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Stoves for Philmont - all the typical questions
I have searched the forums and read posts from the last few years. Maybe the best answer is "whatever works best for you" but thought I'd ask anyway since the Troop /...
Zion Nat'l Park Traverse 2012, aka "The Trans-Zion", BPL Group Run-Round #2
The Fluid 6 does have pockets on the front.....just not nearly as big as the Nathan. I typically put a camera in one and 3-4 bars/gus in the other. It carries fairly...
PCT Sobo Gear List
Item Model/Manufacturer Use/Details Weight in Ounces Weight in grams Backpack ULA Ohm (Special Navy Blue color with AT Patch) Hold Stuff. 23.7 674 Pack Liner Generic keep gear dry. Inflate neoair. 1.5...
Canister stoves - Cooking for 12/13
Hello folks, I retired all my white gas stoves the day I got my Primus Techno Trail canister-top stove with piezo igniter. I just can't believe how convenient and quick these little...
ohm/Circuit
I'm ready to hear a report/comparison from everyone who has tried both. Or did I miss it? No experience with the Ohm yet. I plan to use it this coming weekend, for...
best pot size for snow melting for 2 people
Putting together my winter kit, and I am trying to decide what size pot to use. I am considering an AGG 2 quart aluminum pot (don't have the cash for titanium) and...
NPR: Half Your Brain Stands Guard When Sleeping In A New Place
An argument for longer and more frequent trips: "When you sleep in unfamiliar surroundings, only half your brain is getting a good night's rest... The team measured something called slow-wave activity, which...
fuel canisters
I'm going to go with the Caldera Cone with Starlyte, because of the spill-proofedness (It's a word because I say so!) of the stove itself and the fact that it is then...
How Much Extra Food? If Any?
I was reading about the "Ten Essentials," which includes "bring extra clothing" -- but the guidelines of UL say if you don't wear all your clothes at some point, you brought too...
First trip for the wife
I'm taking the wife on an overnight trip to Hungry Packer Lake in the Sierras starting at Lake Sabrina. This will be her first backpacking trip. Thus far she's only done overnight...
One more JMT list (first timer)
Hello, I'm taking on the JMT for the first time in mid August. Would love feedback on this list! Note that I'm missing a few items at the bottom that will push...
Freezer bag cooking vs. pot cooking - weight of boil-in-bag bags?
http://www.packitgourmet.com/CookIn-Bags.html Does anyone have these? Can you post dry weights of these in grams? I've been doing FBC in the past but am now thinking of switching over to in-the-pot cooking. I'm...
Week-long trips and Jetboil fuel usage and menu ala Jetboil?
I have many week-long trip opportunities (4-5 days, maybe longer) popping up from Dec 2012 - Aug 2013 . I have a Jetboil on order since most of my buddies report being...
Sierra Lakes & Tranquility
I just had hip surgery... so I am out for the season. However, here are some pics from my trip last week to Yosemite. How about these Jay, do they count? I...
Prefilter dilema?
I am reworking my water filter system and plan on using a .1 micron sawyer filter with a prefilter, but am having trouble deciding what prefilter to use. MSR siltstopper 5 micron...
Goose Creek TH Loop, Lost Creek, CO
Hello All, Given the recent interest on BPL in the Lost Creek Wilderness, part of Colorado's Pike National Forest, I thought I would report on a 35+ mile (officially speaking), 5500 +-...
Goose Creek TH Loop, Lost Creek, CO
Hello All, Given the recent interest on BPL in the Lost Creek Wilderness, part of Colorado's Pike National Forest, I thought I would report on a 35+ mile (officially speaking), 5500 +-...
11.5 Miles to the Lake
https://youtu.be/jRRIANF9qA4?si=pFyHKINcXFp8pj9o Country United States State New York Area Harriman State Park Trip Month (08) - August Report / Notes So here I am again, Harriman State park, at one of my favorite...
Backpack Suggestions
Last year was my first year backpacking. I bought the Hyperlite Mountain Gear 3400. I carried all my gear well, but kind of seemed to cause slight pain after 2-3 hours of...
A Winter Overnight Bivy in the Sherman Range
Country United States State Wyoming Area Medicine Bow National Forest - Pole Mountain Unit Trip Month (02) - February Gear List MSR Pro Bivy Feathered Friends Lark Sleeping Bag Nemo Tensor Insulated...
