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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...
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...
Gear to protect against THE most deadly backcountry beastie...
Even more listed in this recent BPL thread:http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=66632 -- Rex I do spray treatment of all my hiking clothes with permethrin. Shirts, pants, shorts, hats, socks, gaiters, boots. The stuff not only...
Worms in the Water: Are Chemical Treatments and UV Too Risky?
Why do many backpackers ignore the risk of worms or worm eggs in their water? Chemical treatments and UV light aren't effective against them. It appears that raccoon roundworm is very prevalent...
SUL so I could be super heavy
I just did a hike with 7lbs of gear (could have been 5 or 6 if I had left a few more things home.) It was nice to be SUL because most...
43 Miles on the Black Forest Trail
I've wanted to get out and hike this trail for the past two years and have been interrupted by weather or work but a break in my schedule opened up and I...
Windshirt suggestions?
My Montane Featherlite Marathon jacket had a zipper malfuction so I had to return it. The only problem I had with the jacket is that, when I am wearing it over my...
North Country Trail, Wisconsin
Early June, 2008. My buddies and I decided to do a couple days on the North Country National Scenic Trail in Northwestern Wisconsin. We planned, we mapped, we discussed. All was going...
