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Near Misses
What are some of your "near miss" stories? What's a time that you got lucky, but it could have turned out really bad. Here's a crazy video of some hikers in a...
Please educate me on insulating pants
Hi all, I've been researching an insulating pants layer for my sleep system and, knowing what I know of down and synthetics, I'm suprised to see a lot of people opting for...
JMT South Bound OCTOBER
Starting beginning October. Any thoughts or suggestions. Plan to putz along at about 14+ days. Medium-packing. Perhaps some side-trips. Winging it a bit in first week as haven't been as active as...
Beartooth Wilderness 6-day list
I'm going on a six day trip with two friends in early September. We'll be hiking around the Beartooth area of the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness in Montana. This will be our first backpacking...
ULers Carrying an Extra 20-40 lbs – WHY?!
the more you have to learn. weight, fitness, health is more complex than we think. i've hiked, run, biked, kayaked thousands of miles - i've been at 4% body fat before. i've...
Beginner needs gear list advice on solo PCT section hike
I'm new to backpacking but not to the outdoors and I've planned a solo 5 day trip from Stevens pass to Snoqualmie pass July 26th-30th. I know it's risky to go alone...
Which brand of denatured alcohol? Where to get it in US?
Yeah, I'm totally with you there. I'd like something a bit more squat. Certain 8oz drink bottles are perfect, but... ...but I'm no longer willing to use them now that my little...
Two months in Alaska – What would you do?
Hey all - I'm going to Alaska this summer for about 8 weeks, and I'm looking for ideas about what to do while I get there. Not sure how many people on...
Thru-hiking with a 3 month old baby?
I wonder if there are any issues with repeatedly taking a baby into higher elevations and associated reduced oxygen levels. The brain is growing like crazy at this age and I'd want...
Gear in “Tough Times”
hey--I said I was totally guilty. So so guilty. I could put together a much larger list of gear that I am currently lusting over. I have way more than I could...
Does bear spray work with black bears and what brand?
I really am not a pro on this but I can tell you as well a dog will cause more problems than solutions I think. We had a very well trained good...
Costa Blanca Jan 2009
Kath and I flew into Alicante late saturday evening 24th Jan handbaggage only on a cheap flight with Ryanair from Leeds, Yorkshire. The previous night had seen a severe storm pass through...
Considering the switch to tarp/bivy
Jamie - I can totally deal with three minutes to put everything away. I am a pretty impatient guy in the morning - maybe it's because I am cranky, cold, didn't sleep...
What do I do in Washington?
I am leaving for Seattle for ten days and want to get out into Olympic for four of them. What are some of my options as far as loops/great hikes to fully...
Introducing the Packrafting Forum
Hello everyone, Thanks for pushing us to create this forum. I know I'll be watching and participating! Packrafting is one of the most exciting developments in wilderness travel, and I look forward...
Philmont Checklist
Our OA Chapter is sending two crews to Philmont this summer and one of our leaders put together an equipment list for the parents. http://troop10.scouter.net/highAd/Philmont Equipment List.pdf Curtis Ware Troop 10 http://oachapter.org...
Andy Skurka in Scotland
Just found out that Andy will be doing the 200mile TGO challenge over here in the UK,amazing,would really like to know what gear he is likely to use as the lightweight movement...
Where to cut weight next ?
I'm trying to drop my base weight, but I have a limited amount of money to spend ($250 over the next year, maybe $500 if I can off load some of my...
U.L and hammocks?
hello everyone..I have a question,I am pretty new here @ bpl.I have been on whiteblaze for awhile.is it not such a big thing here to use a hammock as your shelter choice...
Poncho Vs. Rain Jacket
I know, age old question to you veterans. My wife and I call ourselves three season when really we're about a one and a half (summer and early fall). Well, I want...
