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food plan - thoughts?
I've been tweaking my food plan for trips in the 7-10 day range. I am generally happy eating pretty much the same thing each day for that much time. I am a...
I got a scale! Officially a weight weenie. Have questions...
How do you guys (and gals) weight your sleeping bag, pack, and other items that aren't "solid" (base layers, down jackets) so to speak? Do you ball them up? Compress them? Put...
Post-hike rituals
I get a burger after every trip. Sometimes it's the only motivation I have to hike out. I never eat them otherwise, but after a hike longer than say 4-5 days I...
Looking for advice… Grace Duo + MLD Serenity for Cascades summer?
I'm working on trimming my pack weight, starting with the shelter. Being a nature photographer I'll be carrying 12-15 pounds of camera gear (the downside to shooting with a 4x5), so lightening...
Considering buying a winter setup, would love opinions.
I am an experienced lightweight hiker/ tarp camper but fairly new to winter camping. I have given some thought to what I would like for a shelter system. This is for the...
Delta discontinued ?
It seems that I read somewhere that Polarguard Delta was being discontinued due to durability issues. Does anyone have more information on this? Nope, it's still around. They are introducing a new,...
Meal preparation: can-pot vs. plastic bag
I plan to use a Heineken can-pot for boiling water. Do those of you who've gone this route like to prepare meals in the pot (simple, light), or are there advantages to...
Is Buying a Home Freeze-Dryer Worth the Money?
Companion forum thread to: Is Buying a Home Freeze-Dryer Worth the Money?Home Freeze-dryers are handy but expensive. Are they worth the cost? We show you how to find out. Thank you very...
2020 Bob Marshall Wilderness Open
the 2020 Bob Marshall Open has been announced, as per Dave C's blog The 2020 Open will start at the Point Pleasant campground off Highway 83, and end at the Gibson...
No-cook oatmeal
I mentioned this in another thread, but it also belongs here under Food. Last night, I saw our Finish exchange student mixing up oatmeal, milk, raisins and nuts in a tupperware container...
Winter Scout Gear
My son bridged over to Boy Scouts last spring and I need to start building up his gear. I have read through a lot of the other threads and documents on scouting....
Which Zebralight should I get?
Sorry, I know this was brought up recently. I am doing a PCT thru-hike next year, and I am trying to figure out which Zebralight headlamp to get. There are too many...
The crappiness of pit zips
Does anyone else hate them? I feel like I have to contort myself to adjust them and sometimes I find they've opened on their own. Mostly I ignore them, although I'm told...
odor barrier bags
I remember a while back there was a report testing the Opsak with dogs. A lot of debat ensured. As part of that debate I seem to remember a metal foil or...
Powdered coconut milk and thai/indian dishes
I've been enamored with spicy cooking for a while, especially when out doors. I made a thai red curry with trout meal last month which was AMAZING. Anyway. I was using ground...
Help me make a 22L overnight kit...
...out of my (relatively lightweight) mainstream gear list. Hi, all. I'm Mal and I'm a new hiker. Okay, I was a scout and hiked Philmont, but that was in 1985. The Navy...
Amount of food
I will be hiking with a group in the S. San Juan Mts. of CO next week. I have found 16 oz per day to be adequate when 3 season hiking in...
Caldera Cone System
The SP600 w/ Caldera is my favorite system. The SP600 is still pretty small and the right size for most of my meals. I haven't done any testing, but 2+ cups of...
BPL Membership
So am I thinking about investing in a membership. However, could someone tell me what the benifits are? I find this site to be a bit overwhelming at times with all the...
Montbell O.D.Compact Dripper?
I was wondering if anyone had used these? Seem like a great idea even if they want you to use them with chopsticks. I've used the larger of the two but not...
