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zzzzzzzzzzzzzz
get what fits and works for you ... its that simple and go out and use it ... over and over again the more you yak on BPL about what other people use ... the less you use your gear ;)

In GEAR » Pack Weight
March 16, 1:20pm

packs
most people out there, not BPLers, can make do with one or two packs for most of their uses and you can get a ~40L do most things pack at a reasonably light weight from most manufacturers for a ...

In GEAR » Pack Weight
March 16, 12:28pm

MEC
the previous generation alpinelite ~20 litres were known as some of the best packs in that price range .... MEC gear is "cheap" ... but not low quality ... and has a better warranty th...

In GEAR » cheap + light backpack
March 15, 12:55pm

more from the link
in case yr too lazy to go to the full story ;) "More than 85 per cent of the calls from overdue backcountry skiers that we (respond to) involve people that have overnighted," said Whis...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » A night out in the cold
March 15, 12:51pm

A night out in the cold
http://tinyurl.com/b3rmgf9 much more at link ... A night out in the cold Tales of unplanned winter camping After team-shovelling their makeshift snow cave to the width of about a qua...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » A night out in the cold
March 14, 2:54pm

Lost Teenage Skier Credits Reality TV Survival Skills
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2013/03/lost-teenage-skier-credits-reality-tv-survival-skills/ “He said he watched a survival show on TV and basically took branches and snow and made him...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Lost Teenage Skier Credits Reality TV Survival Skills
March 14, 2:47pm

Re: bleh
I guess I look at it this way in the other three seasons the consequences if your gear fails(ie gets wet) is you will be uncomfortable for a little but in the winter you could easily lose toes, fin...

In Philosophy & Technique » The "I don't get it" thread
March 14, 12:44am

use
do you use all of it extensively ... or is it still nice and shiny? if you use it till it wears out, dont worry about it ... if theyre closet queens ... stop BPLing and get out ;)

In Philosophy & Technique » I think I have a gear problem
March 13, 3:49pm

Re: Uneven fill
thanks andrew for the update ... that shouldnt happen with a limited edition flagship product IMO .... no matter who makes it ... a 1000 run 700$ jacket should be rigorously inspected prior to s...

In GEAR » NEW Patagonia Encapsil ("Dry Down") Parka
March 13, 12:45pm

Re: Why Humans Get Lost
thats what smartphones and GPS are for ... who needs those obsolete maps and compasses ... or any other outdoor skills just the shiny new gear that will never fail ;)

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Why Humans Get Lost
March 13, 12:26pm

All Reader Reviews by eric chan

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Montbell Extremely Light Down Jacket
the key to using this jacket is to use it under a windshell or synthetic jacket like a nanopuff by itself the shell is fairly fragile, there are no pockets, there is no waist string ... however ...

In Clothing - Insulating - Down
December 30, 7:44pm