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Breakfast
Cytomax has come up with a pre race beverage called Pre-Formance. It comes in several delicious flavors; my favorites are chocolate and an orange smoothy. Great quick breakfast; just add water. Lots...
Insulating Layer when stopped
I dont usually hike when its real cold out, so I'm not sure how much insulation I will need when stopped after hiking, or on breaks, May 31 this year on the...
Dream umbrella
I've been looking for years for the perfect umbrella. Nonfolding, super light made with carbon fiber, not tiny, solar reflective. There was a kickstarter campaign awhile back for the world lightest umbrella,...
Ask a Ranger Anything.
You don't necessarily need to use a liquid fuel stove. We plan to use the Optimus Vega remote canister stove. In fact, the Philmont Shakedown Guide says this stove is acceptable. I...
Backpacking for someone working around serious food sensitivities - ideas?
Whey concentrate (or perhaps the isolate) would be a good way to get a quality protein if you can handle it. This is the whey concentrate I use (and like). The unflavored...
guadalupe mountains
looking to see if there are any semi reliable water spots in the back country. im planning a trip in the spring (early to mid march). looking for any suggestions on routes...
lightweight lid for mug
I have a Snowpeak 450 ti mug http://www.snowpeak.com/ti-single-450-blue-cup-mg-043-1.html with the lid for the double mugs http://www.snowpeak.com/450ml-mug-insulation-lid-mgc-053.html That fits OKish (there's can be a little dripping... ) and keep my hot liquids warm...
Canine thru-hike of CDT
Saw this on facebook, thought it was pretty cool. Her blog is linked. Only read a few entries so far, but am enjoyinghttp://dogblog.ruffwear.net/2014/01/08/grizby-and-bethany-complete-a-thru-hike-of-the-continental-divide-trail/ edited to make more linky. I'm really curious as...
Water container system breakdown
Another of my (and I am guessing many of your) ever changing gear systems. Water, and how to carry it, drink it, pour it, etc. Tell us what you use, weight, and...
A desert crossing
Hi, I am about to walk 1000 miles across a hot desert with a friend and would like any thoughts on essential kit, clever tricks and so forth. In particular I am...
Is it just me?
So it's been cloudy and rainy here over the last week or so and everyone around me keeps saying how lazy it makes them feel. It just got me thinking, am I...
16 lb Dilemma
I have hit the stops on weight savings. My current base weight runs between 15 and 16 lbs and I am planning an 18 day JMT this summer with the longest segment...
Who gets out more, the UL or the BC camper?
I'd have to hardily disagree w/ that assessment as well- credit card doesn't buy you navigation and route finding skills, first aid skills, bear skills, the physical conditioning to carry a pack...
Yosemite: Panorama Trail, October 8th – 10th, 2010.
My wife & I recently did a 3 day/3 night trip along the Panorama Trail in Yosemite. The goal of the trip was to give Candy a fun and easy introduction to...
Alcohol better then Canister for long section hike?
More or less just like the title reads. I am planning on a long AT section hike of about 2 weeks with resupply about every three-five days. I'll be cooking usually 1-2...
How do I get and stay asleep on the trail?
Hello all Meds for pain/swelling management are Ok. Meds or anything to make you fall out.Not so good. I still want to have my wits in tne middle of the night. My...
FireLite tablets
These suckers sound too good to be true... from the product page: "...no smoke, they have a high energy density, do not liquefy while burning, and leave no ash residues." That last...
Arctic stoves
Heading to the attic sea (in feb) and looking at various stove options. Jet boils 'could' work if I keep the canisters within my insulation but that's not gonna be comfy. anyone...
Fuel Losses when Connecting / Disconnecting Canisters
As I discovered late in this thread, the fuel that escapes from a canister during connection/disconnection to/from a stove can be unexpectedly high: I found that with poor canister discipline - canister...
Trail Angel Dinner - Help me with Dinner Ideas
Last year was the first time I got serious about being a trail angel. In 3 days I served breakfast, lunch and dinners to 46 thru-hikers here in Washington State along the...
