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Hut to hut traverse
Me and my hiking buddies are going on the 24 hour AMC Hut-to-hut traverse in the white mountains and we had some nutrition and hydration concerns. For those unfamiliar, the idea of...
Outside, Inc. will discontinue print version of Backpacker Magazine
Among lots of other changes that came down on Wednesday - including the elimination of most of Outside's print assets and about 90 layoffs (15% of their workforce). I'll miss Backpacker Magazine....
Why and How to Organize and Pack Backpacking Gear on the Trail and in Camp
Companion forum thread to: Why and How to Organize and Pack Backpacking Gear on the Trail and in CampHaving an intentional, consistent, and efficient approach to packing your gear for a backpacking...
SUL 16 oz Capacity Esbit System
I'm planning my first no-cook trek this summer on the Sierra High Route in order to go as light as possible, but wanted to have an emergency hot water system for potential...
dehydrators
Hi all, So other than the fairly expensive excalibur dehydrators does anyone know of a brand/model that has a timer as well as temp control? I find it a bit hard to...
5th Annual Gathering of Gear Geeks 2013: Henry Coe State Park, California
BPLers Gathering of Gear Geeks: Henry Coe State Park January 25-27th, 2013 Corral Trail Head to Manzanita Point Group Campsites 2.7 Miles Approx. Manzanita Point Camptsite Elevation 2,270 Ft. Daytime Temps: 60F...
Nutella question
Does anybody know if Nutella will keep well at room temperature after being opened. I am considering adding it to my backpacking diet and want to keep it in a lightweight container/squeeze...
MYOG folding pot handles
For the last couple of months I have been experimenting at home with a couple IMUSA mugs that I picked up at Walmart. I quickly realized that the rivited aluminum handles that...
need in increase calorie intake
Hey all I am working on my menu for a 16 day trip into the John Muir Wilderness this summer. I have been figuring out my calories for all my food and...
Trail Mix Recipes
For those of you that make your own trail mixes, post your favorite trail mix recipe here. On that very subject, does anyone have the trail mix recipe that NOLS uses on...
Black Bear outside the tent strategy question
"Has anybody noticed a correlation between less agressive/fewer bear encounters and areas where black bears are actively hunted?" Yes, very much so. Same for cougars and wolves. There is a long-running, little-known...
I like nature- I am a dirty, crunchy, organic-eating, bike-riding hippie.
Steven, et. al., I think you identified the key point when you said "i have often wondered how those who care deeply about the environment reconcile owning the equipment they carry while...
Rehydrate meals in your pot
Freezer bag cooking is all I have ever done. Though I am always intrigued and envious of those who eat from their pot.. I am not envious of the cleaning chores after....
3-Season List - Just shy of 17lb base, help!
Where did I go wrong? https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-IUm9HMK9q-elkttjOIkM45Eevs4MEHQBAzWpjiy6ek/edit#gid=0 Too much clothes. Lots of water containers and cookware. Just a solo list? Toiletries a bit heavy too. I was thinking about putting a 1.5L Bladder...
Save Fuel Indicator Pasteurize Don't Boil
Yeah, babies and immunocompromised people can get a kind of anthrax from ingesting water that contains the spores, but immunocompetent people generally can't. I should add that Ryan Jordan is an expert...
"super" oatmeal breakfast cookies
look forward to trying both! thanks for the tip w/ the jar ring Do a Google search for "tararua biscuits". They were popular with New Zealand trampers as a shelf-stable robust foodstuff...
Water filter for herbicide/pesticide/fertilizer?
Unfortunately, our planned shakedown hike in BBNP isn't going to work out logistically, so we are doing a 5 day hike in a National Forest that is completely surround by Ag land....
Midwest GGGG May 1-3
We will have a Midwest GGGG the weekend of May 1-3 at Esofea Park in Vernon county Wisconsin. It will also offer a chance to attend the Midwest Tenkara Fest in nearby...
"Seasoning an Imusa Mug
Anybody have a DIY method of "seasoning" the inside and outside of an Imusa mug to "seal" the pores somewhat? Dan, I was thinking about that just the other day as I...
Quick question on quilt making
Im going to give it a go on sewing myself a down quilt. I have watched a number of videos and read articles but most of them are a bit lacking on...
