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Leisurely Big Sur
I've been put in charge of planning a 3 day, 2 night trip to Big Sur in late April with some friends. There will be 6 of us with varying degrees of...
Eagle Rock Loop - Memorial Day weekend
Well...it's time to give my fractured/healed ankle a try! I'm interested in heading to the Eagle Rock Loop in AR over Memorial Day...as long as it's not 100 degrees, of course. Start...
Last minute change from CT to AT?
So I had thought I would have 1 month off to do the CT this summer, and have been planning my life around doing that. I recently realized that I could potentially...
Well I'll be dipped in DEET!
I got hammered by Lymes a while back, and have started using a lot of DEET when outdoors in the North East "red zone". I am concerned about damaging nylon gear, particularly...
MLD Duomid
LOL. Just surprised a bit by the weight. I own the Hexamid Twin. I don't own the Duo Mid but I do have the BD Mega Light so I'm somewhat familiar with...
Oregon trip...
After looking over maps and various sources I have come to the conclusion that I need some input... So I am enlisting the help of BPL'ers in the Roseburg Oregon area to...
New-ish Lyme Disease Prophylaxis
While at my family doctor for a checkup, I mentioned my plans to hike in the northeast this summer, and the subject of Lyme disease came up. BTW, my doctor's father had...
Animal Encounters in the Backcountry
Companion forum thread to: Animal Encounters in the BackcountryRyan shares some principles about how to manage wildlife encounters, based on his own encounters with wild animals in the backcountry. Good info in...
Cherry Creek Canyon, and off-trail explorations in general within reach of the SF Bay Area
A couple weeks ago, I spent four days in Emigrant and followed the West Fork from the Pine Valley Trail (Louse Canyon) down to just past the outflow from Bear Meadow. Stunning...
Need another set of eyes, please!
Sorry, in advance, for the long-winded post (I’m seeking help for it). I’m planning to hike the Ozark Highlands Trail near the end of February. I hiked the Ouachita Trail in October,...
Awesome New Chris Zimmer Pack
After my Absaroka pack was run over I've been on a hunt for something to replace it. I bought a HMG Porter from Anthony and liked it but it just didn't quit...
Prepping for backpackers
Admit it, when reading about peppers you likely have a slightly smug feeling that YOU TOO are fairly "prepped" with all your backpacking and (car?) camping gear. And then there is that...
Current Three Season List
It'd be nice if a screen shot could post here nicely. Anyway, here's a link: http://www.geargrams.com/list?id=8357 What do you think? What do I need more or less of? Bump for proper format....
A Solid UL Shelter!
I'm looking at purchasing a UL shelter. I am currently using a REI Chrysalis UL tent that has served me well. My preferences are as follows: 1. Shelter shall hold 1-person and...
Best Hiking Pants (American Made preferred)
Maybe try Rivendell's MUSA pants. They're geared towards cycling, but should be good for hiking too. https://www.rivbike.com/products/musa-pants Prana Zion is very comfortable, although I would hardly call the fabric “durable”. Very easy...
Permethrin and Pertex
I bought one of the last GoLite Bitterroot jackets last fall, and I haven't had the chance to take it out into mosquito country. I spray my clothes with Permethrin, and I'm...
Trailstar/Bigstar bug skirt
I am awaiting a purchase from MLD. And perhaps this is a silly question, but I am hoping for insight from those who have or have used a trailstar. In most cases,...
DEET causes birth defects
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/breaking-news/insect-repellent-deet-linked-to-*****-defects/story-e6freuyi-1225805789288 Replace the ***** with the word peni*s without the *. Are we now banning scientific terms on this site? Someone must have got hurt =( I wonder if it can carry...
Ultralight Backpacking for Lightweights; Chapter 3, My Favorite Shelter
My Favorite Shelter In this video, I run through all of the shelters I've tried during my transition to UL Backpacking, shares aspects I liked and didn't like, and then show my...
which tarp should i get? :)
SMD Wild Oasis? or TT contrail? I would like to hear your suggestions on why you chose that too Depends on if you want floored or floorless? I'd wait til the new...
