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The Hype of Dehydration and Heatstroke
"Hmm... is it a good idea to kill the good germs with alcohol? Might it get rid of the germs that protect us? Does soap and water do a better job of...
Having food stolen
Just a curious thread. Has anyone had the food stolen by animals in the backcountry? If so, what food, what animals, and where were you? This fall I went to the Grand...
Sounds you've never heard before
i found a previous post about bigfoot, where a lot of people mocked the idea. i have been car camping in 4x4's for over 10 years. backpacking for 3 years. has anyone...
Steripen Opti set up
I have been trying a few set up's and though I would post some pics of what is working very well for me right now as this comes up a lot. I...
Home on the Highway - San Francisco to Ushuaia, Argentina in an 87 4Runner
It has been a while since we have done an update, We ended up spending the past 2 months in Guatemala soaking up the culture, slowing down our pace, and doing some...
Food Planning Using Pounds Per Person Per Day
Companion forum thread to:Food Planning Using Pounds Per Person Per Day Great article Mike. Wish you did stuff like this once a month at least. However, as I tweeted before, where is...
How low will you go?
I don't use synthetics on Vancouver Island - doesn't get wetter than that. Sorry, disagree with your comment. Thought I should note, my 5lb. kit is very specific to my locale, and...
Help Inspire; Titanium
Hey all, Im fairly new around here, as you may have noticed, so most of you probably do not know I am a machinist. I work in a small shop with all...
Just figured out how to make the best camp mug
Was looking for a lightweight mug to drink coffee in the morning. I am sure it has been covered here before, but I a little slow! 12 oz. Heniken Keg Can. Just...
Ever quit caffeine?
As I type this, I'm sipping my precious coffee. But if I want to thru hike the Long Trail next summer I'm thinking detoxing from caffeine may be a good idea. I...
would a paper dust mask substitute for a paper coffee filter as a UL water filter for filtering sediment only?
I am going on a trip in a day or so and just can't get to the shops to buy some paper coffee filters. Where we are going is likely going to...
US Plastics order
Here is my US Plastics order (and my favorite coffee mug). Total cost including shipping: $9.88 perfect. too cool for school. exactly what I need. I also get my tyvek clothes there....
Soup drips through and you stab yourself: the spork is the worst utensil
You think so thom? Hmmm... I may have to rethink this Loving this thread (thank you Roger). My primary utensil is a long-handled Ti spoon with a polished bowl and a flat-ish...
Soaps and detergents
Hello everyone, I recently have become dissatisfied with the popular standby, Dr. Bronner's soap, which I otherwise quite liked because it was available in bulk as compared to outdoor-marketed products. I did...
A Gear Confession
Love this! Thanks for the article and the conversation. I learned that once I also got "sufficiently" light in all the big four/five components, it totally opened up this whole conversation of...
Overnight on the Colorado Trail
- We are in the midst of some warm weather here in SW Colorado, day's in the mid to upper 40's, nights hovering just below freezing. On a whim, I put together...
Flat Tarp Noob Qs
I just picked up a 5x9 flat tarp with LineLocs and I've been experimenting with it in the yard today. Unfortunately the tarp does not have a grommet on the tieout to...
UV water treatment including water containers
SteriPens have been discussed, but I haven't seen anyone list out everything needed for a "UV water system" including the prerequisite wide-mouth bottle (allowing 0.5L treatments) plus something else needed assuming 0.5L...
PCT: jetboil or DIY stove
Title says it all. Going to attempt to they-hike the pct this May. Is the jetboil really worth it? Or would you just make a cheap can stove? worth what? any restrictions?...
Joshua Tree CRHT Run
I'm strongly considering taking the day off of work Friday just to be able to avoid traffic and get out there to relax earlier. So the 11:30 AM could work good. Adan...
