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Questions/thoughts on Adidas Agravic Alpha Shield Hoodie
This is an interesting piece of gear - slightly heavier than a wind jacket and lighter than an arteryx Atom SL at 5-6 oz sized. Hopefully some others picked up this terrex...
BRS-3000T – Another One Bites the Dust
So, I've got a total of 4 reports of pot support failure. Â OK, yeah, that's not that many, but... Here's one of said reports: Â https://adventuresinstoving.blogspot.com/2017/03/brs-3000t-failure-2.html Weird thing of it is that...
Backpacking on a Low Carb Diet
> there will be a point where your body can not supply the energy from fat and protein. You reckon? There is not a lot of chemical difference between fats and carbs....
Do I have any other option for a water purifier a part from the Steripen and Sawyer models?
A friend tells me: never drink any water that has not been properly treated by running it through a brewery. Words of wisdom. Alexandra, you sure have become infamous around here, but...
Jetboil
So my gf and I picked up a pair of used Jetboils sols for dirt cheap. All the plastic bits on mine were broken except the lid which was fine by me....
Budget Improvement on 12 pounds
I just returned from hiking the Long Trail in VT, which was 280+ mi in 16 days (+1 rest day), in which I carried about 12-13 pounds of BPW. I've spent most...
Is it rude to fill a wedding registry with backpacking gear?
I noticed another member just posted about getting married so this thread will be helping more than just me! Anyways, maybe this is the wrong place to ask this question since all...
new to steripen - questions
So I just picked up a Steripen Adventurer Opti from REI. Only thing I could think of to use my small dividend and 20% coupon on. I'm excited to test it out...
For anyone that has a Back County Boiler
Does any one have any idea if there is a pot or mug that fits over the backcounty boiler? I just bought a Imusa 10 cm mug from Wally and it's to...
Is all weight equal? - Trekking Poles ...
Yes. Sticks in hands is one technique. I don't find much benefit to using poles I have to carry in my hands all day, it is rather tiring compared to the techniques...
Tin Cans as cook pots ?
I have a few questions regarding the use of a 19 fluid ounce sized Progresso brand soup can as a cook pot on the trail. I understand that it will eventually rust....
PCT Snoqualmie to Stevens Pass 8/16 to 8/20
Dicentra and I headed up to knock out section K of the PCT on the 16th. we averaged 15 miles per day, took a shorter day on day 4 cause of the...
3.6oz cook kit, lighter version of below
3.6oz without the fuel bottle. For bag cooking. This will boil just over 3 cups of h20. Takes 1 TBSP per cup of h20 +1, IE 2.5 cups takes 3.5 tbsp of...
Aquamira Frontier Pro Water Filter – Recommend?
I'm new to lightweight and am considering the Frontier Pro (2oz. weight is very appealing) as replacement for a Katadyn Hiker (14oz.) and would really appreciate hearing experiences. Any unforeseen pitfalls or...
Replacing My Jetboil W/ Alcohol
It's not the most stable design ever but it works pretty well for me and it packs tiny. I've never had it tip off. A redesign would be fine as long as...
Alcohol in Winter
Ok, I know the usual warnings against alcohol consumption in Winter: impaired judgement, loss of coordination, dehydration, hypothermia through vasodilation, etc. And, I've seen enough drunken yahoos on ski slopes to confirm...
Any Experience with HarvestRight Freeze Dryer?
My wife and I are thinking about investing in a home freeze dryer, in part to support some homemade meals for backpacking. I'm wondering if anyone in the forum has experience with...
How should men act when encountering women on the trail, especially solo hikers?
I was never interested in theater while school and therefore I can never "act" out in public. Just noticed I forgot the word "in" for "while in school"Â :-D Interesting thread; lots...
How Reliable Are Steripens?
There's no way to know if any treatment works beyond the manufacturer reputation Even if you drink untreated water you probably won't get sick, and if you do it will probably be...
Bad Tasting Backpacking Food
What food did you bring on a trip that turned out far worse than expected?  This can be preprocessed bars and meals or recipes that just didn’t turn out good. I have...
