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Aurelien unsupported JMT attempt
Sorry for the derail but I’m curious about your shoelace comment, David. I’ve always carry an extra 5-6 feet of thin line (currently some of the orange MLD line) thinking it could...
Nitinol wire WAPI to save 25% on fuel
Why boil water if you don't need to? And if I want to pasteurize my water instead, how can I know I've done it right? I've always been bugged about having to...
Training thread. Goals, updates, questions, etc.
Nice :) Â There is definitely something about trail running that offers up snippets of childhood, freedom and escape. ^^^ very true. I ran my 2 miles on Mon, Wed, Thu and today....
Small Metal Bottle?
So, twice now I've had my olive oil in a small Nalgene travel bottle and had it congealed on cold mornings when I wanted it on toast. And twice now I've managed...
Using the "filler" method with a bear can
There have been a few blog posts, and so on, over the past decade on a method for optimal efficiency in packing a bear can for a very long stretch that involves...
Modular Pack idea, anyone seen anything like this?
Imagine a pack without any main compartment, just many smaller compartments attached to a framesheet. You'll say its weight-inefficient due to extra fabric, but you don't use any stuffsacks, dittysacks, bearhang sacks,...
2 days / 1 night / 20 miles. Food ideas?
Hey Folks, I'm going backpacking in Point Reyes with a Meetup Group I joined. It's supposed to be a pretty flat hike. 10 miles in. 10 miles out. One night this weekend....
What Would BPL Do...
Not sure if this should be in here, or General, but since this covers " Technique" I thought it may be close. Mods please move as you see fit. Background: We had...
Alcohol Stove vs Jetboil Sol Ti - weight savings, is it worth it?
I'm curious what the weight savings are on a alcohol stove kit vs the Jetboil Sol. I just started my research on alcohol stoves today. I may be wrong, but I don't...
Chocolate that doesn't melt?
It makes me sad when I'm backpacking and reach for a handful of gorp only to find the chocolate chips have melted. Is there a solution to this? Will M&M's hold up...
Packing Out Unsavory Detritus
Dear Community, This coming Spring, me and my hiking posse will be trekking for 5 days in sensitive territory in the South West. The Park regulations require that we pack-out our toilet...
Judge awards $1.9 million to family of boy killed by bear
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/51744749-78/bear-family-ives-forest.html.csp?page=1 A federal judge on Tuesday awarded $1.95 million to the family of a young boy killed in a 2007 bear attack. Samuel Ives, 11, was camping in American Fork Canyon with...
Best Practices for Cool Damp Weather Dressing
My Waterloo for backpacking seems to be cool damp (i.e foggy, misty windy temps in the 40-50 df range). I'm trying to configure the best combination of layers to deal with these...
Water Treatment question
I'm reading Don Ladigin's book "Lighten Up!" and on page 53 he has states this about Aqua Mira: "The filter should be used first, to remove large pathogens and particles that can...
2005 Lightweight Down Jackets Review Summary and Gear Guide Overview
We rate and compare the lightest down jackets on the market based on our measurements and their performance in the field.
Mountain Fragments. (Remnants from recent overnights).
Sweeping the Garden: Mountain Fragments  thank you Very Nice! "24 hours, 2 packages of ramen, 1 bag of instant coffee. This shit doesn’t have to be complicated." So very true....but isn't it funny...
Strong Tea
I'm thinking about switching to tea from Starbuck's instant for my upcoming JMT trip. I like my coffee, but at this point I just need a solid transmission for my caffeine habit....
WOW New Bulin multiple head stove!
Has anyone else come across this somewhat light ( 298gm) beast??????!!!! triple head burner! Wow! That otta get the coffee water going or snow melted. Maybe it will be faster than my...
Hot drinks
I'm going on a snow trip this weekend and would like suggestions for hot drinks. I don't drink coffee or tea and I really don't want to drink too much hot chocolate....
Hiking with Tripod on the Colorado Trail
Editor’s Note: This story contains descriptions of animal abuse and trauma related to a rescue dog. Introduction: Tripod's Story Can anyone own a 4-legged canine rescue? Three-legged? Toothless? Hacked off tail? Tongue...
