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Ideas for no-cook diet on the JMT?
With a little over a month to go until I start the JMT (leisure pace, around 24 days). I'm entertaining the idea of not bringing a stove. Reasons for this being: 1)...
Ideas for no-cook diet on the JMT?
With a little over a month to go until I start the JMT (leisure pace, around 24 days). I'm entertaining the idea of not bringing a stove. Reasons for this being: 1)...
Advice – Alcohol “Simmer” Stove
I really like using the basic popcan-style alcohol stoves with my Caldera Cone, but the normal alcohol stove doesn't simmer well. There are some recipes that I've been eyeing that call for...
Justify Alcohol Stove Total Weight?
Hi Allison > What kind of close windshield do you use? With the top stoves, I have an inate fear of overheating them. I normally use a simple Trail Designs windshield coming...
flax seed
This is my first post so please forgive me if flax seed has been discussed to death. Anyway, I just happened to look at the nutrition info on some cold-milled flax seed...
Relocating
Getting a payout is a plus. Â You could rent or visit a bit making sure to hold mail or forward mail to family, but seeing as your old address is being demolished...
Package a bunch of meals at once?
For the last few years, I've purchased ingredients and packaged a bunch of meals once in the spring, instead of doing that for each trip. None of my lunches or dinners are...
Massdrop Announces Dan Durston X Mid Tent: 2 People, 2 hiking poles, 28 oz, $199
Thanks both. I had seen Carlos's photos but wasn't noticing the pockets, now it's clear to me. I like how even the lower pockets are higher than the top of the bathtub....
Evaporative Heat Loss in Upright Canister Stoves (Part 1: Measuring the Temperature Drop of Evaporative Cooling)
Companion forum thread to: Evaporative Heat Loss in Upright Canister Stoves (Part 1: Measuring the Temperature Drop of Evaporative Cooling)Evaporative heat loss in upright canister stoves extends boiling times and changes fuel...
Local Wally World carrying Mountain House
I was looking for a dry bag at the last minute and was checking out the Wally World offereings - and was surprised to see our local store carrying at least 8-12...
MSR Canister Fuel new dimensions
MSR has come out with new dimensions for its 4oz canister. I saw it at REI recently. It look like Jetboil. 80/20 blend of isobutane and propane http://cascadedesigns.com/msr/stoves/stove-accessories/msr-isopro/product MSR has come out...
Where's Hendrik?
The link to Hendrik's video series on UL backpacking disappeared from the BPL homepage last week and has not returned (yet). What's going on? A simple programming error? Has he stopped working...
zpacks Pertex Quantum Bivy
So I did some searching and didn't find anything on the new zpack bivy (says new as of 2012 on their site). http://www.zpacks.com/shelter/bivy.shtml anyone have one? Thoughts? Likes/dislikes? Thanks, I had the...
"likely, the best backpacking sleeping bag in the world."
http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Backpacking-Sleeping-Bag-Reviews/Katabatic-Gear-Palisade High praise for katabatic. I must say, i have to agree. It's a quilt. Yes Doug. You are correct. I still prefer a bag. I'm biased. Edit: Tried to better explain...
Depression and Wilderness, Part 2: Wilderness May Not Be Enough
Companion forum thread to:Depression and Wilderness, Part 2: Wilderness May Not Be Enough First of Ryan I'm sorry to hear about your friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family...
OPSAK vs. food hanging
Does anyone put their food in an OPSAK Odor Barrier bag and just leave it on the ground overnight? Depends on where you are. In areas that require bear canisters I do...
Using Bleach for Water Disinfection
As promised, here is some helpful information on using bleach as a water disinfectant against giardia. It comes from an leading expert in the field. Keep in mind that this applies to...
Women’s Trail Runners
I just returned a pair of women's 2009 Montrail Hardrocks. I can't believe how flimsy and non-supportive these shoes are! My 07 Hardrocks are, for me, the perfect hiking shoe--plenty of pronation...
becoming a complete punter redux
"I am struggling with posting on the BB for fear of becoming a complete punter. I think I have some information to share based on real experience but what I've noticed is...
becoming a complete punter redux
"I am struggling with posting on the BB for fear of becoming a complete punter. I think I have some information to share based on real experience but what I've noticed is...
