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Stainless steel stove thickness and source
What thickness of stainless steel is considered minimum or commonly used in constructing a wood burning stove? A 2 lbs Maxwell house coffee can appears to be between 1/32"(.03125) and 1/48"(.0208)which I...
My most recent down quilts.
Just figured since I've never posted my quilt handi-work here, I'd post some pics. So that you guys don't think I only do coffee gear. ;) I've made a number of quilts...
Non-Electrolyte, Non-Caloric Water Flavoring Agent?
Does anyone have a tasty water flavoring agent that is non-electrolyte, non-caloric, non-caffeinated? Preferably free of food colorings. I have electrolyte tablets but during a very dry 3 day desert backpacking trip...
How did I get so heavy? Late Aug JMT solo
I have the chance to solo the JMT in late August this year, and I tweaked my list from last year a bit. I'm going on the assumption (at THIS point) that...
Unsure about this conversion from boots to trail shoes
My first attempt to convert from boots to trail shoes is a near failure. I'm interested in your thoughts as to what to do differently. My wife, son, and I just completed...
Alcohol stove feedback
Greetings, I am in the market for a new, or augmented alcohol stove setup. For the last year I've been using the Trangia mini set with an aluminum foil windscreen. I like...
September AT Section in NC
Some friends of mine and I are planning a 6 day Section from Standing Indian (campground) to Fontana Dam in late September. Here is my gear list for everyone to critique. Each...
The Kettle is coming !
FYI I tried a cork from a wine bottle and it works fine. Just cut the top off a little . Ive been playing around getting a feel for how much fuel...
How's your Fall weather?
I can't wait for some cooler weather. High here today was 111F (44C). Temps finally down to the mid 80s here in Louisiana, hopefully it lasts. Nick. Just come north. Been beautiful...
Base Weight Vs. Consumables Discussion
"type 1 and type 2 diabetes are very different in both their treatment and how they affect your body from a physiology standpoint." I am well aware. I was referring to the...
113g Inverted canister stove
I'm a DIY kinda guy that likes tinkering. The Volcano stove has lots of tinkering potential. With the discovery of the BOSS canister fuel winter adventures will be a lot more interesting....
How important is carbon filtration in water treatment?
Hi All, I see a carbon stage in filters is used mainly for improving "taste," but it's also implied it removes pesticides and herbicides (assume trace amounts). I have a few filters...
What food (or drink) do you often wish you had carried more of?
After a recent pack trip, I swore I'd carry more coffee next time. Well next time came (and went), and I carried more coffee, and I wish I'd carried even more. It...
Silicone Bag For FBC?
So I am once again pondering Freezer Bag Cooking. Mostly because I highly value having a compact pack, and packing a big pot gets annoying. It would be nice to be able...
The Holy Grail of Long Handled Spoons?
I like three different spoons. A Toaks long handled Ti spoon for FBC, A Snow Peak Ti spoon and my favorite spoon I carved from a Plumb hammer handle from the 1930's....
Will a two person quilt help my wife sleep warmer
My wife is a very cold sleeper and often has a difficult time "warming up". Â She sleeps in a Marmot Helium sleeping bag EN rated 26* (women) and 15* (men) on an...
First time skiing - help clothe me
Because of a lucky windfall at work, I get to go spend 3-4 days at Jackson Hole with my company, in about a week. Totally neat. Trouble is, I've never been skiing...
Tuolumne to Yosemite Valley via Red Peak Pass-- August 7-12, 2012
Last year my wife’s and my packs were in excess of 25 pounds base weight each. This year our packs were both sub-10lbs each (including bear canisters), with my pack weight at...
pack recommendations
I've been using a 2009 Golite Jam2 for a couple years, and I'm finding it's no longer doing a satisfactory job for my style of backpacking. I want to replace it with...
Our Lightest Cozy Yet
I made this as a joke this week for my friend/hiking partner/trail husband/gear addict Hoosierdaddy. He was complaining that one of our cozies was "too heavy" at 1.5 ounces. He felt that...
