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About Jerry Adams

I started hiking about 45 years ago. My first backpack was 40 years ago. I currently try to do one backpack trip of 5 nights every month (which can be tricky in the winter) 20 to 50 miles. Mostly I stay around Mount Hood, Columbia Gorge, Mount Adams, Goat Rocks, and the Olympic Peninsula. In recent years I have shifted to lightweight - my pack weight without food and water is about 15 lb (7 kg). I make a lot of my own gear - silnylon tarp-tent, bivy, synthetic bag, simple bag style pack. My sleeping pad is a Therm-a-Rest air mattress.

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MYOG Synthetic Fill Vest (Make Your Own Gear)

Jul 9, 2017 by Jerry Adams

Step by step guide on how to MYOG synthetic fill vest. This is an easy first project if you are interested in making synthetic clothing.

DIY / MYOG, insulated clothing, MYOG, Sythetic Vest

Evaporative Heat Loss in Upright Canisters (Part 4 – Propane and Cold Temperatures)

Jun 28, 2017 by Jerry Adams

This technical series addendum addresses the role of propane and cold temperatures in canister stove performance.

canister stoves, cold, winter backpacking

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Evaporative Heat Loss in Upright Canisters (Part 3 – Transferring Gas Between Stove Canisters)

Jun 14, 2017 by Jerry Adams

Instead of buying a new fuel can for each trip, discover techniques for transferring gas between stove canisters.

canister stoves, lightweight cooking system

Evaporative Heat Loss in Upright Canisters (Part 2 – Evaluating the Efficacy of Canister Warming Techniques at Temperatures Below Freezing)

Mar 13, 2017 by Jerry Adams

This article tests various canister warming techniques for preserving the efficiency of canister stoves in sub-freezing temperatures.

canister stoves

Evaporative Heat Loss in Upright Canister Stoves (Part 1: Measuring the Temperature Drop of Evaporative Cooling)

Mar 7, 2017 by Jerry Adams

Evaporative heat loss in upright canister stoves extends boiling times and changes fuel mixture composition. Here’s how to combat it.

canister stoves

Torso Simulator to test Heat Loss in Outdoor Gear – Radiation

Jun 25, 2013 by Jerry Adams

Measuring the affects of radiant heat loss to help you better prepare for the backcountry.

MYOG: Supplex Pants

Sep 11, 2012 by Jerry Adams

Step by step guide to simple, lightweight, inexpensive trekking pants.

MYOG: 3mil Plastic Tarps

Feb 8, 2011 by Jerry Adams

Practice makes perfect: using polyethylene to prototype designs means I can spend less and try more variations before sewing a final product in technical materials.

September Around Mount Hood

Nov 16, 2010 by Jerry Adams

Trip report and photo essay of a wildflower-filled circumnavigation of Oregon’s famed peak.

MYOG Fleece Headgear

Nov 9, 2010 by Jerry Adams

Come see the softer side of making your own cozy fleece items!

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