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The Hilleberg House Project
Max, my first reaction to your idea of living in a 1P tent was: No, don't do it! But you've already done it and I never have, so you know more about...
What the heck is a Jetboil?
Can I ask a stupid question? Sorry! What does "Jetboil" mean to me? Here's what I know; it's a pot. I know it has some kind of heat exchanger or something (what's...
Fun at the Japanese store
I went to a FIT store last night with some friends to browse around and found some intresting items. I got some nice small bottles that would be good for sauce or...
Honey
I've been given about 10lbs of local honey from a farmer I did some work for last year. Please give me some suggestions on how I can make good use of this...
make your own miner's stove
While rambling about in an old mining area of California, I stumbled upon some relics at a 120-year-old gold mine. This is a miner's stove, made out of an old steel can....
Who Uses Canister Stoves?
I'm still debating what stove setup I want to go with. I currently have a little Esbit stove, but it looks like I could get a Snow Peak Titanium (one of the...
Camino de Santiago in Northern Spain
For years I have been interested in doing the "Camino de Santiago" in segments. Is there anyone who has completed the pilgrimage? Or someone who has done part of the trail? Any...
Why Are We Even Still Here? was “A Very Thorough MYOG Site”
Hi Brian and all enthusiastic readers > Maybe they wrote off the staggering cost of development over a decade, and now have to use the software all that time for tax reasons?...
Question about caffeine products sold on this site
Ive noticed there area variety of caffeine food supplements that are sold on this site. And at outdoor stores wherever I shope. These various caffeine products are expensive and "high fallutin" IMO....
Pack size?
Okay, so I'm downsizing my pack and got another 18 ounces off my base load for $50. Thats a mere $2.78 per ounce vs buying a $300 down bag to try to...
Multiple Use Sleeping Bags
The sleeping bag is for most lightweight hikers the item in the pack that is heaviest and has the largest volume. It is also the warmest item by far. It's a shame...
Warm hands with carbon fiber poles
Took Repo out for a o/n hike from home, little over an hour hike up FS roads. Took my TT Double Rainbow Li for its maiden voyage. Left the liner out to...
What's wrong with this picture
a little bit out of the norm  keeps the stench from permeating my clothes and quilt. Whodda thunkit I didn't realize a ukulele smelled that bad. The uke appears to have a...
gear problems, when to move on
I have been using MSR Reactor stoves for the last couple of years and have been happy with them, when they work. I have had problems with the things not "glowing", not...
Alcohol Stoves
I am trying alcohol for the first time as a fuel for cooking. I just received my new Flatcat Gear snow leopard. I am looking for some input on how to carry...
2016 Bob Marshall Wilderness Open
Gear notes: Pack – MYOQ 45L+; XPac with carbon stays. Shelter – Trailstar + MSR stakes. Sleep – 40F quilt, Neoair Xlite S. Water – Platypus with hose and Katydyn MicroPur tablets. ...
Esbit burner testing
I tend to agree with Jon: most of any extra heat comes from the BS. I will also make the bald flat statement that wood does not burn. Yes, you read that...
Cutting down a Ti pot
I've seen several post over the years here about people cutting down their Ti pots to make them smaller. I am interested in doing a Mod on one of my cook systems...
Sleeping Wth Your Food in Black Bear Country
squirrels can climb much harder than 5.9 .. ive seen rodents climb 5.11 slab easy its always fun when a squirrel runs up your climbing rope towards you as to bear ......
Current UL windshirts and breathability: are there other options and layering techniques?
That Marmot Incline Hoody does look nice. Seems like they did a good job with the hand pocket placement (unlike Outdoor Research with their Ferrosi Hoody and Mountain Hardwear with their Chocklite)....
