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Group stoves
I am confident that this must be well trod ground. But I'm going to ask it anyway. What stove? I am going on a group trek this summer. 12 of us. 5...
Meal Plan for thru-hike
...not having everything shipped in a resupply box... ...By the time you factor in shipping and the hard work put in by your resupply person you aren't saving much money. I was...
Anyone here sumit Everest?
If so, how much preparation time, and what were the costs involved? Hi Mike, I'm only posting a reply because I see no one else has, and since I don't know you...
Rainbow passes Aussie inspection
Hi Up and over You may not know this, but we have very stringent quality standards down here, so all of the tents have to pass a government monitored inspection. I have...
How Effective are Backflushing and Storage Practices for Squeeze Filters
I use an aquarium air pump to dry out my filters and hydration bladders. My filter life got much better when I started using distilled water for final rinse. In AZ, the...
Off-Season on the Oregon Coast Trail
Companion forum thread to: Off-Season on the Oregon Coast TrailTides, blowdowns, and sunsets abound as Maggie Slepian and two friends tackle the quirky and challenging Oregon Coast Trail. Nice write up and...
New to Backpacking - Gear to share for Father/Son Trip
Planning a father/son trip with another Dad, we are all new to backpacking. Both fathers are distance runners and in good shape. Both sons are 14 years old and athletic. We have...
The Marvel Pass Trail to Mount Assiniboine: Part 3
Second day of an eventful trek to Mount Assiniboine via the Marvel Pass Trail in BC and Alberta, Canada. Today: grizzly bears.
Ruta Locura Sale/ New stove setup
Do you leave the cozy on for use with alcohol? I guess I'd be slightly concerned b/c of the less precisely directed flame of an alcohol stove. I do leave the cozy...
Purchasing trail runners (where to buy)
I'm in the market for trail runners and I've stopped by REI and tried on a few (La Sportiva Wildcat and Raptors, Vasque, Brooks, Salomon) with little success on fit. I try...
Does anyone use their Caldera Cone w/alcohol or esbit for 2P, and if so, what's your setup?
Caldera Cones and similar setups offer great efficiency for esbit and alcohol stoves boiling modest amounts of water. Just curious how many of you use them for 2P cooking when using alcohol...
Canister Stove Hazard?
I'm curious - What happens when you knock over a canister stove that is not designed to run inverted? Does the liquid fuel immediately drive the stove into "fire ball" mode? Or...
Is there something you eat in the backcountry that you don't eat otherwise?
Is there something you eat in the backcountry that you don't eat otherwise? For me it's chocolate and potato chips. I was on a weekend trip with a friend once and he...
My Fall 2010 overnight trip list
Me and a friend of mine is planning an overnight "test trip" next week and I am working on my gear list. For the first time ever I will try to sleep...
Girl Scout Backpacking - Our Troop’s First Trip
After taking several day hikes and having a training workshop at a troop meeting, 7 out of our Cadette-Senior-Ambassador Girl Scout troop’s 100 girls have successfully pulled off their first backpacking trip...
We’ll be fine - Ike and Doug’s Excellent Adventure in the U. P.
Note: This is part 1, which turned out to be the adventure before the adventure. I didn’t take any photos, so I’ll leave part 2, the actual adventure, to Ike, who took...
Ridged Foster's Cans
What temper does 800°F and your cooling process produce? Pictures to help illustrate "ridging" process better (http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=64374), in large and small throat aluminum cans/cottles: Tool ; a 6 inch plus , 1/4...
Tales of 20 miles days... or how to do 20 miles and make it effortless.
Kevin, your daily nutrition is not enough, and not regular enough. You may or may not be eating the best stuff. More experimentation and you'll get that sorted. The other thing you're...
Lightest 10 day stove
I find a half of an Esbit cube in a Caldera Cone with a squat pot will heat 2 cups of water nearly to boiling, but not to a rolling boil. This...
The validity of going lightweight for shorter trips
As I have said before, due to school and family responsibilities, I am only able to take 1-3 day trips at the moment. In the future of course I fully intend on...
