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Water hauling strategy?
The Philmont packing list suggests 2-3.5 gallon containers for water hauling, Â We have a crew of 11, and I was thinking about requiring each person bring a 2L Platy bottle for this...
Cup for smoothies/shakes
Last summer on the AT my cooking and eating containers consisted of a EpiGas 800ml titanium pot with foil lid, no handles (3 oz) and Campbell's cup (1 oz). Â I got some...
Canister vs Esbit
I have used Esbit for years but was intrigued by the weight of the BRS-3000T stove and the longstanding claim that canisters can meet or exceed Esbit weight efficiency if used efficiently....
Water Filtering/Purification - Which to choose?
Hi Guys, I am all new to backpacking and would like to get some feedback on the water filters/purifiers I have chosen below as I need help choosing which will be the...
Electrolyte needs and real food
"Your assumed 60 bpm resting heart rate seems high to me if you mean a true resting rate (before you get out of bed in the morning) and you are in good...
park closures... insanity... time for civil disobediance?
Don't go in there The area around the Grand Canyon is a ghost town. It's no different inside, and park rangers are working to keep it that way, according to The Republic...
Icy feet
One big problem I have on trips in the fall and spring is my ridiculously cold toes. I'm fine during the day, but particularly in the evening setting up, and in the...
How Much White Gas Do I Need?
How much white gas should one bring on a trip? I don't know that I can give you a one-size-fits all answer since so much depends on the individual and conditions, but...
The Sawyer Squeeze just got better
Yep. Definitely filters. Substantially less margin for error than the Steripen. Gotta order me some of those Evernew bottles! One thing to note: I don't think Sawyer actually make too many different...
My new stove setup, under 3oz. Everything but fuel.
Stove, pot, lid, pot stand, windscreen, and mug for 2.9oz(81g). If I'm hiking alone I can leave the mug and be at 2.5oz(71g). Lightest cook system? I think I finally found my...
i so wanted this to work
.8oz .....seemed cool but had no purpose.... Insulated cocktail mug? I could think of many. What is the reason you said no purpose? is that a rubber band? reflectix could be lighter....
Fitness
Anybody considering a home workout routine should look at rosstraining.com. Ross Enamait is the man. No gimmicks, no magic, no expensive toys. He advocates a moderate, full-spectrum diet (no paleo/vegan/no-carb/high-carb or other...
Help getting under 10 lbs
Any suggestions to help me get below 10 lbs for 30F+ trips? http://www.backpackinglight.com/backpackinglight/forums/gear_lists/111cd2d3c44a7057c36cc9af78ae5bef.pdf Some things I've been considering dumping: 1 GG Thinlight - only use SMD pack for foot insulation from ground...
MLD 475ML MUG
does anyone know which silicone rings will fit this? no idea which rings will fit, but I own one of these if you need exact dimensions, I can break out the caliper...
West Coast Trail – May 2010
West Coast Trail (British Columbia, Canada) May 9-11, 2010 My buddy Marc Lindenbach and I tackled the West Coast trail earlier this month and got through it in just over 48 hours...
Steripen
The Micropur MP1 treatment tabs do seem like a nice way to go. Seems like pretty much the same deal as AquaTabs (ie. price, weight, hassle) but they have the added bonus...
Multi-Use Items
1. Puffa jacket as warm-up jacket and with my quilt as part of my sleep system. 2. Bivy bag as bivy bag and waterproof stuff sack for the quilt (push bivy bag...
Cold Soak food technique question
So in an effort to reduce pack weight, ive considered going stoveless/no-cook. but I am planning an upcoming hike in the sierras where I might appreciate a hot meal. ive always wondered...
Suggestions for titanium nested pots that hold 220 g canister - budget minded
I have to buy a couple sets for my adult boys birthday. We are looking for nested pots (2) where the 2nd one is at least half as big as the main...
Purifying water (with dead things in it)
In preparation for Philmont, I've been reading forums and blogs. One caught my attention when it showed pictures of water "buffalo" tanks absolutely teaming with algae and sediment--one even showed three bloated,...
