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Americans waste $28 bil a year on vitamins, doctors say
http://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-vitamin-supplements-waste-of-money-20131217,0,3582353.story#ixzz2nndQ521m interesting article on vitamins.Ive always thought it was bizarre to swallow pills instead of eating natural food sources.Supplements seem like another sham foisted on the psyche of the people.Another costly and...
Accurately Estimating Wind Speed
Every time I watch this guy's video I get a kick out of it. The maximum wind speed is 47 mph and at 1:56 the tent almost deflects. Pretty impressive, but it...
Hydration on the Israel National Trail - Chia among other things
Hello, I'm considering a 10 day trip on the Negev desert portion of the Israel National Trail. As there are very limited water sources and I'm not exactly sure what my pace...
Starting to doubt using my alcohol stove for cannister
With the Fire Maple FMS-300T weighing 1.6 oz, I am starting to question if I will stay with alcohol stoves or switch back to canisters. I am leaving for my AT thru...
what sort of water containers do you use with a steripen?
I have a very old water filter and am thinking of switching to a system where I treat water with UV, and have chlorine dioxide tablets as a backup. I'm still learning...
First UL trip experience
I've been a backpacker for years. Lots of off-trail scrambling/peak bagging in the Cascades and Olympics in Washington. I always tried to get lightish gear, you know: 4.5 lb tent, 3.5 lb...
freezer bag cooking
Do yourself a favor and get some bubble envelopes - one for each person - that are large enough to place freezer bags inside. This obviates the need for a separate cozy/lid...
Ketogenic diet as a way to lighten pack?
"I do believe, as Nick and Piper have suggested, that living this way makes your body far more efficient. For backpacking that means less weight on your back, less consumption of fuel,...
Backpacking for the girly girl
Thanks for your concern John, but we moved in a few months ago and are going strong. If anything we'll just concentrate on things we both like to do outside of backpacking...
CC Tri Ti Inferno W/ wood for winter??
Has anyone used the Caldera Cone Tri Ti Inferno (wood burner) in winter? I've seen Hendrik's YouTube videos of it in winter but I'm wondering how well it really works in frigid...
The Beautiful Cup
1.Scatter used toilet paper in an appropriate area - bushes or brushy areas work wonderfully. 2. Do NOT scatter used toilet paper on rocks or rocky areas. If you are above tree...
Camping fuel in Tajikistan
Hi all, I am going to Tajikistan in Central Asia, and will be backpacking in the Fann Mountains for a few weeks. I noticed from the forums that several people have been...
altitude sickness?
On the last several trips i have i seem to be feeling really ill after day 1. For example I just got back today for a 20 mile backpacking trip over 1...
Feedback on my winter gear list / setup
Hi! As is the case for many others the last couple of years, my interest in backpacking, hiking, mountain e-biking, packrafting, and spending time outdoors have gone through the roof. ...
Surprising high cal/oz foods?
I don't know what KETO bricks are, but I have made pemmican. I dehydrated thinly-sliced steak, then ground up the dried steak into powder in my blender. I mixed the powder (in...
Trail Designs Caldera Keg-F vs Gossamer Gear GVP Ultralight
Which system would you personally choose and why? I'll leave out my bias and just put the links here TD https://www.traildesigns.com/products/caldera-keg-f-stove-system GG https://www.gossamergear.com/collections/cooking/products/gvp-ultralight-stove-system Have a system you think is lighter and/or better?...
drinking matcha tea on the trail
For those of you who drink matcha, how are you preparing it? I understand it needs whisking, or do you just drink it grainy? When I e-mailed Rishi Tea, she suggested their...
Taut, Taught, & Taunt Pitches
To late Doug.... She has "fled the scene", resolved to her ignominious shame... ….All of which is why this entire thread is idiotic in the first place. If you understand someone's intent...
Bear learns how to crack Garcia cans at Yosemite
Maybe a canister needs to be shaped like a football or egg, so it is difficult to push. We may need to move away from shapes or sizes that suit bpers and...
Mt. Wilson Open Jaw -- October, 5 -7, 2012
After nearly two months of 90-degree-plus days, an 80-degree weekend sounded real good! Last weekend I lead our Boy Scout Troop on an over-night to Henninger Flats (above Pasadena). The hike up...
