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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...
Passports
May be of interest, From the "U.S. Department of State" http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html "Beginning January 23, 2007, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and...
esbit in checked bags?
Anybody know whether I can fly to Kauai with esbit tablets in my checked bags, legally? I guess I can't use BPL's Fire Light cubes. Not permitted in checked luggage. Call Hawaiian...
To Poncho-tarp on not to poncho-tarp
I'm new to backpacking. I've spent probably hundreds of nights camping, but backpacking was not an option for many years. Now, it is and I'm getting my gear together to hit the...
White Mountain Presidential Traverse
In a month I have planned to do a White Mountain Presidential Traverse for the first time. While I have several years of experience winter climbing in the Presidentials in the winter,...
Stegger mukluks?
Anyone have any experience with Stegger mukluks? We ordered and received them. My questions are: Do they wear well? The soles seem awfully soft. Can the uppers be sprayed to be waterproofed?...
Going Wool? share your knowledge
Bill, I emailed Patagoinia about the hoodie; I hope they use your design.. Eric, I didn't know about that Ibex, thanks; it seems the Napoleon pocket opening is placed right under where...
Pack size?
Okay, so I'm downsizing my pack and got another 18 ounces off my base load for $50. Thats a mere $2.78 per ounce vs buying a $300 down bag to try to...
Newbie Winter AT Hiking Gear List
Hi all, I'm a noob on hiking light, and am working into it. I've got plenty of the heavy stuff, and am spending some summer hikes finding and testing lighter weight 3-season...
Berkshires-Down or Synthetic?
My nephew is heading off to Williams College in the heart of the Berkshires in NW Massachusetts next fall. He owns some fleece garments and some down which work well in California's...
Philmont gear selection..
Thanks, Mark, for the research. The index of "Bear Attacks" by Stephen Herrero has two pages under the words "tent, value of" The first entry (pg 48) discusses an attack of a...
layering in the Pacific NW
My current quandry, do I bring the Frogg Togg rain pants or not? Thoughts? -the hiking dude Hehehe-- you runnin' a Frogg Toggs museum or did you buy 'em to use 'em?...
Bivy sack for synthetic quilt?
Hows it going guys, I've been thinking over my gear list a bit, and am currently using a Spinnshelter (full rain protection) for my 3 season shelter. I'm thinking about switching to...
