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high loft wool sweater
looking for a really high loft wool sweater, I've got a few wool sweaters, one is a old Patagonia guide sweater- very tight knit, very weather resistant and rugged, but for the...
Glacier National - April
I'm planning to extend a work trip in Helena, MT to wrap in a first time quick visit to Glacier, or other gotta-see wilderness in NW Montana. It's quickly becoming overwhelming in...
Zpacks bug net vs. Gossamer Gear bug canopy
I already own the bug net, but the GG canopy is much lighter and also pretty affordable at 35 bucks. Not sure how easy the canopy is to use/set up, or how...
Batona Trail : NJ Pine Barrens
I recently ventured out to hike the Batona Trail on Thursday morning from The Lebanon State Forest office (Ong's hat) to Bass River. I got motivated by reading other posts on the...
Calling All Picaridin Users
I currently use 100% DEET and am happy with its effectiveness against skeeters and gnats. However, DEET is pretty useless against evil black biting flies. Can Picaridin users comment on its effectiveness...
Tents and Big Puppies
Does anyone out there hike with a larger dog? If so, what are your sleeping arrangements? I'm used to freestanding tents and almost always prefer them, but it's not easy to find...
DEET and dyneema
Anyone else have experience with 100% DEET getting on Dyneema (same Dyneema as GG packs btw)? Had the cap work itself lose while in a water bottle pocket of one of my...
First lightweight kit - some feedback wanted
I'm a long time reader of the site, but a first time poster. Basically I have recently started to purchase my own gear - and have tried where possible to get the...
3rd Annual Bay Area BPL Hike
Hey, on a trip like this, perfect time to test out your gear and see how your system works. It is short distance and we are having the largest gathering of Ultralight...
Mammoth Cave NP, June ’08
Sleeps With Skunks and I decided to enjoy a short overnighter at Mammoth Cave NP after heading to my cousin's birthday party in Cave City. After getting up at my sister's place,...
Options for lightweight, calf-length gaiters?
I'm trying to avoid having to wear pants while hiking in hot and humid environments to protect my legs where the trail is slightly overgrown. But I'm not quite that risque, so...
3rd Annual Bay Area BPL Hike
Jack there is a wiki link for info. I am sure there will be many coming from your area. It is on the last weekend in Feb. 26-27 Josh, is it Los...
Long pants or shorts in hot weather??
I'm prepping for a long hike in August. I normally wear shorts, but some think long pants keep them cooler. I am not asking which is better (I live in shorts), but...
Want to get into tarping, need advice
Ok, I've decided both in the interest of trimming weight, and gaining flexibility, I want to get into a tarp setup of some sort. I've currently got a tarptent contrail, and while...
Western Mountaineering and Marmot
Got two questions. On a thread I saw several weeks ago, there was a statement about how accurate Western Mountaineering temperature ratings were. I can't remember if their ratings reflected a comfortable...
Why would I ever wear short sleeves in the NE?
That was my arm this past weekend in Harriman State Park, NY. I thought the bugs wouldn't bother me so long as I was moving....I was wrong. I was wearing a large...
How many BPL'ers wear KILTS?
A recent thread on "monkey butt" treatment got me wondering how many kilted hikers are on BPL. If you wear a kilt hiking, what kind (traditional/modern), what fabric, store bought/home made DIY,...
Reader questions on backpacking in kilts and skirts?
Suspenders? Just don't make the elastic too tight and you can move the position on your hips or waist wherever you want. In regards to having skirts work in all conditions, they...
Sunshine Prepares for the Appalachian Trail
Companion forum thread to:Sunshine Prepares for the Appalachian Trail Go, Sunshine, go!!! I will be eagerly anticipating the stories! Good luck! You two are rock stars. I hope you enjoy your trip...
Miserable Environment: The Worst Conditions?
I have been practicing UL (base gear < 10 pounds for multi-day trips) in Alaska's less than temperate conditions since the 1980's, back when our summers were really wet and cold, including...
