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Viability of filtering water in freezing (MSR Guardian)
This filter claims to withstanding freezing. The instructions say you need to thaw it before you use it, but do you think this would be a viable option for filtering water if...
Grumpy Old Man here
Eric moved 10 feet off the trail. that's plenty without a mask. He's a bit more exposed from the runner exhaling more heavily. ^^^ still the thread has been allowed to go...
2019 Trek Selection Questions
I surveyed our crew by having them look at the list of activities and mark the ones that interest them. Compiling the favorites will help them sit down choose their treks. I...
Recommend me a disposal cylinder stove
I have always been an achy and esbit user, and a whisperlite in winters. There are several compressed CNG / LP stoves out there. What is highly recommended? This will be mostly...
How Do You Occupy Self during Evening/Downtime when Solo?
1. Campfire 2. I don't go winter camping by myself anymore. In summer it doesn't matter, I hike and explore all day and by the time it gets dark, I'm tired anyways....
Your coldest night camping?
Mine is -22 F. in a quinzhee in Pennsylvania. For a tent it's -5 F. in both PA and W. Virginia. All times were comfortable sleeps. AFTERWORD: Your stories are very interesting....
CORE Bio Reactor Wood Stove
Or you could buy an Emberlit. Or a Firefly. And you'd have it in a week. No offense to the poster or the owner of the kickstarter drive, but I'm seeing nothing...
location recommendation needed
I'm looking to make a job change, but I want to work in a U.S. city that is in an area that has good backpacking (mountains) and kayaking (lakes and class 1-class...
What do you use to start your fire/stove?
I'm clearly in the minority here, but I still like and use book matches for all my lighting chores. They're light and cheap and hey, they were good enough for Colin Fletcher,...
Old gear – New use
As I am far too lazy to sell my outdated/redundant gear I have been trying to put it all to use. Cooking pots are proving useful in the kitchen and as food...
Lazy High Calorie Fudge For Winter
So, ya want calories for them winter trips? And you don't cook or want to slave for a long time? Well, look no further! This here will make a nice brick of...
HMG Packs VS Gossamer Gear + other rec's
Hi Guys, I just returned from spending 10 days on the Olympic Peninsula in WA. I had been planning for the trip heavily the last 9 months and started my journey of...
Summer SUL with pics! Caution, long w/lots of pics
Summer in the Southern Appalachians. Lows usually above 60F highs into the 90s F. Item worn or carried. Nike DriFit hat- 1.9 oz Costa Del Mar Sunglases- 1.3 oz Original Buff- 1.3...
Ultralight Hunting: Towards a Coherent Definition
I've tried backpacking hunts a few times in Alaska but they never quite worked as planned. Twice I've "backpacked" with overnight gear and shot my caribou before I could find my first...
Chris and Andrew's 2013 Bob Marshall Wilderness Open Trip Report
Living in California, it's easy to get complacent and only go backpacking when the sun is shining and the birds are chirping. Following Dave's excellent blog and trip reports from the likes...
Christmas Gear!
You know what they say about mum (in my house anyway)......if momma ain't happy, nobody's happy! ... Is it just me or did REI put everything back to full price after Christmas.....hrmmm....seems...
Cup for Thermojet stove
I'm looking to purchase a Thermojet stove and was trying to find an ultralight Ti pot that is at least 4.75 inches in diameter. Thermojet claims that this is the minimum size...
The new Fire Maple Petrel HX pot: a replacement for the Sterno Inferno?
Here is a first look at the Fire Maple Petrel HX pot. Â It cost about $22, weighs 5.7 oz and has a capacity of a little over 899 ml. https://youtu.be/qq-av_x_OYw The...
How to Plan Food for a Backpacking Trip (Member Q&A)
Considerations for backcountry food planning, caloric density, packaging, and more for hiking and backpacking.
Beginner’s Mind: A Lifelong Ground Sleeper Takes to the Trees
After a lifetime of pole-supported shelters and sleeping pads, I’d decided to give hammock camping a try.
