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Encouraging hydrophobia
http://www.economist.com/node/21560978 more at link WHEN it comes to repelling gunk, car wax and Teflon are among the best materials available. But they could be better. A good measure of their lack of...
8 pound base weight
Jamie, thank you for the link. Photographing your gear list makes information so much more accessible and interesting. I hope Mike will spice his gear list up with some of his excellent...
Canister Fuel Ratios
I've researched various brand canister fuel ratios and have managed to come up with the following ((butane, isobutane, propane) Primus - 70%,10%,20% MSR - 0%,80%,20% Coleman - 60%,0%,40% Brunton/Kovea - 0%,70%,30% SnowPeak...
Steripen Usage
Hey steripeners, Just got a steripen adventurer, and am now rethinking my water strategy. I'm wondering what containers others are using for treating water. I've been using aquamira and kleerwater, in conjunction...
Hydration and water sources
I have read Ray Jardine’s theories on water; where we should stay well hydrated at the rate of “one quart per hour”. While I think that might be somewhat exaggerated, I do...
Poor Diet of Typical Thru-Hikers Seem to Offset Hiking Health Benefits
Just wondering if others ran across this Backpacker Magazine article . . . https://www.backpacker.com/news-and-events/could-thru-hiking-be-bad-for-your-health-a-new-study-makes-a-troubling-find/?fbclid=IwAR1rb3bL-0XDZY_nD3uaMaq_6hq4QXzqWy-8trHpKATrgoS2s36n5eBVnlw High levels of exercise do not counter the deleterious effects of junk food. As a near 70 year...
PCT 2015 hopefuls- shelters
Hello there BPL! My wife and I are hopefully hiking the PCT NOBO next year, if not most definitely 2016... plenty of time to prepare. However we are looking for a new...
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...
