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Hexamid Solo, Hexamid Solo Plus or SMD Skyscape-X
OK folks, I have been reading for a bit on this site and others. I'm looking for the lightest possible fully enclosed shelter for a solo backpacking shelter. I already have a...
Gossamer Gear Murmur Dyneema DX First Look
This is not the post that you are looking for. Don Meredithlightpack.blogspot.com Very cool. Nice pack. Thank you for sharing. Thanks for the insight/thoughts on the pack! I was interested in the...
My Party On the AT 2010
"Lazarus", "Hoss" and "Newton" set out on the AT from Indian Grave Gap on Monday May 31st after being shuttled there from the Mount Rogers Hostel in Damascus, VA. Stiles are still...
Ten Mile River
If anyone has experience with Ten Mile River in CT/NY I would love to hear from you. I have no car and would like to do a trip using Metro North to...
Antibiotic gel prevents borreliosis resulting from tick bites
Came across this today and thought it deserves it's own thread: Antibiotic gel prevents borreliosis resulting from tick bites An antibiotic gel based on azithromycin, an antibiotic with antibacterial properties, helps...
Do I have any other option for a water purifier a part from the Steripen and Sawyer models?
Hi. Me again. I must be famous on this website by now! :-P So I went through every single one of the discussions I have initiated, but I still have a few...
State of the Market Report: Family/Group Backpacking Tents
Companion forum thread to:State of the Market Report: Family/Group Backpacking Tents From Mary : There is also the issue of footprint size. This is an area where the TT Hogback does particularly...
Google’s Parent Has a Plan to Eliminate Mosquitoes Worldwide
Mosquitos are not just a hassle for backpackers; they are the world’s deadliest animal. This sounds promising but there may be unintendd consequences. What else could be infected or affected by this...
Tarptent Has A New 1P: The Bowfin
I had the 1p, really really great design and workmanship, just too snug for me. I think the 2p would have been too large and heavy for solo use. If they made...
Need a new camera
So I've lugged D70 & D90 around for the last few years. It been a love hate relationship. Love the photos I can take with it hate the cost and the weight....
2006 Unconventional Sleep Systems Manifesto
Companion thread to:2006 Unconventional Sleep Systems Manifesto "The HOOD, yes, HOOD, goes over my head." Sounds claustrophic to me. Also, what about capturing all the water that you exhale all night long?...
Thanksgiving backpacking ideas?
We're looking to take advantage of the Thanksgiving holiday by taking a 2-3 night backpacking trip. We recently relocated to the San Francisco bay area (Oakland) and ideally would like to drive...
BPL Meetups in Michigan, Candadian Shield, and ADK
Hope everyone is having a great weekend :-) I really enjoyed the 6 trips in the last year where I met up with other folk from BPL, and I am looking to...
Tarptents and dogs?
Hello all :) First post here but I've been reading a lot over the past couple of weeks. I'm preparing to cut a lot of weight from my current 2-person backpacking setup....
Going Backpacking for 2 years with my brother and my dog.
@willspower3 "More miles, more extreme conditions, and a longer duration than they are used to or designed to handle." For the most part, I'm with you David, And I haven't thru hiked...
Climate change to “supercharge” poison ivy (and poison oak, poison sumac)
This Grist article describes how poison ivy responds to climate change: https://grist.org/climate/climate-change-is-making-poison-ivy-stronger-and-itchier/ In brief: - More CO2 makes the plants grow much bigger, with more urushiol, the skin-toxic oil - Warmer soils...
Sacramento Area Backpacking in May
I'm looking for places to backpack that are within 2.5 hours from Sacramento. The purpose of the trip is to get prepared for bigger backpacking trips in Summer. The caveat is that...
Relocating
I would absolutely move to Vermont if I were you Bonzo. Burlington is a very cool town and the state is left leaning politically. Also New England has the country's lowest rates...
Bowfin 2 Report
The gear review section is closed, so I hope that this post is allowed here. I have no affiliation with Tarptents. I (and the fiancee and small dog at times) spent about...
Ultralight and the 10 Essentials
A dayhiking list based on the ten essential groups. http://texas.sierraclub.org/dallas/page.asp?10essentialgroups Medical- ID/medical tag, first aid kit, medications Shelter- rain gear, heat sheet Fire- fire starter/tinder Hydration- water container, purification method Communication- safety...
