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Rainbow or Moment?
Hello everybody, I've been looking for a while for my first lightweight backpacking solo shelter, and I've had some difficulty deciding between the TT Moment and the TT Rainbow. I've read each...
Where would you live?
So at the end of summer I'm going to head overseas (from New Zealand) - I'm still trying to decide where to go though. What cities around the world would people consider...
SUH Backpacking…
That's right, Super Ultra Heavy backpacking! How heavy is SUH? Well, an 80 lb pack qualifies I think. Here's an engaging in-depth primer on the subject in eight parts:Backpacking System Extended Stay...
MSR Carbon Reflex 2
Alright so I just purchased one of these over the weekend because it went for $307 with shipping and everything. I am anxious to get it. Does anyone know if there is...
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Sleeping Pad Review
If I'm on snow, I like to have at least R-3.5, though I often use a RidgeRest Deluxe rated at R-3.1 with a bag rather than a quilt. (A bag provides a...
Choosing a Tarptent
I've been slowly acquiring new lightweight gear and am now down to choosing a new shelter - I'm going to go with something from Mr. Shires, but which one (solo shelter)? I've...
Nemo Nano tent
Has anyone here used this? There's so little information to be found on it, but for me, it looks like a decent compromise of weight, size, and function - it's truly all-season...
BPLers GGG: Point Reyes, CA
BPLers Gathering of Gear Geeks: Point Reyes, California January 24th & 25th 2009 Palomarin Trailhead 5.5 miles to Wild Cat Camp sites 1AB at Wild Cat Beach Wild Cat Beach & Alamere...
Steripen Usage
Hey steripeners, Just got a steripen adventurer, and am now rethinking my water strategy. I'm wondering what containers others are using for treating water. I've been using aquamira and kleerwater, in conjunction...
Bacpacker Magazine award to Big Sky
Kristen, now that many folks have weighed in over several days on the subject of BS and there is no question today regarding BPM’s knowledge of the nature of the business practices...
Miserable Environment: The Worst Conditions?
The conventional vacation planner posts this type of post on a forum: "Hi guys, planning our annual summer backpacking trip with the buddies, looking for scenery, mountains, wildflowers, and sunshine. Where should...
Cougar Perimeter Fence or other ideas
"Clea" is a genius 10 yr.old 50 pound wonderdog. I live on what is best described as a wildlife corridor near a major creek. Many animals pass through including the lions major...
PCT 2013 Mid-Late May Start NOBO - 3.5-4 month desired timeframe
Greetings fellow BPL'rs -- would love some feedback as to layering / warmth set-up that I've got (mid/late may start, hoping to end by Aug/Sept). Thinking Guthook Guide on an Ipod Touch...
Mountain Bikes Being Allowed On Natl. Park Trails
John, The time is at hand.... This Just arrived: From: IMBA Date: Fri, Dec 19, 2008 at 5:58 PM Subject: Take Action to Increase Bicycling Opportunities in National Parks To: xxxxxx@yyyy.zzz Take...
Book - The Adventurer's Son by Roman Dial
Audible just alerted me that "The Adventurer's Son" by Roman Dial is now available and I was wondering if anyone has yet read or listened to it yet. Here's the Audible summary:...
Question for the science folks--which keeps you cooler in hot, humid weather?
From a science/research based perspective, what keeps a person cooler in hot, humid weather-- a more tightly fitting, more conductive fabric or a looser, more breathable and airy/convecting garment? I've noticed that...
Skurka looking for expedition ideas
I am 15 years old, the last few years I have learned alot about ultralight backpacking, and have done my share of long distance backpacking without resupply, dialed in my gearlist fairly...
Cool idea for a trailhead shower for when you get back to the car.
You need three things: - scentless soap - towel - 1L water bottles. (2-3 if you want) Fill the water bottles and keep them in your trunk. When you get back to...
Vermont's Long Trail Thru-Hike Gear List - Any and all advice please! :)
As the title indicates, I'm looking for advice from people concerning my upcoming Long Trail thru-hike attempt. My wife and I will attempt this hike at the end of June; we plan...
Ideas to help me get a lighter and less volume of food to take on 5-7night trips
Hi everyone :-), Our usual hikes are 5-7nights and I end up taking about 4 or 5kg of food on the trips. I have read somewhere that 800g of food a day...
