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Theory & Modeling

Application of scientific and/or mathematical principles and assumptions to advance rational theories that guide gear choices, techniques, or applications.

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Expedition Blogging, Part 1: A Satellite Phone-Based System

Sep 3, 2014 by Ryan Jordan

A series of articles evaluating platforms for social media, photo blogging, and two-way email communications.

Just Say No To Wicking: Non-Traditional Base Layers Based on a Next-to-Skin Fishnet Model

Nov 13, 2012 by Ryan Jordan

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A Survey of Water Hazards and Water Treatment Methods – Part 6: Ultra-Violet Light Methods

Aug 28, 2012 by Roger Caffin, with help from Will Rietveld, Ray Estrella and Rick Dreher

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A Survey of Water Hazards and Water Treatment Methods – Part 5: Filtration Methods

Aug 21, 2012 by Roger Caffin, with help from Will Rietveld, Ray Estrella and Rick Dreher

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A Survey of Water Hazards and Water Treatment Methods – Part 4: Chemical Methods

Aug 14, 2012 by Roger Caffin, with help from Will Rietveld, Ray Estrella and Rick Dreher

A look at several different chemical techniques for treating water in the backcountry.

A Survey of Water Hazards and Water Treatment Methods – Part 3

Aug 7, 2012 by Roger Caffin, with help from Will Rietveld, Ray Estrella and Rick Dreher

Part 3 of this series takes a critical look at several water treatment technologies available to backpackers

A Survey of Water Hazards and Water Treatment Methods – Part 2

Jul 31, 2012 by Roger Caffin with assistance from Will Rietveld, Ray Estrella and Rick Dreher

Remove, kill, or inactivate? Part two of this series analyzes the legal and technical definitions as well as the practical significance of water purification and filtration.

A Survey of Water Hazards and Water Treatment Methods – Part 1

Jul 24, 2012 by Roger Caffin with assistance from Will Rietveld, Ray Estrella and Rick Dreher

The first part of this series provides an overview of the threats that can exist in untreated (and in some cases treated) water sources. Squeamish and hypochondriac readers be warned.

The Myth of Pressure Regulators

Jun 5, 2012 by Roger Caffin

Part 1 in a two part series analyzing some of the claims made by stove manufacturers about pressure regulation technologies. Marketing spin or proven performance? ***Updated with Addendum on 6/12/12***

Storm Resistance of Ultralight Shelters

Jan 31, 2012 by Ryan Jordan

Evaluating the wind and snow loading of shelters for ultralight backpacking in inclement conditions.

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