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Borah side zip bivy
Hi, I’m looking at getting a Borah side zip bivy, regular length. I was curious of the width. They have a wide version. I’m 5’7” 165 lbs. with shoulders that are wider...
Quilt/Bag Pad Straps
Looking for advice on quilt/pad straps. I've had cold nights with drafty quilt use & tangled nights with bag use. Basic idea that down underneath is stupid & wasteful rings true to...
Seam sealing eVent mitts
I bought a pair of eVent mitts from Borah last year. I read a bunch of threads about seam sealing on BPL and ended up turning them inside out and covering the...
Sleeping bag comfort, long nights or age?
I collect old bping and camping stoves, having started acquiring them the last 4 years almost, so the last couple years I get out more than I used to, especially this last...
Oh Man! I forgot my _______ again!
... Not sure this belongs in gear lists, but anyways, I seem to ALWAYS forget my sunglasses as well. I just don't think about it when I am leaving in the early...
Colder weather weekend trips, hydro flask?
I'm heading out tomorrow for a weekend trip, and the low Sat. night is going to be around 23 F, and some snow starting in the morning turning into "wintery mix" at...
How do I get and stay asleep on the trail?
Hello all Meds for pain/swelling management are Ok. Meds or anything to make you fall out.Not so good. I still want to have my wits in tne middle of the night. My...
Help needed! Sleepless side sleeper
Thanks all! Sam - I checked the baffles on my mattresses. They look ok, not defective. One issue is that my hips don't have a lot of extra padding. So I really...
MiniBullDesigns Bug Bag
Some searches for Tinny's bug bag have yielded mostly "Yes, it exists and is a solution" posts. Can anyone give a more in-depth review? I'll be working and backpacking in Yellowstone all...
Leaving your gear at camp – theft concerns
I know theft is a common problem at trailheads, but what about out on popular backpacking trails? I'll be doing a short overnight trip this weekend. Leaving my gear at my campsite...
By the Numbers: If You Carry a Space Blanket, Buyer Beware
Never got rich though. Did make a living… all in perspective... But back on topic - seem like from the following comments, my $1 Walmart space blanket (provide it opens up and...
Bear outside my tent
There must be hundreds if not thousands of videos and articles on what to do when encountering either a black or grizzly bear on the trail. I am laying in my tent...
Lightweight Gear for Long Distance Hiking: Four Months in Europe
Companion forum thread to:Lightweight Gear for Long Distance Hiking: Four Months in Europe Hi Adam > f you think its impracticle with the Macpac harnesses, maybe sue could try the one planet...
My Current Gear List
I've been backpacking for 40 years. I've always loved it but I've always carried too much stuff. In about 1997 at the Chinook Book Stores in Colorado Springs, I came across Ray...
