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Dehydrating food for PCT - ziplock bags vs vacuum sealing
Hey folks :) I'm prepping for a 2017 PCT thruhike. I'm an Aussie and dehydrate my own food (am vegetarian so run out of options quickly otherwise). However as I'm flying over to...
Fuel in "8oz" size Isobutane canisters
I haven't used a canister stove since 2008 other than on one trip during a burn ban, but am going to be using one on a future trip and am way out...
Alternatives/Ideas for Foster's pot caddy
I have Dan’s Foster’s Pot and my bain is the protection of it. I have the ribbed model but even when I was supercareful I managed to dent it in my pack...
Packing JUST a giant bag of granola (with nuts, raisins, etc)...
For food, I usually pack 2 of the mountain house meals, one for breakfast and then dinner. Then I pack a bunch of granola bars. This has the following problems: 1. it's...
Patagonia Expedition 4 knock-off
Yes, it seems to me that I have given up on buying women's outdoor clothing. Mostly men's fit, and I have gotten some good tops from the gear trade site here...men's small....
Gear choices for Patagonia/Torres Del Paine
My girlfriend and I found out last night that we both suddenly have an open 2.5 week window in our schedules this upcoming April. Needless to say, we demand an epic trip....
New to dehydrated food...help
Hi all, I'm new to the backpacking game and would love to hear some people's personal favorite dehydrated breakfasts/dinners. I'm assuming they don't taste all that great, but the convenience is too...
why so little discussion of food
food is heavy.. and affords great opportunities to save weight for very little money (and gain health + nutrition). on a 4 day trip, the difference between an expert planner and an...
Filtering Tapeworm Eggs
Now there's an appetizing subject line. I theoretically have an Isle Royale trip sometime in my future and understand I should take these into account when treating water there. I enjoy using...
Q. soft shell vs fleece
I use a 200 weight fleece zip up for mid-layer. I love fleece and its fairly light (13.75 oz). However it's real bulky. I do not have any shoft shell experience so...
How does this sound for a food list?
hey all! I am going to be doing a summit attempt of Mt. San Gorgonio, and it will be cold(ish). This is a three day trip, with the first two days with...
How Many Canisters?
ductwork insulation like we use to make cozies on the handles to reduce the chance of burns Even better is silicone tubing threaded onto each handle - if you can. This stuff...
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...
