend backpacking trip to take with my friends. Something in the 6 mile-ish category. Ideally, there'd be some kind of swimming hole/hot...
Dogs and Tarps
So, I'm thinking about getting a tarp and bug bivy for solo hiking instead of carrying our CS UL2 (first time outside of a tent, ever). The question for those of you...
2015 Bob Marshall Wilderness Open
Luke: I too am sorry to miss the chance to meet; however, certainly understand the choice and hope to make it to the Packraft Roundup myself, so . . . see you...
