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Going west and bears
Eastern couple looking to take a western backpacking trip. We've seen a lot of the southwest, Zion, etc. I'm looking for Mountains! Problem is the wife is NOT going to accompany me...
Gear choices for the PCT
I'm finally starting to plan for the Pacific Crest Trail for 2010. I want to make a little shopping list early so I can plan out my spending for the winter. So,...
Gear choices for the PCT
I'm finally starting to plan for the Pacific Crest Trail for 2010. I want to make a little shopping list early so I can plan out my spending for the winter. So,...
Gear choices for the PCT
I'm finally starting to plan for the Pacific Crest Trail for 2010. I want to make a little shopping list early so I can plan out my spending for the winter. So,...
How light should I go?
Here's the deal... I'm planning to hike the Coastal Trail in Lake Superior PP in the coming weeks. Here's the link: http://www.lakesuperiorpark.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45&Itemid=77 I've never been there before but the trail is quite...
Hobo Gulch Trail
Well I attempted the grizzly lake hike via the hobo gulch trailhead in the trinity alps. The sign at said TH says 17 miles to the meadow. I have heard that the...
21 days of car camping in Greater Yellowstone and Northwest?
In August I will be heading west again for a road trip mostly doing car camping. Although I will bring much of my backpacking gear, I will also be bringing an old...
new to texas, need help with gear
Hello everyone. I am new to texas as well as new to this site. I will be mostly going backpacking in west texas, hill country texas, oklahoma, and arkansas. i moved from...
BPL Staff Clinics & Events
BACKPACKING LIGHT: Feb 15th 7pm, REI Paradise Valley, AZ What's stopping you from Backpacking lighter? Backpacking light is about being comfortable and safe on the trail (instead of struggling under a heavy...
Staff Picks 2025
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!
Why I fish to eat with tenkara
Companion forum thread to: Why I fish to eat with tenkara A 16-inch trout yields about 11 ounces of edible meat (70+ g protein, 350+ kcal, B12, selenium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin D,...
Episode 130 | Bivy Sack Camping
Companion forum thread to: Episode 130 | Bivy Sack Camping Discover Ryan’s discreet bivy sack camping methodology for alpine environments, encompassing essential gear, requisite skills, and a critical analysis of tent practicality....
Crowds--they're evreywhere
The local paper in Calistoga published an article I wrote about overtourism and its impacts. It's a long read, but that's because it's complex topic. Their website doesn't have the story up...
2025 GGG?
Any interest? Location is flexible as far as I am concerned Hmmmm. What is GGG? I thought I was entering a thread about Garage Grown Gear. lol gathering of gear geeks they...
Superstition Southwest Winter Jan 4-5
Country United States State Arizona Area Superstition WIlderness Trip Month (01) - January Gear List Sierra Designs High Route Tarp Tyvek Ground sheet GoLite 20 degree down bag GoLite Jam pack 50l...
Don't Breathe..
Apocalypse Now, NYC...Wednesday, 2:30 PM. June 7, 2023.. https://youtu.be/4btxnDeDZxc Welcome to my world. (I'm in California). Hey America, wanna do something about climate change now? Those fires aren't going to...
Cat Hole Question
What is the point of digging two catholes? Just put the wiping rock in the same hole. No I don't use hands to clean myself, not needed. The bidet does the job...
Relocating
I would absolutely move to Vermont if I were you Bonzo. Burlington is a very cool town and the state is left leaning politically. Also New England has the country's lowest rates...
Which of the contiguous 48 states is the prettiest?
The answer will no doubt be subjective and it may be hard to come up with just one. I don't think I could name my favorite song or movie, but I suppose...
Progression of shelters
Hello all, I am seeking advice of which shelter I should aquire next. Little bit of a back story of how/why I bought all of my shelters and why I "need" another...
