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Any MLD 475 users?
I’m wondering if anyone here uses an MLD 475 as a tiny cookpot? I’ve been tinkering with mine on and off for a while now and have yet to find the magic...
Wood-burning stove, denatured alcohol stove or a Solid-fuel tablet stove?
"I'll defer the "how does alcohol perform above 10k'"to someone else." I've used my Starlyte at ~11,500' with no problems, and I don't doubt it would work at much higher elevations. In...
Evernew 300ml Dbl Wall Mug (ECA354)
I like the idea of a robust, double wall titanium mug that may be a bit heavier than a plastic mug, but is also much nicer to use. The Evernew ECA354 targets...
Custom 20 oz Feathered Friends Vireo with 6"+ loft.
The goal was to have 20 degree bag that weighed 20 oz. Feathered Friends came through, plus some. The loft was totally unexpected...and a nice surprise. It varies from 6.25 near the...
Flame on
I know this goes against the grain of group wisdom on this site. Perhaps, somehow you can get me to change my mind. Most of my backpacking trips are 2-4 weeks in...
Rees-Dart Track New Zealand
In mid November I flew over the ditch (Tasman Sea) to New Zealand’s South Island to do a bit of tramping on the Rees-Dart Track. Rees-Dart MapThe start of the Dart Track...
Carrying ingredients vs. pre-packed meals
I have been considering carrying bulk ingredients rather than pre-packing my meals. I'm familiar with the benefits of pre-packing each meal and usually FBC. But I'm thinking of cooking in my pot...
Ride to Road's End (Copper Creek trailhead) in Kings Canyon
I'm looking for a ride to to Road's End (the Copper Creek trailhead) in Kings Canyon sometime late in early August/ late July. I'm attempting to do the Sierra High Route with...
2 Person Kitchen
We are currently using the GSI Pinnacle Dualist Setup. At 20 oz it is pretty heavy. What do you recommend to replace it? We currently do the Mountain House stuff but it...
Updated Gear List
http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Big-Agnes-Yampa-Sleeping-Bag-40-Degree-Down/BAG0033M.html Highly rated. ...Is anyone using this kind of a setup in the Sierra? As Jim commented, summer temps in the Sierra can vary from the 90's down to the high 20's...
Recommend Big 3 as “loaners” for Scouts
Part of my Wood Badge ticket will involve purchasing gear that many of our Scouts can't afford for higher adventure trips. I need to focus on lightweight stuff that can take a...
Little weight “sins”
I make small weight "sins" when deciding on items I purchase. For example, I do have a Vargo Jet-Ti canister-top stove but I just bought a 0.7 oz. heavier Brunton Flex burner....
Pecos Wilderness youth trip 7/08
Pecos Wilderness, New Mexico July 6-12, 2008 5 adults, 7 youth ages 11-16. This was a youth trip, with Camp Fire USA Balcones Council, based in Austin, Texas. I am the volunteer...
Snow Peak Gigapower Stove
I just bought a Snow Peak Gigapower Stove. The instructions say not to use any fuel cannisters but Snow Peak. Is there any problem using the MSR cannisters from my Pocket Rocket?...
Pressurized Alcohol Stove with simmer capability
HI, i'M LOOKING FOR A PRESSURISED ALCOHOL STOVE WITH SIMMERING CAPABILITY SO I CAN COOK USING TITANIUM POTS.i NEED THE WEB LINK TO ANY SUCH STOVES,Thanks Nicholas, I’m new to alcohol stoves...
Best powdered milk?
> Very true, but the full-cream can be rather hard to dissolve > in cold water, especially in winter. The skim milk is much > easier. A minor issue. A minor issue...
Titanium Heat Transfer Left To Right
I came across this information at the Keith site: Do you agree with their statement? thermal conductivity W/mK -Â https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/thermal-conductivity-metals-d_858.html aluminum 204 copper 386 titanium 19 - 23 so heat is transferred...
Backpacking during a world trip
Hi all, My girlfriend and I are planning a yearlong, round the world trip for next year. We were initially only going to stay in hostels and do day hikes, but as we're...
What is the purpose of the thin down jackets?
Thin jackets are really a worth while investment here in the NE. I use it for active days in winter, but more importantly, I use it in three seasons for extra warmth...
Callback: Kupilka
A few years back, there was quite the buzz for Kupilka's in the ultralight community. 5 years later, is anyone still carrying theirs on a regular basis, or was it all just...
