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UL ‘all in one’ alternative to the Jetboil?
"I cut my jetboil down so that it weighs 300 gram (10.7 ounces). It is still all in one." Derek: Could you post some pics + elaborate a bit? Thanks. There can...
Filling Platypus
I've been using a filter, but I'm swapping to an Aquamira Frontier Pro. I was thinking about using my cooking pot to fill my Platypus. Anyone have a better idea? I usually...
Catskill waterfalls, fire tower and views
https://youtu.be/QSYnrOofvyY Just went on an overnight trip in the Catskills, NY. This was the wifes first overnight backpacking trip ever with us!!! We hit up a nice little double water fall, got...
Minibulldesigns Sawyer Mini Adapter
I bought a sawyer mini last week and as soon as I unpackaged it I knew the back flush syringe wasn't going to get it. Too much bulk and weight. Too much...
My sub 7lb pct 2014 gear list. My thoughts, opinions and other things.
Hey, Sometime in late 2013 3 friends (and 1 dog) and myself decided to attempt the pacific crest trail. We were (somewhat) experienced backpackers and I knew I wanted to do it...
Long ol' dayhike prep
I want to do a Hut to Hut traverse in the White Mountains, NH; it weighs in at about 50 miles with 16,000-17,000 feet of gain ( and about the same amount...
Squeeze Filter Twirler
Draining water by shaking and waving my Sawyer Squeeze Filter was making my arm sore and wasn't working all that well. Twirling the filter from the end of a string would work...
post-exercise refueling?
what are others reaching for after feeling shelled? choice beverages? food? eeeeks. i'm hung up on cocount water and bananas. lt A few years ago a bunch of us did a super...
ridiculously chronic cold hands-- raynauds syndrome
subject line says it all. worsens with age. it's getting to the point where i need gloves in the house and a light pair for summer cycling. bolstering my diet with ginger...
Snow Peak stove windscreen
Erik: I've experimented with a heat shield like this: It's not as nice as one suspended by the pot supports, but it does do the job. I use it with a free...
Check lists
I'd like to throw in my check lists for day hiking and multi-day trips. They are generic lists as reminders, not gear specific. Of course there will be items on my list...
The argument for cold food…
Planning for a 3-day, 40mi backpacking trip in the Adirondacks. Highs of 53F, low of 31F on average. At my disposal I have the following to eat: -Mass Builder (weightlifting power): http://www.allthewhey.com/sup04.html...
Alcohol vs. Cannister Stove
OK, my two stoves: 1. Snow Peak Gigapower canister stove 2. Home-made top-burner stove My hikes - 3-season, CONUS, up to one weeek. My cooking -- boiling 1-2 cups of water per...
7 ounce Polarguard-Delta Quilt
I am working on a few MYOG items for a "sub 3-lb gear list" Hike I am planning early in October. If anything but a warm weather hike in this weight range...
Unused cat holes--leave unfilled?
OK, I might get flack for this, let's see. I had the unusual experience on my hike last week in Yosemite of first, not having to poop the first full day on...
Solo.
I came across this older piece by Ryan Jordan and remembered how much I enjoyed it. http://ryanjordan.com/blog/2010/08/lonesome-shelter/ I leave this afternoon for a 3 night/3 day trip with two good friends. Most...
Season Finale- Baxter Pass 10/7-8
BAXTER PASS 10/6-7 I thought I was done for the year after 3 great trips, having tested my wife's forbearance greatly in the process, but bluebird skies and Indian Summer weather stoked...
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BAXTER PASS 10/6-7 I thought I was done for the year after 3 great trips, having tested my wife's forbearance greatly in the process, but bluebird skies and Indian Summer weather stoked...
Haekel Col-Ampitheater Lake-Sawmill Pass 9/16-24
Haekel Col/Ampitheater and Dumbbell Lakes/Lake Basin/Sawmill Pass 9/16-9/24 My long time friend and hiking partner, Fred, and I were looking for a trip that would be at once challenging, scenic, and off...
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Haekel Col/Ampitheater and Dumbbell Lakes/Lake Basin/Sawmill Pass 9/16-9/24 My long time friend and hiking partner, Fred, and I were looking for a trip that would be at once challenging, scenic, and off...
