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Re: Value of a BPL Membership David and others: I totally agree with Bill. This is the best $25 I spent in years and it has saved me years of learning curve and 10 times the membership fee by educating me to the gear that ... |
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Edible Gear - Brazil Nut fire starter I had to try this one after reading about it in Backpacker magazine at the Hermits Hut Base Camp 1 store. It is edible and it is gear. It does burn like a candle as described in the magazin... |
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Re: Bivvy bag as standard gear I am just getting into the idea of using a tarp and a bivvy sack as a shelter in inclement weather. Have you experienced any downsides to the use of a bivvy? |
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Re: Tent Philo I am new to UL gear, pretty much. You have to try it out and calculate before you buy what your use is going to be and then read everything here you can find on the topic or specific piece of gear... |
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FS: BOZEMAN MOUNTIAN WORKS VAPR BIVY SACK I'll buy it if Dave doesn't or someone else hasn't already purchased it. Thanks. bd, email sent. |
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Gossamer Gear Sale Just got this in their email newsletter: 1. Mariposa Plus. Yep, still have some left of the '06 model and they are dirt cheap at $75.00 - one size left in both colors at http://www.gossamerg... |
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Re: US Antarctic Program Safety Manual I had the same reaction ... I just had to read, and read, and read for an hour or two. It was a great source of info for a beginner at real cold weather camping like me, and it confirmed the con... |
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State of the Market Report: Bivy Sacks The weight is what is important to me in considering the bivy sack as gear I will really get out there and use. The BMW/BPL Nano looks like it will be in my gear to try out (when they are availabl... |
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Re: Tarps and Bugs The following BPL articles were very helpful to me in thinking through the tarp and tent issue, UL and SUL bivvies seems like the way to go if you don't want bugs: Advanced Tarp Camping Tech... |
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US Antarctic Program Safety Manual I stumbled across this amazing safety manual, w/gear lists and emergency first aid procedures, tents, stoves, extreme cold weather clothing info, and more at the US Antarctic Program government web... |
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Outdoor Products Hall Pass Day/O'Nite Pack I picked up this pack for $20 US at a Big 5 to experiment with (Campmor has it listed at $14.99). The thought was to see if it would do for a day, a night, and a day camping trip. Here it is packed,... |
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Gorillapod SLR I rarely bother to review items I would not use or which deserve less than a 4, but this chain caught my eye. Owning a GorillaPod for SLRs I can't recommend it for a person trying to go UL. So I... |
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Spark-Lite Fire Starter (Survival Gear - BPL Gear Shop)
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Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil I have been using the same piece of Reynolds aluminum foil for a windscreen and a food prep area for about 6 months, maybe 8 now. It held up well and is light weight. It is important to get the heav... |
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BMW Stealth 0 NANO (6x8) UL Tarp - 4.2 oz. Catenary Ridgeline I don't think I could have found a better tarp to learn with and from. It is fragile compared to heavier fabric tarps, but it is precisely for that reason that it is a great learning tool This... |
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Mountain Hardwear Butter Balaclava I entirely agree with Craig S.' review. I carry this item with me everywhere once the weather turns cool or cold. I wear it over or under my Mountain Hardwear Micro beanie, and both of them unde... |
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PossumDown Gloves (BPL Gear Shop) These are a real find. I was waiting for the BPL Gear Shop to get them back in stock and am glad I waited. My partner got a pair of gloves from another New Zealand supplier and although they are gre... |
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Mountain Hardwear Phantom Down Jacket (Women's) This is a piece of gear my partner obtained. But, it also works for me. She got a large to wear over other items, and it fits me fine as well. It is well made and is warm, but not too hot in cold... |
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OR DryComp Summit Sack A few short months ago I never thought I could use a frameless pack. But, testing out systems and hiking more, because my pack weight was going down as my familiarity and technique with gear and the ... |
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McNett AquaMira Water Treatment It has taken some time, and a lot of winter boredom, to get to trying out chemical water treatment systems -- goal: reduce weight w/o gagging on the water after treatment. So after studying here I fi... |
