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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...
very dark chocolate made a very big mess
Hi everyone, I was reading on here that the "safe" way to prevent chocolate from melting on the trail was to use something with high percentage cocoa solids (i.e., dark). I tried...
Red meat is killing you
I am trying to convince my children to lay off any cured meats (with or without nitrates) since their father and his father both died of stomach cancer (their father just last...
Ultralight thermometer?
Yeah I know it's something I could leave at home, but after watching my water freeze in front of me I decided I really want an ultralight thermometer. Anyone have any good...
Shelter Pictures - Stormy conditions
It seems that a common discussion that arises around here is which shelter (tarp, mid, tunnel tent, freestanding, ect) is best in nasty weather (i.e., lots of wind and rain, or snow)....
Snow Peak Starter Kit on Sale at my local REI
I didn't see the sale reflected on the website, but if you have a local REI... I got the Snow Peak Starter Kit, which includes the Ti Trek 700 mug/pot w/ lid...
It’s really cool when others do this in the backcountry!
Allright, I´m still waiting for the bus here in Patagonia, so I´ll give you an Argentina story. Although it has more to do with getting out of the backcountry, I think it...
aquamira
I've been reading about Aquamira drops. What do you guys think, drops or tablets or no difference? Seems like tablets have more accurate dosing. Also what are good ideas to filter particles...
Ginseng or Caffeine?
I have raced for 9 1/2 days averaging less that 3 hours of sleep each night. During the race I solely used caffeine for my stimulant. I know you have to use...
Bearikade "Scout" approved for JMT?
Maybe the wrong place to ask this, but does anyone know if the Bearikade "Scout" is approved for the JMT? I know the "Weekender" is. "Scout" is the next size down. It...
Time - Temps - Terrain for 60+ Hikers/Backpackers
Preface: Turned 68 earlier this month, retired in 2022, spent more time with physical tasks and less time with desk duties during the work years, body aches in the usual places for...
stove for winter
I see now, Roger. I was operating under the assumption that both valves were interchangeable, and that I could use either one to control the flame. I think I formed that habit...
Beartooth wilderness report
My brother and I did a 4 night trip to the Beartooth Wilderness in the second week of September. We had great weather the entire trip, with temperatures in the mid 60s...
Shoulder Season in Yosemite
A weekend trip with a few BPL friends to a lesser-visited corner of Yosemite... The South Fork of the Merced River was flowing well due to recent snow melt. It wins the...
