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READER GEAR REVIEWS

Reader Gear Reviews
Gear reviews submitted by BackpackingLight.com readers, complete with ratings.

ADMINISTRATION

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Community Support Forum | 444 threads, 3035 posts

A place where BackpackingLight.com members can ask specific questions from the forum community about using the backpackinglight.com website or its forums, or other support issues not related to membership account maintenance (which should be referred directly to BPL Staff).

Re: SUL Wanderer Episode 1 video no...
05/22/2013 19:28:56 MDT
by Jolly Green Giant
BPL.com News and Info | 102 threads, 2062 posts

Backpacking Light news, press releases, and updates posted by the BPL staff.

thx
02/16/2013 08:10:07 MST
by kavin Caron
User Test Forum | 852 threads, 1677 posts

For testing the forum interface. A place where newbies can post test messages without getting flamed. Nothing informative here, total trash.

test
05/23/2013 08:12:18 MDT
by Mike V

GEAR

Latest Post

GEAR | 20891 threads, 242994 posts

GEAR talk. Everything GEAR. All about GEAR. Ultralight backpacking gear. Lightweight backpacking gear. Hiking gear. Anything GEAR. Gear that sucks, gear that works, gear that's cheap, gear that's cool, gear that's overrated by lying manufacturers, gear that's only available from a side street Spanish market, gear that breaks, gear that's multi-use, gear that can be Googled, GEAR GEAR GEAR GEAR GEAR. Now go. Talk 'some gear.

Over or under?
05/24/2013 01:34:20 MDT
by Matt Purnell
Gear Lists | 1423 threads, 18430 posts

Post your gear list here, get some feedback, debate the choices. Trying to cut down from 35 pounds? 6 pounds? It doesn't matter where you're at with your ultralight journey... we're here to help!

Re: 4 Day Rain Packing in PNW :-)...
05/23/2013 23:39:21 MDT
by jerry adams
Multiple Use Gear | 274 threads, 3043 posts

"Multiple Use" as applied to a piece of gear is a foundation principle of lightweight backpacking. This forum deals with the topic in greater depth.

Nothing
05/22/2013 18:41:04 MDT
by Backpack Jack
Make Your Own Gear | 4836 threads, 46683 posts

Do-it-yourself tips and tricks, material sources, patterns, techniques, and discussions of how to HACK UP off the market products to make them lighter (and sometimes, better).

Re: MYOG Down Quilt Sewn Footbox...
05/23/2013 19:33:40 MDT
by Ryan Smith
Gear Deals | 3906 threads, 22760 posts

Announcements of online & local sales, coupons, etc. Commercial posts OK, but ONLY if you are announcing a sale or coupon.

Re: recommendations for deals on we...
05/24/2013 00:46:44 MDT
by J Dos Antos
Gear Swap | 26957 threads, 116199 posts

New and used gear to buy, sell, or trade.

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POLICIES
  • For Sale postings may not include references (especially URLs) to any external listings. We'll cheerfully remove such cross-posting information.
  • Begin your post with FS (For Sale) or WTB (Want To Buy) for clarity.
  • Once your item has sold, please edit your first post to reflect that fact.
  • Posting a price reduction on an unsold item is perfectly OK, as is posting that some items have been sold. However, 'bumping' postings so they are back at the head of the queue is severely frowned upon and may result in the removal of the whole thread. The same applies to WTB posting.

WTB Breathable top waterproof botto...
05/24/2013 01:28:04 MDT
by Richard Mock

GENERAL FORUMS

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General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion | 3006 threads, 40045 posts

General discussion of lightweight hiking/backpacking and other backcountry activities.

Re: Little girls
05/24/2013 01:38:44 MDT
by Justin Baker
SuperUltraLight (SUL) Backpacking Discussion | 80 threads, 1366 posts

Discussion of SUL hiking/backpacking and ways to trim even MORE weight from your pack.

Re: Any "NEW" SUL Hikers out there?...
05/23/2013 22:55:00 MDT
by Justin Baker
Philosophy & Technique | 912 threads, 16952 posts

Discussions about the ethereal philosophy of going light, balanced (maybe) by both rational and (very likely) irrational discussions of "best practices", techniques, etc.

Re: Re: The Case Against Wood Fires...
05/22/2013 21:38:59 MDT
by Ian Bloom
Food, Hydration, and Nutrition | 1313 threads, 15964 posts

All is well if you have an eight pound base (dry) pack weight, but you have to add food and water sooner or later. Use this forum to discuss the acquisition, packaging, and preparation of backcountry ingestibles. Post your favorite trail recipes too.

flask
05/22/2013 20:23:37 MDT
by M G

SCOUTING

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Backpacking Light with Scouts | 107 threads, 1296 posts

A place to share experiences, stories, techniques, and gear ideas for backpacking light with Scouts.

Two options
05/13/2013 10:23:58 MDT
by John Seyerle
Philmont | 120 threads, 1595 posts

A place for the discussion of gear, techniques, and strategies for High Adventure at the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.

Been looking for this
05/16/2013 10:55:44 MDT
by Corbin Camp

OFF PISTE

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Packrafting | 115 threads, 763 posts

Packrafting is the use of a backpackable, inflatable boat for wilderness travel and sport. Discuss gear, techniques, trips, and the latest in packrafting trends here.

PFD
05/18/2013 19:07:32 MDT
by Dan Durston
Mountaineering & Alpinism | 243 threads, 2357 posts

Discussion of ultralight techniques, gear, and philosophy as they directly relate to more vertical pursuits above the treeline.

Re: thunderbolt peak
05/22/2013 04:51:09 MDT
by Dustin Short
Winter Hiking | 458 threads, 4937 posts

If your mission is vertical, check out the "Mountaineering and Alpinism" forum. All other winter hikers, this is your gig. Techniques and gear for dealing with SNOW and COLD.

VARIABLES
05/16/2013 22:57:59 MDT
by Eric Blumensaadt
Fishing | 200 threads, 1647 posts

Fly fishing, spin fishing, lightweight gear and techniques for the backcountry.

Re: Chinese "Tenkara"
05/23/2013 23:17:32 MDT
by James Cahill
Photography | 472 threads, 4540 posts

Camera gear, techniques, strategies for going light, etc.

interesting DIY reflector/diffuser...
05/17/2013 14:58:37 MDT
by Ted E
Other Activities | 157 threads, 1249 posts

Other activities not specifically related to hiking or camping, or the other Off-Piste forum topics.

r2r2rx3
05/21/2013 08:40:57 MDT
by Mike M
Bikepacking & Bicycle Touring | 88 threads, 701 posts

A place to discuss ultralight bicycle touring also referred to as ultralight bikepacking.

Re: Bike Question
05/23/2013 16:36:27 MDT
by J P
Hammocks | 97 threads, 953 posts

Specifically for those lightweight hangers in our midst.

Re: Double hammocks?
05/22/2013 23:04:40 MDT
by Dale Wambaugh

CAMPFIRE

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Editor's Roundtable | 832 threads, 21129 posts

Discussions related to specific articles published at BPL.com, as well as open letters to the editor.

HMG summit
05/24/2013 01:15:07 MDT
by Robert Cowman
Pre-Trip Planning | 719 threads, 5214 posts

Ask questions, post your plans, gather feedback.

Re: Careful planning
05/23/2013 22:50:43 MDT
by Jeffs Eleven
Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements | 1403 threads, 15123 posts

Need a partner? Need a shuttle? Find them here.

re: weather
05/23/2013 07:34:51 MDT
by David Chenault
Post-Trip Reports | 1668 threads, 12612 posts

Post trip reports, backyard gear testing fiascos, etc.

Re: Re: Rough Cilicia, Turkey, 25th...
05/23/2013 09:11:31 MDT
by Ian Bloom
On the Web | 338 threads, 1777 posts

Post your surf slop here - personal websites or other Web resources that will be informative to lightweight backpackers.

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Your th...
05/22/2013 21:01:05 MDT
by Ryan Rankin
Chaff | 1609 threads, 30043 posts

Unrelated to any of the forums above. No rules regarding the topic. Opinions, politics, the benefits of heavy gear, you name it. Please, no commercial posts, and NO SPAM. Courtesy is monitored in the other forums. In this one, you may need some thick skin to play with the big dogs.

Re: Re: Happy People
05/22/2013 23:06:21 MDT
by Ian Bloom
Photo Gallery | 337 threads, 3526 posts

A place to post photos - we're just testing this feature for now to see how it goes.

Southern Canadian Rocky Mountains...
05/11/2013 13:48:19 MDT
by Troy Malish

OUTDOOR RETAILER

Latest Post

Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2012 | 37 threads, 186 posts

Dispatches from ORSM 2012.

Re: Uppers on the 150
05/03/2013 13:33:46 MDT
by Mark Verber