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Four Point Five Pounds.
I've been thinking about gear a lot lately. I'm considering the Sierra High Route as a semi-fast solo in summer of '14, an endeavor which I'd likely start training for throughout the...
Primus Eta Solo Stove Review
Companion forum thread to:Primus Eta Solo Stove Review My rating would be "Eta Solo TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!" In your report you said: "While I was trying to get the pot off the stove...
Miniskirts on Mount Fuji as Japan's `Yama Girls' Spur Trekking
looks like TNF is going yama ... lol im not complaining if all the hawt gurls here wear miniskirts up the mountain ... yuppiefication at its best ... just waiting for the...
Suluk46 TDW: Any Users?
I've been eyeballing one of these stoves for a while, but they are very expensive, especially considering that a Bushbuddy Ultra is half the price for only around 2oz gain. Does anyone use...
Heading out with some non-UL folks.....gulp.....
First of all - I guess I should be super happy that so many people missed me! As Diane mentioned, I'm in the process of starting my own clinic and, well, holy...
stored ESBIT "odour"
ESBIT, even in its sealed packages, gives off a fishy odor. I dislike this, and especially when in bear country for obvious reasons. Then it needs to go into your bear canister....
Packing Light for Northern Tier
Have squeezed BPL for light weight gear and insights on Philmont last year (I stepped off wit 5 days of Phil-Food, 4L water, Crew and personal gear at 38lbs thanks to BPL)I'm...
So....how do you all feel about Oregon??
Let's see... flaming pinko outdoorswoman? Yes, Oregon is for you. Do not doubt it. I'm originally from Pittburgh, but have lived all over the country (and the world). I did my 5-year...
Learnt an very important Lesson on Hydration and Salts
I believe you were experiencing a potassium deficiency. Eat a couple bananas or even better drink some pickle juice to stave off this problem next time. The only connection between the two...
16 oz. Beverage Bottles
I took a look at some screw-top 16 oz beverage bottles to use as an alternative to a large mug for boiling water, and was quite surprised at the performance of these....
MYOG SP 700 French Press, mark 1
Just read this thread http://tinyurl.com/ydtuerr then made this from some scrap noseeum. It has a round bottom to fit my mug. I can't see a reason to add a closure. The height...
Heiney Keg Wood Stove for Tarp?
I would like to get opinions on the best way to convert a Heiney Keg (steel) to a wood stove for winter use in my tarp (Warbonnet Superfly with doors). I noticed...
water treatment
I am SO confused. I'm dumping my MSR Sweetwater filter (weight). Purchased Aqua Mira drops. Thought I could use them alone. Thought maybe not. Purchased a Steripen. Am freaked out by reviews...
Recommended Food List in 1921
I have been working on a project with the Green Mountain Club in Vermont and came across this piece of information on their website. It is an excerpt from the 1921 guidebook...
Philmont gear selection..
I still enjoy reading this article after a year and a half of rereading it and its comments. I am extremely interested in your most recent gear list since I will be...
Ultralight Furniture/Appliances?
I packed up today to move into an apartment for grad school at the end of this month (for those following the story, I settled on living half in an apartment with...
drinking water with silt ok?
Dear all, A potential newby question: Untill now, I managed to prevent drinking water from glacial rivers. When the water seems dogdy, I use Iodine tabs. But is the silt in water...
First backpacking trip - lots of lessons learned...
My son (new boy scout) and I just completed our first backpacking trip - a quick overnight with his Troop that involved a thankfully short 1.5 mile hike in and out of...
JCPenney Down Puffer Jacket $30 Clearance
Just stopped by my local savers and picked one of these up brand new for $15. Checked them out online when i got home and they are on clearance right now for...
Gould Pass ~ Cross Country to Rae Lakes
"Maybe this wasn't such a good idea". That's what I was thinking at the end of the first day of this loop hike out of Onion Valley last weekend. Although there were...
