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Paleolithic food for long distance hikes
I've recently gotten into the paleolithic diet (google "paleolithic diet", "evolution diet", "paleo diet") and wondered what to get for doing the JMT next year. Came across a new web site with...
Big Sur for Labor Day Weekend?
Going to Big Sur, either Pico Blanco, Pine Valley, Salmon Creek. Anyone interested? Plan on getting to area around 8am and hike before the heat. Wish I could go but I'll be...
Best place to open an UL backpacking store.
Hi Everyone, So I have been wondering where the best place to open an outdoor store geared towards ultralight equipment would be. I guess I started thinking about this while wondering what...
Backpacking Light @ Philmont
I'm working on an update of my article on Philmont and was interested in a couple items. 1. Does anyone have suggestions on replacements for the Philmont Bear bags? 2. Does anyone...
Water Filters
G"Day all I would like some help on filtering water. Up till now I have relied on experience and luck to get my water and never worried about treatment. This was not...
New SMD Pack
Six Moon Designs has a couple of prototype photos and description of a forthcoming pack. Panel-loading, top lid, side and hipbelt pockets, and more. 3000ci, 12oz, looks promising.Six Moon Designs Essence Pack...
Anyone have savory complementary items to Belvita Breakfast Biscuits?
So, I went to the Costco on-line store and crunched the macros for just about every bar they had. What I was looking for was: Carbohydrate Lean packaging per calorie Not too...
Anyone repair their BRS 3000 ?
I know many have been fortunate to have their lightweight BRS 3000 last an entire through hike. I've bought a few from multiple different vendors on amazon over the years for both...
This Small Team of Dispatchers Saves Lives Via Satellite
When you press the SOS button on many satellite devices, including inReach and SPOT, your alert goes to an obscure building in Montgomery, Texas, home of the IERCC. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-11-07/this-small-team-of-dispatchers-is-saving-lives-via-satellite The Texas team’s...
Random questions on things that I need to work on
Ok so I have a couple thing that have been bugging me with my set ups. The first thing is I use a jetboil Ti-Sol for cooking and yes I have other...
Roll-Up Soft Bottle + Steripen recommendations
Anyone using this combo that can recommend a bottle that fits well with using a steripen? I will most likely be going with a steripen adventurer as I'm a bit wary of...
(LF Hikers) Little South Fork Lake - Trinity Alps
I'm looking for anyone else interested in a Trinity Alps trip. I want to do the Little South Fork Lake hike. It's a cross country route with some bushwacking, creekwalking, and scrambling...
First alcohol stove
I realize alky stove afficiondos like to tinker and putter about the garage or basement with "new" designs. That's a fun hobby. But there comes a time when you have to ask...
Chocolate Chia Bars
Chocolate Chia Bars Ingredients: 1/3 cup Chia Seeds 1 cup Raw Almonds 1 1/2 cups pitted Medjool Dates(15 to 25, depending on size) 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 tsp pure vanilla...
Pots for 2 people/couples
Hello, I was wondering what do you guys recommend in terms of cooking pots/dishes, utensils etc. for couples. What sort of pots, sizes, materials, brand names etc. are good? I have considered...
water filter advice
I am planning a multi day trip along the beautiful but tannin rich Suwanee river. I want to have a filter to use in conjunction with my steripen that will help remove...
Cheap Deals on Good Stoves?
So, where can you get a cheap deal on a stove? Well, eBay of course. Some of the stoves on eBay are unbelievably cheap -- pretty much too good to be true....
Heavy Gear List
Anyone know of any sites where people post gear list's that are just ridiculously heavy? As in they haven't caught the UL bug? I'm just interested in seeing what some people bring....
Spicy Chocolate Recipes
Here are some recipes... I will apologize for any grammar issues in the ones labelled "Another Fork in the Trail" as I won't have the final files back from the editor until...
Super Cat stoves
I spent the evening cleaning 3oz cat food cans and punching holes. I followed the directions found at ttp://jwbasecamp.com/Articles/SuperCat/index.html. I had to use about 50ml fuel (near overflowing) and it took 9...
