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Cooking with Cash - a rough analysis
See next post, please. This is the next installment in my occasional series on cooking in the backcountry with unusual energy sources. First was electricity. Next: Cash. Specifically, US $1 bills. Why...
High Sierra Trail to Whitney in 3 Weeks!!
https://lighterpack.com/r/991ga3 This is my tentative gear list for my upcoming trip with my grandpa and brother. We will each be carrying our own food and water. My brother will have a steripen,...
Picture of your complete kitchen set up
I searched for a thread on this and didn't see one. I would be interested in seeing a picture of your complete kitchen set up. I'm curious to see what everyone uses:...
Sticker Shock, need a new plan
since getting into backpacking in a serious way back in 2005, i have usually taken a dehydrated dinner (typically chili mac or lasagna). the price vs convenience was ok. i usually buy...
Final questions before snow shoeing trip
A few final questions before I set out on a few winter trips this year. Which...are snowshoeing overnighters fairly close to home to gain experience for multiday trips. Forecast, high 20*, overnight...
Ozark Highlands Trail questions
We are preparing to do 40-50 miles of the OHT starting at the western end in the first week of April. I have the guidebook, and the .pdf maps from Ouachitamaps.com and...
Esbit Folding stove users
So I used my new folding three pronged Esbit Stove today with folded aluminum wind screen and in moderate wind. I am looking for ways that lighten my pack and this seems...
Your own kind of dumb: Bob Open DNF report
(The Bob Open is a backcountry event of my own creation. More info here: http://bedrockandparadox.com/bob-marshall-wilderness-open) (A video of my pack's contents can be found here: https://vimeo.com/42747428) Hubris, obstinacy, self-deception. Version 1: Lingering...
Strong Tea
Numi is great... the have a mate and also a wonderful Moroccan mint... but one of my faves is their lemon chamomile (that's a great nighttime tea). Went looking for the sou-whatever...
Ultralight Backpacking Ethically (UBE)
Here is an argument about global warming that makes a very strong case for taking action, no matter what you might believe. I can never understand why talking about taking care of...
DWR Performance
Jimmy, I was referencing a specific 2014 knit windshirt. What happened with this garment was stretched, to any degree, is as you stated. I don’t believe this specific windshirt’s performance analysis is...
Walks of a Lifetime--book review
<div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div>Full disclosure:Â A very nice PR person sent us a copy of this book to review, and we promised that...
1 week Adirondacks gear list
Hi! I'm looking for a 2017 gear list for a week of solo backpacking in the Adirondacks this summer. Any ideas? General High Peaks hiking. Well, Go Lite! I have done...
Stoves
Hello, I am going to RMNP, and they don't allow alcohol stoves with no on/off valve, is there any good alternative? Light, efficient. I saw MSR & SNOW PEAKS, but not sure...
What do YOU use to carry alcohol?
I don't mean rum or whisky. I'm talking about fuel for your stove. I sometimes use the HEET bottle itself. Some people claim to use a Platypus bottle, but they seem huge....
toaks pots
Was wondering if anyone owns, knows about these toaks pots. They are a bit heavier, but price is great. Looking at the 850ml. Can you nest a cannister, stove inside? Toaksoutdoor.com I...
BACON!!!
Can I Bring crispy bacon out for a three dayer? How long does bacon stay good unrefridgerated? Does how well its cooked make a difference? Some people like soggy floppy bacon... I...
So far the best method I have found for one-pot quinoa
I have been working on cooking methods for quinoa - previously I often did the precook at home/dehydrate so that I would have instant quinoa (and I still do! It works well...
Rethinking my gear
First off, great community on this forum. I have been reading and soaking up tons of info for about six months. Anyway, I have been using the same gear for the last...
esbit stove
Using esbit stove w/ a caldera cone I can get the water in a sul-1100 pot to a rolling boil using aprx 1 1/4 tablet. Any idea how much it will take...
