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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...
Large carnivore/omnivore protection
Looking for some feedback on what others do for large carnivore/omnivore protection. Where I do most of my backpacking in Idaho and Montana, that means black bears, grizzly bears (some places), mountain...
The Long Trail
Here's my gear list for a 24-28 day Long Trail hike in early August. I plan 4 re-supply points for (mainly freeze dried) food only. No nights in town. Suggestions welcome and...
Minor Gear Questions for 2 Week Long Trail Trip
In the past I have been only able to go on a 2 - 3 day backpacking trips due to my work schedule. This summer I was able to take off 2...
knots 3d
For anyone with a smartphone that's interested in learning how to tie knots I think this free app is perfect. I am in no way affiliated with them, it's just a free...
Camino de Santiago
On my bucket list is a thru hike of the Camino de Santiago from St. Jean-Pied-du-Port to Santiago de Compostela. Any information from anyone who has done the Camino would be appreciated....
Cozies: Are they worth the weight?
Has anybody done testing with cozies to see if they are really worth it? Certainly they keep your food a bit warmer, but do they help significantly with the rehydration process? My...
Would You Do It for a Living?
This thread leans more towards the philosophy and not so much the technique. ;-) I thoroughly enjoy hiking, camping and MYOG. I spend a small portion of each day on these forums....
scarp 1 - tall person + large neoair
After ditching my previous double wall tent for a tarptent rainbow last year, I've been really liking it. However, although I camp mostly in the Mid-Atlantic states, in winter it can still...
Mora Campanion MG Stainless Knife
I was out by a commercial fishing supply house today and dropped in to see what they had in the way of Mora knives. I found one of the newer Mora Companion...
Adult beverages for Winter Camping
Anyone know any good recipes for winter camping? I don't want to lug beer into the woods while camping so I was thinking of booze instead. Preferably something hot and easy to...
Ditching the stove and my new SUL gear list
After finally setting my mind on getting a Zpacks Zero in Hybrid fabric (just need to save up some dough, but hopefully by next month I will have it) to complete my...
Ketogenic diet as a way to lighten pack?
Ok so this is a strange idea. I have been on a ketogenic (low carb, high fat, ample protein) diet for a couple of months. It took me 6 miserable weeks to...
Murphy's Laws of Backpacking
Waaaaay back in 2003, Brawny and I came up with a series of Murphyisms surrounding our favorite pasttime. Feel free to add your own. (1) "Need is directly impacted by Scarcity. (in...
Shining Rock Wilderness - Western NC June 24-26
Howdy, I headed out to the Shining Rock Wilderness in Pisgah National Forest a couple of weeks ago. It was my first time there and it turned out to be a great...
Caldera Keg for 2 people?
Has anyone used a Caldera Keg as their cooking system for more than one person? I'm considering it just because of the weight and space savings over carrying a Caldera Cone and...
Myths about Expensive Cross-Training Shoes
Came across this article on the web. The article advocates running barefoot, or using a very thin-soled shoe, and claims that using high-end cross-training shoes actually increases the incidence of injury. "Runners...
Dont wear your day clothes to bed-myth?
Joseph, I don't know if it's a myth or not but I've been wearing my hiking clothing to bed for many years and I'm still here. I use to carry a silk...
Funnel and Prefilter
I am using and liking the Sawyer Squeeze, Smart Water bottles for clean and a 2-liter Cnoc for dirty. There have been occasions where the water was dirty enough that I...
