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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...
Anyone recommend two simple, no-cook lunches?
Can you recommend a no-cook, tasty lunch? I've got all my food ready for 3 people, 9 days except for two lunches and I can't for the life of me find anything...
WHAT ARE YOUR "BIG 5" SUGGESTIONS?
I've been asked to talk to a local crew departing in about six weeks for PSR about our crew's experiences last summer. Anyone who knows me, knows that I can talk for...
Chamonix to Zermatt this August
Hello, My wife and I plan to hike the Cham to Zermatt route this summer. Right now it looks like we will be starting around August 12th and we plan to take...
Glacier National Park
My hiking buddy and I are looking to make a trip to Montana in early September. He has family that lives in Whitefish, so we will have free shuttle/lodging when not backpacking....
Family Tent Recommendations
This spring my daughter turns one and soon after, my wife and I would like to take an overnight camping trip. Are there any tents in particular that people recommend for families?...
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Sept. 06, Kungsleden, northern Sweden - I couldn't get the reindeer to hold still for the pic. These are so great! They inspired me to change mine! This is a photo from...
Water purification
What are UL backpackers using these days for water purification? I'm interested in both mechanical and chemical treatments.... I suspect my old First Need will be heavy by current standards and am...
Cookset advice - fuel efficiency of JetBoil worth the extra weight?
Hi BPL, I used the JetBoil Flash on my SOBO thru-hike of the AT last year, and it worked great. Certainly it wasn't the lightest option, but it was super convenient, fast,...
