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Gas canisters
When planning an international trip I always use the Campingaz' store locator: http://www.campingaz.com/storefinder/ A quick search has shown various sales points in Romania even beside D...

In GEAR » Gear question about Romania
April 24, 8:20am
Maps for the GR 7
Inspired by Amy's trip report I am going to hike the GR 7 later this year as a part of my next long hike from the Southernmost point in Europe, Tarifa in Spain to the Northern most point, the N...

In Post-Trip Reports » 5 Weeks Hiking the GR-7 in Southern Spain
April 23, 11:29am
Big Agnes Fly Creek: Shake before opening
@Mike: Sometimes the solution is so obvious you don't see it..... Shaking the tent before opening any door should do the trick. Thank you!

In GEAR » Big Agnes Fly Creek 2: Condensation dripping into tent
April 22, 4:22am
Big Agnes Fly Creek 2: Condensation dripping into tent
Although I am very happy with my TT Rainbow I have bought a Big Agnes Fly Creek 2 as a lightweight double wall tent for an upcoming bike trip. Last weekend I have tested it for the first time and e...

In GEAR » Big Agnes Fly Creek 2: Condensation dripping into tent
April 21, 11:42pm
Enlightened Prodigy Quilt
I have an Enlightened Prodigy 20 F quilt, that means a very thick synthetic quilt. Still the bunching when cinched up never bothered me in the least. I actually wonder why you think it would cause ...

In GEAR » MLD Quilt Owners..
March 28, 10:56am
Neo Air All Season
Brian, let me elaborate a bit more on the NeoAir All Season and my harsh verdict on it. First of all I agree with you that I might just have had bad luck. I also concede that a puncture in a Neo A...

In Philosophy & Technique » Thoughts on gear for long-distance hikers
March 24, 1:59am
Thoughts on gear for long-distance hikers
@karl-ton I could not have said it better: The psychological problem you describe is what has ultimately driven me away from down. You gave the perfection description! Synthetic just gives me pe...

In Philosophy & Technique » Thoughts on gear for long-distance hikers
March 23, 3:06am
Thoughts on gear for long-distance hikers
@Josh My sleeping bags/quilts are always in a dry bag. But it is a myth that this method prevents your down bag from getting damp. The big problem is during transport, but at night while you sleep...

In Philosophy & Technique » Thoughts on gear for long-distance hikers
March 22, 5:30pm
Urban camping
Check out Richard Robert's blog on this topic. He has recently been posting here on BPL about his interesting lifestyle: He does not have a home any more but free camps in the city of London wh...

In Philosophy & Technique » Homeless campsites---how are they different from wilderness campsites?
March 21, 11:21am
Zipperless tent
Diane, thanks for the interesting link, but that tent is not for me. As you have already mentioned it is heavier and more expensive than my TT Rainbow. I also doubt that it would withstand serious...

In Philosophy & Technique » Thoughts on gear for long-distance hikers
March 20, 7:35am

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