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What’s in your FAK?
I’m updating my first aid kit & would love to know what everyone is packing, what’s overkill, what’s stupid light.  I primarily take leukotape, foot salve, body glide, alieve, a few bandaids...
40L Framed Pack Recommendation?
It feels like I'm shooting for the moon here, but what I'm trying to find is a good mix of features roughly around 40L. My main use cases (in order of priority): Ultralight...
Hilleberg for JMT 2017?
Hi, I'm targeting 2017 for a JMT thru-hike and looking for a suitable tent around 2 lbs. Candidates are: Nemo Blaze 2p (or the new Meta LE but no one seems to...
24: Santa Barbara Front/Back Country Loop
With my last completely free weekend for a while looming upon me, I decided a quick solo overnighter was in order. I wanted to try something different from my usual jaunts in...
Texas Backpacking??? Moving to San Antonio
Hi, I am moving to the San Antonio, TX area in a couple of months and wanted to ask about where to go backpacking in that region. I have never lived in...
Help decide on a shelter
As the title says, I need some help deciding. Bit about me. I live in NE Ohio and most of my packing will be in western PA or central Ohio. I've gone...
gaiters...are they needed?
well in a general all terrain setting of snow/scree/forest etc, i have a good outer shell waterproof windproof pants that have a stretch at the bottems so hugs my legs/boots also my...
Sock Advice
Our feet are different and this is probably a very HYOY subject, but I'm curious about your thoughts on what makes the ideal summer hiking sock. I have a pair of Dirty...
CA destinations
The Scouts of my Troop are planning a summer backpacking trip to California and have narrowed the choices down to either Desolation Wilderness or Lassen Volcanic Park. We're looking to go over...
Gear bucket list
What items should you have in your gear locker? Might make a good gift list kicker too :) My bucket list: Day pack Multi-day pack Waterproof stuff sacks Trekking poles 3-season sleeping...
Sell me on a perfect Shelter for 2 people.
This has probably been posted before, but having a hard time deciding. My girlfriend and I are having a tough time deciding on a shelter. We currently have the copper spur UL2...
Colorado Trail Start
I am in need of information concerning the time that the trailhead for the CT is open. I have read two differing times. One is 6:30am and the other is 30 minutes...
Performance Appraisal of the Tarptent Moment
Reading your post, I realized that I implied that the Scarp was the ONLY double-walled tent that works that way... which isn't the case, nor was it my intent. Oops. :) Hey...
Best town to live in near sierras
"You should reread my post and see if you think I was being serious." David, if your entire post was a parody, then I apologize most sincerely. You got me good. All...
Floorless Tarptent in bug country
I have a floorless tarp tent a friend of mine made and gave to me. Its nice but I rarely encounter bugs that some DEET and a bivy with a headnet can't...
Non DEET Mosquito Repellent?
Does anyone have any experience with any non DEET mosquito repellents? I hate DEET and I usually go late enough in the season so that I do not need to deal with...
2017 Backpacking Light Staff Picks
The Backpacking Light Staff Picks Gear Guide offers what we consider to be our personal recommendations for high-quality, high-performance, lightweight backpacking gear that we've actually used this year.
Great Smoky Mountains – LeConte – Bugs?
I'm planning a Spring trip to GSMNP to hike LeConte. I had a question about bugs and weather. What is the earliest I could do the hike without having to worry about...
Poncho Tarps List
I've been reading about poncho tarps. I could not find a Gear Guide for this area on BLP. Are these most of the UL choices? Campmor Ultralite 7 oz $40 GoLite Ultralite...
Relocating
Give them a standard 2 week notice. Â If they ask you to train nether, have them write up the Training Documentation as well as have them define the metrics for success. Â That...
