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Quilt for AT thru-hike (MYOG)
Ok... spent the last two days looking through many of the seemingly endless posts about quilts. And I think my brain's full. So, I turn to you fine people for some help....
Solo Tent Feedback Request
I'm soliciting feedback as part of some research that I'm working on an article for BPL about solo tents. So, a few questions for solo tent users, in the following context: Most...
Gearing up for the Appalachian Trail next spring
This will be my first ever thru-hike, so give me your thoughts on this set up. I will be starting April 1st, NoBo. Base weight is just under 15 lbs. I am...
20 deg too drafty for quilt?
Timmermade do a "false bottom" bag with that concept. A few others have similar concepts. I know some lightweight sleeping bag companies will also put less down underneath. No personal experience with...
I don't sleep well when camping...
Great point David, I only recently learned the valuable tip of bleeding some air from my pad until my hip just touched. Such a great technique to allow the air mattress to...
SUS vs SUL?
As my base pack weight has gone down into the 5-6lb range, I've found that I've begun to care more about the volume of my gear than I do about the weight....
Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape
Gatewood Cape ReviewInitial Impressions I was excited to get my new Gatewood cape in the mail today. Overall, it seems constructed with care and besides a few concerns (discussed with below) it...
8th Annual 2016 Gathering of Gear Geeks: Henry Coe State Park, CA.
BPLers Gathering of Gear Geeks: Henry Coe State Park January 23-24th, 2016 Corral Trail Head to Group Campsites 4 and 5 nearĀ Manzanita PointĀ 2.5 Miles Approx. Manzanita Point Camptsite Elevation 2,270 Ft....
JMT 2012 Gear List,
Here is my preliminary gear list for my JMT hike this summer. I will be going the first week of August for 15 to 17 days. I maybe going with someone else,...
MYOG Bivy
Just ordered some materials for the bivy. Bob, I like the idea of some side zipper action. I ordered extra to see if I can make something work along those lines. I'd...
camping= fire, why?
a campfire is not something i count on when i'm out in the wild. i pack for the weather and in a pinch can build a fire if i'm soaking wet and...
Father / Son Toddler Backpack
Hello all, I wanted to share a trip my son Henry and I took this last summer. He's now 2 1/2 and has been on 6 backpacking trips but this was the...
Shelter Shopping for Hiking and Biking
I am looking for a new shelter to be used when hiking and bikepacking. Packability and poles that reduce down to a short length are particularly important when on the bike. Iām...
TT Notch owners: tips for rainy weather?
I just got a Tarptent Notch and am learning the ins and outs of this tent. I'm looking for any tips and tricks for how to use it in extended rain from...
The validity of going lightweight for shorter trips
As I have said before, due to school and family responsibilities, I am only able to take 1-3 day trips at the moment. In the future of course I fully intend on...
Hacks you just learned even after years of backpacking
Following up on the antibiotic gel as deodorant (or, hey, as an first aid lotion!), there are single use packets on Amazon for 10 cents each in bulk, letting you take several...
What was your most catastrophic gear failure/break?
And how did you fix it or adapt? I was thinking about this as I was going through my tent repair kits (yes, I somehow have more than one). I always bring...
"Mirror mirror on the wall, who's the lightest of them all?"
Gear that works well is barely noticed once you're out there. It's really only the gear failures that are memorable. BPL seems to be all about gear because there are many beginners...
UL REI STYLE – Yes it CAN Be Done
Ben, 1. Well maybe it's time to get out and use said different pieces of gear that meet your various hiking needs and wants. 2. When did you say you only had...
Katabatic Quilts
To those of you that have Katabatic quilts, do you recommend taking the weight hit for a wide? I am 5'11 175 and cannot decide between Regular and Wide. I sleep pretty...
