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MYOG Silicone Cup Lid and Pot Grabber
Lids are a useful thing. So are pot grabbers. Here's a 2-in1 solution. Out of a silicone baking sheet, I traced the circumference of my titanium cup, which doubles as my pot....
Craig and Nick’s Excellent Adventure
Several months ago, there was an interest in Southern California BPL hikers getting together for a trip. Going on a group trip is something I have never done. But in the spirit...
Suggestions for alcohol stove for Snow Peak 450 mug
Don't sweat it, I'll send both. Ben, when are coming over to the dark side. I see a micro stove with your name on it..... George, I think you just convinced me...
Melting snow without a stove?
I came across this and it sounds like an interesting technique. http://survivaltactic.com/ Making water in winter. 7/31/2007 Roll up a 48oz NALGENE Cantene and stuff it in a survival kit. When out...
reading or listening to books
Ahhh... Good idea :) I got my kindle juiced up, remembered my password, bought a new book on amazon for kindle, sent it to my kindle, and the kindle has it now....
Everything is bigger (and heavier) in Texas
I came across a slide presentation of an UL trek on the Colorado Trail by Karl Riters. Â Here is one of the pics: That is a LOT of gear. Â Looks like car...
Giving back
We all spend so much time and money oogling and buyng gear to use in the backcountry, how do you all give back to the trails and conservation land? Are there any...
JMT food and resupply
OK I'm new to the Thru-Hiking world. Ive done too many backcountry trips to mention, but the food drop concept is new to me. Let me know what you think of my...
Is the SVEA 123 still a viable stove option for winter?
I'm a diehard Alky stove user going between a Whitebox and a Trangia depending on conditions. I use white gas stoves when car camping. Lately I've been seeing videos promoting the old...
Snow melting techniques
What are some good things to remember when melting snow? I'm sure there's more to it than just dumping snow in a pot (at least with BPL standards). Is it better to...
Blood Mountain – Trip Report
Time has been an issue as of late. I've been trying to plan a trip, but things keep getting in the way. I had planned a trip to Southern California, but my...
Blood Mountain – Trip Report
Time has been an issue as of late. I've been trying to plan a trip, but things keep getting in the way. I had planned a trip to Southern California, but my...
Northwest Gear List from a rookie!
So I am new to Backpacking, but luckily discovered these forums before I threw down a bunch of money on gear... so here is what I have got so far Pack/Shelter/Sleeping Gregory...
Best esbit stove
Hi, Craig, Interesting. I was in particular wanting to know how much Terry's rig would boil on one cube, but good to know about the Wetfire version. How do you like your...
ultralight water prefilter
@Ken Ahhhh...so it's glued in there. I got the impression that it was somehow just press fit in there. Ok, I actually left a lip on the cap I was working with...
SIBERIAN OUTPOST / (NORTHERN) GOLDEN TROUT WILDERNESS; 2020 SEPT 2-6
Country United States State California Area Golden Trout Wilderness; John Muir Wilderness; Sequoia National Park Trip Month (09) - September Report / Notes Getting into the woods became more of a challenge...
Is a 700ml pot big enough for one pot cook/eat method? What about 1L ti bot?
currently I use a 900ml Evernew short/wide pot. I cook and eat in my pot. I saw on Massdrop that Vargo has 700ml bot and I'm really considering it. I figure if...
Long-handled lexan spoon - discontinued by REI?
https://www.rei.com/product/781529/rei-campware-long-spoon I lost my old one. Â Any idea where to get a replacement? Â They were lighter than Ti spoons, and didn't have that metallic taste that Ti has. GSI POUCH SPOONÂ 9 inches...
A Week in SEKI
Julie and I took the week of Labor Day off and headed to SEKI for some backpacking. We discussed a few different routes during the planning stage, but they were all based...
Onion Valley, Gardiner Basin, Sixty Lakes Basin, Rae Lakes Onion Valley Loop 8/20-8/26
As an engineer I do not pride myself on my writing skills, so please forgive any typos and poor grammar :) This is my first trail report here, so before I dive...
