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Given the amount of info avail on the net for free, I don't think it is such an easy call. In years past, much of the content seemed stale so I have lapsed in the past. However, there has bee...

In GEAR » BPL Subscription
October 12, 11:14am
baking
If I understand your idea, the anodized pan would be on the bottom, with water in it, and rocks holding up the baking dish inside. If so, I don't think you need anything heavy or anodized, if ...

In GEAR » Deep Anodized Aluminum Skillet & Lid?
October 11, 5:20pm
baffled
I am confused about baffling. As I read the recent BPL articles on down jackets, based on Richard's research, the clear impression is that loft does not matter nearly as much as quantity of do...

In GEAR » First look at MontBellB Frostline!
October 11, 6:18am
cabela's superlight
Continuing in the hunting and fishing theme, and the search for cheaper options, I emailed Cabela's about their "superlight 750 down jacket" which is $129. They replied back that the...

In GEAR » Found this down jacket
October 05, 2:24pm
winter daypacks
This is one of those situations were almost any pack can work, just some packs are better and more specially suited to carrying snowshoes/snowboards in the winter. To me, the main considerations a...

In GEAR » Snowshoe Daypack
September 29, 9:12pm
softshells
The reason to own one and to wear softshells is that they are quite likely to be the most comfortable and best performing option for most conditions. The key is that it makes little sense to carry...

In GEAR » Newbie Questions on Hardshell and Softshell Jackets
September 22, 1:31pm
drying down
BPL did do a review and article comparing drying times for down and synthetic vests. http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/wet_weather_performance_down_vs_synth_vests.html ...

In GEAR » Importance of diverisfying insulation types
September 13, 10:36am
cotton balls
Both work well. Cotton balls covered with vaseline may burn more strongly, although this may depend on the amount of vaseline. but to me the main difference is mess and safety. The vaseline ma...

In GEAR » Tinder-quik tabs vs plain ole cottonballs
September 07, 6:58am
wool base layers
you could ask backcountry.com about the weight of the io bio option or their house brand/stoic options (if you can handle the two tone design). http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Stoic-Merin...

In GEAR » really light ls wool shirt in a lighter color?
August 17, 8:12pm
argon vest
I can't see myself using an argon vest. But when I travel in winter, I do worry about adequate emergency gear for a bivy. I don't carry a sleeping bag. But a limited use, waterproof, arg...

In GEAR » Insulation Warmer Than Down...
August 08, 7:16am

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