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Big Agnes Scout UL2 Plus - Initial Impressions
This is an initial review that I will be updating as I gain more experience with it. So far I have zero nights in it, but it's new enough that I wanted...
REI Polartec Thermal Pro Weight & Warmth
Does anyone have any experience with this? The vest and jacket are both on sale for pretty cheap (jacket is ~35 and vest is less after REI coupon) at REI. Of course,...
The Alcohol Stove “Efficiency Percentage” Test Thread
Jerry, what you describe here is almost identical to my test stuff. My starting temp was different only because my water stays between 40F and 50F (4-10C) year round. Berhaps a better...
The Alcohol Stove “Efficiency Percentage” Test Thread
There have been a number of alcohol stove time-to-boil and efficiency percentage tests posted recently, but they are scattered into several threads, some of which have subject lines that no longer jibe...
What Do You Do with Almost-Empty Fuel Canisters?
I know many folks use esbit/alcohol stoves now, but I'm usually in areas with a total fire ban, so I'm limited to canister stoves. Over time, I seem to accumulate vast numbers...
Whats the point of Spot Gen 3? Same weight after batteries?
I used my REI dividend to upgrade to the new spot gen 3 to save an ounce. However it takes 4xAAA batteries unlike the gen 2 which took only 3. Net result:...
My take on the new Men's Exos 58
This is meant to inform anyone looking for weight info on the new 2014 Exos 58. I looked through the other thread(s) and there wasn't a confirmed weight done from home on...
Gränsfors-Bruks Mini Hatchet Review
Companion forum thread to:Gransfors-Bruks Mini Hatchet Review This thread should be good. If anyone is curious as to why the mini hatchet is so expensive, especially compared to their full size axes,...
Seam sealing weight gain?
For a period of two years I received stock from TT and then sent it out to Aussie customers. Every so often I would weigh several shelters just out of curiosity. Within...
Seam sealing weight gain?
I bought a new tent and paid to have my it seam sealed by the manufacturer and was expecting it to add a couple ounces max to final weight but weight with...
No-frills, sub 10oz summer backpacking pants?
I'd generally consider myself a shorts guy, but I'd like to find pair of pants to supplement my hiking shorts for summer hiking. I want these pants to be lightweight (in the...
Titanium Sand/Snow Stakes
Hey Everyone, I wanted to see if there was an interest in my titanium sand/snow stakes? I made myself a set a few years back and they work great. Now that I...
Pack compression
I'm working on yet another Zimmerbuilt pack and I'm stumped on what to do about the compression system. This would be my primary bear can/water hauler pack that (hopefully!) will be my...
First impression: MSR Hubba Hubba NX
I recently picked up the new Hubba Hubba NX from MSR. Its a "two person" backpacking tent that I plan to use when I take my corgi backpacking or to loan out...
Learning to Packraft: Ten First Steps for Backcountry Travelers
Companion forum thread to:Learning to Packraft: Ten First Steps for Backcountry Travelers Ryan, Great introduction article! I have a few more tips for beginners, based on training hundreds of raft guides: -...
More Foster's Fun
I think to hit supper high efficiencies, someone will need to make a radically different pot. Fins yes, but I think it would help to have a donut shaped pot ssimilar to...
More Foster's Fun
> Hey statistics guys.....I've been able to boil 3 cups of 50 degree water in 40 degree ambient air temps using the Conquistador pot and new windscreen design on 25ml of denatured...
More Foster's Fun
I've edited this original post to reflect my current setup. No real operational changes, but I've cut almost an ounce off, so here's the latest. Some of the thread posts refer to...
Sub-5 oz long sleeve baselayer shirt for 3 season hiking
Right now, my current clothing system, from inside out is: (1) REI MTS lightweight short sleeve shirt (circa 2007-8), about 5 oz. This is a thin, breathable shirt that I wear all...
Knife sharpeners
Derek, The wet/dry paper is dark grey carborundum babper. It comes in several grits from 400 up to 4000. The finest you can get at wally world or the like is 2000...
