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water conundrum
So, it seems like the two best long-term, lightweight and more sustainable options out there for purifing water are either the Steripen that use will have to use a solar charger for...
Colorado Gear List for Mount Elbert in December 2012.
This is a very rough, preliminary list for my trip to Mount Elbert. I plan on experimenting with gear throughout November. I'm somewhat new to winter camping and snow-shoeing. I'm going with...
To stay as dry as possible, should you walk or run through the rain?
"Basically, the best strategy for staying dry (or at least somewhat dry) is to run as fast as possible. Unless you’re really thin, in which case there may be a more optimal...
Water treatment
After reading the thread "Filter v.s. Steripen" it comes through that some folks have not yet been made aware of the EPA water treatment classifications. There are big differences between water filters...
Help me pare down my gear for a speed hike
I've mentioned on a couple of other threads that I want to do a 116 mile hike in three days. With food and water, my current gear list will put me at...
MYOG Cuben Tarp – First Attempt!
This is the story of my FIRST attempt at making my own gear. You know, I've snipped a few useless things off of my GoLite Jam, but that's about it... so, I...
Air permeability vs. moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR): which one impacts moisture transport more in wind and rain jackets?
Depends on the conditions doesn't it? I am speaking in this response in broad generalities. I think I have addressed the details in my articles.  Where I spend most of my time,...
Dealing with human poop in the woods
I can't speak to your situation then, Josh. Keep on with the TP I guess! I've not camped at 20F without snow. @Karen - Thanks for the info. I may give it...
Caffin Winter Vortex Burner Stove
Hi All I have sold over 110 of my V1 stoves (on the left), and they are now all gone. I am now selling my V2 Vortex Burner stoves (on the right)...
What is paleo?
Thats what I'm saying. People lived in different places and ate different things depending on what the local landscape provided. Some groups would have had healthy diets, others less so. The big...
pot size/menu/hot meal vs. cold food w/hot beverage
The problem is that small pots will heat enough water for a hot beverage but will not have enough space for boiling a hiker sized meal. Your answer will depend on your...
Nice ULC Caldera / Titanium Cook Kit for 1-2
Finally put all my 2nd hand pieces together for my ULC/SP 700 kit for 2. My folding Ti spoons and mini bic go into the top of the cuben sack I made...
need wide ti cup
I'm seeking a short, wide titanium cup to use on my varga titanium triad stove. My current 475 ml titanium cup from Mountain Laurel Designs is 82mm in diameter, but that is...
Anyone tried Redi Chlor H20 Treatment?
Hey. I just stumbled across this company that makes a chlorine based water treatment tablet for 2 and 5 gal. at a time. http://www.rediclean.com/about%20redi%20chlor.htm I've found it for about $10 for 50...
Six Moon Designs Essence
Note: The following comments are merely my opinion of the product. YMMV. Also, please be aware that I know very little of fabrics, materials, sewing, and construction and this will be obvious...
The Frank Church 350
Recently a block of time became available that gave me the idea to give a portion of the Idaho Centennial Trail a go. This entire route has intrigued me for quite some...
Stove Test - Pot Base Diameter vs Boil Speed
I believe a lot of the JetBoil disdain is because of the weight. It is relatively easy to design a super efficient system for boiling water/cooking. However, when you consider the weight,...
Jetboil Stash
Is the fuel stabilizer included in the weight of the Stash? No. Brad W thanks. Wasn't aware of this. Seems to me if Jetboil would put a bit of a ring around...
The Ocelot Windscreen for Canister Topped Stoves
With a pot I can boil the water for my drink and meal all at once. If I only had a mug I'd have to do two boils. I'm lazy, I don't...
The COVID 19 outbreak. Does it mean MORE backpacking this year?
I just came back from a great hike at Tilden park. It's finally raining for the first time in over a month. Birds were everywhere on the ground and singing. I'm not...
