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Tom Killion.
Anyone in love with the High Sierra or the landscapes of the West Coast in general should give him a look. Definitely among my favorite contemporary artists. https://tomkillion.com/ Beautiful work! Thank you...
Ireland (West Coast)
I may be traveling to Ireland soon, and would like to do some hiking in the west coast region, including Donegal. Any considerations that I need to take into account with regards...
UL 1 person tent for the desert AND snowfall?
Here's a weird question! Scroll down a bit for the question part! I don't know who keeps up with the blog (nobody) (here's the blog: MaxTheCyclist.wordpress.com) but after over 6,000 miles of...
Hiking in Finland
Some shameless self advertising here =) Hiking in Finland is my blog which showcases my trips in the Finnish forests during all seasons. It also describes my journey from being a "normal"...
JMT abort - need suggestions
After spending the better part of the year planning for the JMT I develop HAPE going over the first pass - Donahue. Luckily it is a mild case and I should be...
Really Niche Fuel Canister Sourcing (West Virginia)
Hey, I had to give away all my fuel canisters before we moved to West Virginia (illegal to send thru and I honored that). Soooooo....I was "OK, I'll just get some at...
I'm Breaking Up with the West
The Guardian (UK newspaper) has some excellent interactive maps showing a variety of impacts from climate change likely to be associated with different levels of temperature change. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2021/oct/14/climate-change-happening-now-stats-graphs-maps-cop26 sorry missed it...
Relocating
Getting a payout is a plus. Â You could rent or visit a bit making sure to hold mail or forward mail to family, but seeing as your old address is being demolished...
Where Do I Put My Waterbottles When Backpacking?
Companion forum thread to: Where Do I Put My Waterbottles When Backpacking?What’s the best way to store water bottles while backpacking? You’ve got some options, but the answer depends on what you...
It's Time to Talk About Campfires
With full acknowledgement of wildfire risk rendering fires unsafe and inappropriate at times, I've found that depending on cookfires connects me strongly to my environment. Foraging, fishing, and campfires help make one...
RSBTR 7d MTN Silnylon 6.6 now available in dark olive and blaze orange
Since I posted this thread back in November Kyle has sold almost 1200 yards of the 7d dark olive MTN silnylon 6.6. Gray, black, orange and white are selling okay, but not...
Hiking Partner(s) for Some 2019 Backpacking Trips
Hi Everyone, I've been a member of this site for approximately a year now, but am still relatively new to backpacking. Last year during a two month US road trip, I discovered...
Nemo Equipment Blaze 2P Tent Review
Companion forum thread to: Nemo Equipment Blaze 2P Tent Review This Nemo Equipment Blaze 2P Tent review features a product comparison and photo spread of the sub two pound five ounce tent...
Trip in late september Flying From Houston!
Im looking for some trip ideas for the third week of september. Will be 6 nights. Will be flying most likely, and would like to go somewhere where the bugs are gone/...
Moving to UK: I will take all the advice you can spare
Well, BPL, on December 15th I'm off to London to start a happy new chapter of life with a lovely young lady, and a wet windy new chapter of my backpacking travails....
Question: Your Energy Lifestyle and Backpacking
"It always amazes me when people who claim to "embrace green-ness" get on an airplance and fly thousands of miles and then rent a car to go backpacking, as if the whole...
Planning for a BPL Poll
EDIT: Poll is now live . https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MNKKFDK Original post: A client of mine has generously shared her Survey Monkey account with me, so I would like to make a 20-question, multiple-choice poll...
Techniques for River Corridor Camping
Companion forum thread to:Techniques for River Corridor Camping Good info Great Montana pictures Two questions 1. I'd always heard it was best to stay away from river campsites in Alaska since bears...
Lightweight tent for Scottish Highlands?
I am looking for advice for a lightweight tent for all year use in the Scottish Highlands. I also intend to do the Pyrenean Haute Route later this year for 3 weeks...
Starting to doubt using my alcohol stove for cannister
With the Fire Maple FMS-300T weighing 1.6 oz, I am starting to question if I will stay with alcohol stoves or switch back to canisters. I am leaving for my AT thru...
