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StoveBench: A Stove Testing Protocol for Comparing the Performance of Backpacking Stoves
James Marco, you know that you you shouldn't throw out the high and low! You are artificially narrowing your results. The high and low indicate experimental uncertainty with the procedure/setup. Statistics are...
StoveBench: A Stove Testing Protocol for Comparing the Performance of Backpacking Stoves
Companion forum thread to: StoveBench: A Stove Testing Protocol for Comparing the Performance of Backpacking StovesStoveBench defines a protocol that is used to measure two important backpacking stove performance features (power and efficiency)...
StoveBench: A Stove Testing Protocol for Comparing the Performance of Backpacking Stoves
StoveBench defines a protocol that is used to measure two important backpacking stove performance features (power and efficiency) in order to determine a single, quantifiable performance factor called the StoveBench Score.
How did your crew select itineraries?
Just wondering what some of your crews' strategies may have been for selecting their top 6 itineraries. The Philmont Guidebook says to have each crew member (youth) choose their six favorite programs,...
MYOG Fingerless Mittens easy
I needed something to keep my hands warm for typing and handwriting in the winter months. This started as a discussion in the regular gear area, I thought it should be over...
Power Bank Testing Results
So at the suggestion of David Thomas I bought myself a voltmeter/ammeter and have since been going HOG WILD. I've tested every cable in my house, bought more batteries and cables than...
Shake, rattle and roll.
I was thinking of Alaska people. I hope all of you are doing okay. David still has power and internet access and time to post so must be okay. They were talking...
Nuclear power and climate targets
I found this bit worth knowing about. I am not going to post my opinion about it because I have not really formed one yet, besides general leanings on nuclear power. https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/finland-eyes-nuclear-power-to-hit-climate-targets#.W_IWe3RJ3DM...
Bob Marshall Open 2019
I'm getting excited too. I was looking at route options last night. A local recommended Buffalo Joe's in Depuyer for dinner, and they also may be able to give me a lift...
Favorite Mens Briefs / Boxers for Backpacking???
Hi, What is your favorite mens briefs / boxers for backpacking? I have worn the Patagonia Capilene briefs for years, but their latest re-design does not fit me right. I am looking...
Fun w/ packing peanuts
Finally got a chance this morning to pull out my big bag of packing peanuts to do a little volume calculations on backpacks, stuff sacks, etc. I was initially trying to figure...
Custom Work? (Project; DCF Haven Net Tent)
Hello, does anybody here do custom work, or know of a company / somebody who does? SMD is re-releasing their Haven tarp in DCF in January 2019. To pair with this, they...
Thoughts on packs? General philosphy
Okay, I started thinking about the philosphy of packs and carrying weight. Yes some packs may be heavier than others, but fatigue isnt juat a matter of how much weight you are...
Looking for a New Sleeping Pad
My wide/long REI Flash pad was very comfortable, until it developed several leaks and I spent last night on the cold, hard ground. I bought it before I got my Duplex. If...
Cooking with Cash - a rough analysis
See next post, please. This is the next installment in my occasional series on cooking in the backcountry with unusual energy sources. First was electricity. Next: Cash. Specifically, US $1 bills. Why...
Waterproof Quilt - 2 Options...
I will use the second post for my entry because it’s not possible to edit the original post with this forum… This is a myog project but it is in a relatively...
MYOG "Around The World" Shelter Design
I will use the second post for my entry because it's not possible to edit the original post in a thread with this forum... I plan to cycle around the world and...
Hex Quad Poncho Tarp
I am working on a design for a type of MYOG poncho tarp that I have not been able to find anywhere in the market. I would love to get some feedback...
is my bear spray still good / full / effective
Two parts to this question: Is my spray still full, based on its current gross weight. does being full mean it's still good Details below. Full: I have three, more than 5...
Lateral tunnel tent?
"I think James may have been focusing on the near vertical walls of a tunnel, regardless of the number of poles." Yes. The side walls with the wind impacting at close to...
