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AT Gear Reviews
All these PCT guys reviewing their gear got me motivated to represent the east coast. Here are my reviews of the gear I used on a very soggy AT thru hike this...
Thermarest Neo-Air
I purchased a Regular (72") Neo-Air mattress from REI in April of '09. In backyard "camp" testing at 40 F I found it to be definitely more comfortable than either my lightweight...
Lightweight Testimony: Lighter, Farther, Faster
Companion forum thread to:Lightweight Testimony: Lighter, Farther, Faster After a 5 day 4 night backpacking trip I realize that my 35 - 40 lb backpack with all my creature comforts can be...
Golite Ion
So after a few months of various tests I feel it is now appropriate to give a fair review of the Golite Ion. I absolutely love it. As soon as I received...
Backpacking with a baby!
I just got back from my first backpack with my son Henry on the Olympic NP coast- the Ozette Triangle. It was AWESOME! Henry turned 11 months old during the hike and...
Nunatak ARC’s and side sleeping?
I have searched the forums and found some answers, but I was hoping for some more personal experiences. Those who use the ARC series bags and are side sleepers please give your...
Gear list 3 season Australia
Well I thought I might put up a preliminary gearlist. Things with *s with them mean Ive written something below about it. Packing System *Gossamer G5 1 (7oz) Sleep System *Spinnshelter 1...
Backpacking Light Staff Picks: Our Favorite Gear
Our staff selects their favorite hiking, backpacking, and other backcountry gear that they’ve used over the past year - the next edition of our infamous Staff Picks!
Staff Picks 2021
Each year, our staff selects their favorite hiking, backpacking, and other backcountry gear that they’ve used this year - our infamous Staff Picks!
Cold weather gear advice for Alaska (really...)
Lots of fun things to do here on the Kenai Peninsula that I have never done: XC Skiing, snowshoeing, and going up mountain trails in winter above treeline. My cold weather outdoors...
Whats the best way to stay dry in the rain
I long ago gave up trying to stay dry in heavy rain. Even if I could keep the rain off my own sweat will soak me and there is no way that...
Zpacks Hexanet VS. MLD Bivy
I'm on the fence between these two. I'd love to hear your thoughts and any +s and -s I haven't considered. Zpacks Hexanet Solo URL: http://zpacks.com/shelter/hexanet_solo.shtml WEIGHT: 6.8 oz (with option of...
Please help me move from 1-season to 3-season
Dear Folks, I'm looking for advice to move the following summer gear list from 1- to 3-seasons. By three seasons, I mean something that will keep me okay for temperatures down to...
PCT / summer backpacking list -- input appreciated
I took most of Mike's gear recommendations and made some big reductions in my pack weight. Right now, my gear list is at 9.75lbs exactly--4lbs down from before. I didn't come up...
The Foothills Trail in 4 days!
My dad and I set out to hike the Foothills Trail to celebrate my graduation from college. We Hiked from Oconee State Park to Table Rock State Park. We planned to hike...
NeoAir & Winter Conditions
I am going to the Weminuche Wilderness Are the first week of October and will be camping at the timberline in close to winter conditions. The temperatures will be getting down in...
Captive Quilt
First Post Pet Peeves Don’t you hate it when you turn over or shift position at night and have to be careful to re-center everything on your sleeping pad and make...
It Sucks being a Cold Sleeper
Let me tell you why it sucks to be a cold sleeper. The other week it got down to 42F on my last overnighter. I was in my 10F Enlightened Equipment Enigma...
Trying to decide on a quilt...need advice
Hey all So I am saving up to buy a quilt, but not sure which one I should go for. I have always used a full mummy sleeping bag and it was...
Advice on Women’s 3 Season Sleeping Bag
Hello BPLers, I am looking to invest in a 3 season sleeping bag. I have narrowed down my options and would appreciate any advice. I will rarely if at all be going...
