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Fry Pan?
You can hacksaw the handle down a bit: Probably cut it down to where the indentation starts...from pan that is. Careful thou...handle gets hotter as the it shorter. bg "I wonder how...
MLD Ti Pot Smells
Hi everyone. I received my MLD pot last week, which is great, light and perfectly sized. And the lid fits great :-) But it smells metallic, slightly chemical. I expected it to...
Unwritten Rules of Backpacking with Buddies
There is a rule of thumb that says the distance a man will travel from his tent at night is inversely proportionate to the outside temperature and coupled directly to the frequency....
container for Steripen Adventurer
Trying to find a light weight alternative to my Nalgene so my Adventurer can do its job. Most "wide mouth" sport drink containers aren't quite wide enough to submerge the sensors. What...
Homemade 1 micron filter?
Is anyone using something like this gent demos? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=is7X6JS9vUo Seems very light, easy to use, inexpensive. But is it effective? BTW, I've found similar bags that filter down to 0.5 microns on...
Seeking thoughts on Katadyn's BeFree
same here. About half the time I don't bother to filter because it's a mountain stream or spring. Even though my Squeeze is just sitting there. If I'm heating the water I...
Camping in a Catskills Blizzard
https://youtu.be/kMV-orrM6wU?si=LpxtH97FBTMnbRnZ Country United States State New York Area Catskills Trip Month (03) - March Report / Notes A winter storm warning was in full effect for the Catskill Mountains. This would most...
Europe above the Polar Circle - Sweden
First post. I am not sure if it is of interest to read here about hiking in the Swedish mountains, it doesn’t seem to be many such trip reports posted here, a...
Worried about my hiking speed
First off, let me just say thank everyone that helped me out in a thread a couple of months ago after my first trip. I upgraded two big pieces of gear so...
MYOG on the trail
I realized after I'd already started dinner this weekend in the Deam Wilderness that I'd managed to leave my spoon behind. Inasmuch as the menu for the weekend included blackened quinoa, oatmeal,...
So, What did Santa Bring his Ultra Light Helpers this Year?
Hey All, It is time for the obligatory 2012 thread. What did Santa bring you this year? I hope you all were nice and got some pretty cool stuff. I think I...
Baking bread in campfire coals
Has anyone done this before? I had the opportunity to live with Bedouins in Jordan when I studied abroad, and they would make the most amazing bread of water, flour, and salt,...
Best backcountry meal ever?
I think this is pretty tough to beat for the best backcountry meal ever. I do FBC 99% of the time, and eat well, but last weekend I was going into RMNP...
Newbie Question?
Sorry to ask but I have too. Going to try a new Calgera Keg-H systems form Trail Designs. Going packing Dec 5th in the NE and going to bring new stove. How...
JMT Stove choice
Hey Guys, my wife and I are hitting up the JMT for a 10 day thru in August. I have been going back and forth on which stove I want to carry...
bandanna/packtowel-whats best?
most absorbent? easiest to clean? compressability? odor resistant? uv protection? and of course the lightest? more uses bandanna/ packtowel/neckwarmer?/??????include size for big headed folk please. i love your feedback I find Handi-Wipes,...
Catskill Mountains Winter Wind Storm
https://youtu.be/o9ZdK5BFqbQ?si=H-KgtESpezJag-rt Country United States State New York Area Catskill Mountains Trip Month (01) - January Report / Notes 65 mph gale force winds. Below feeezing temperatures. Snow, rain , hail, sleet and...
How do you carry/filter/store water?
This is only aimed at those who filter water. I'm a beginner, and trying to come up with my preferred methods still and want to know what others do, and pros and...
Which pack Zero vs Core
Looking for a 2 day at most pack.. Zpack Zero and MLD Core..Like the idea of adding pockets on the side from the zero, but looks like the the carry on the...
Shelter choice for week in Flat Tops Wilderness
Hey all, wanted to get some advice. Â I am heading to CO for a week long backpacking trip in the Flat Tops Wilderness and trying to decide which of my (too many)...
