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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...
Pot suggestions on new cook kit
I am reworking my cook kit, trying to get out of the Coleman Max stuff an into a lighter set. For the most part I have just been freezer bag cooking but...
Realistic Number of Days Food in Bearikade Weekender/Expedition
Bearikade site says 6 days in the Weekender and 9 for the Expedition - how accurate does everyone find this in practice? Are these numbers assuming you repacked everything and chose dense...
JMT Gear List - First Week of Sept
We are doing the JMT from Onion Valley to South lake the first week of September. My gear list is linked below. We are from the east, and neither of us have...
Water Purification - Really?
I certainly understand the need to purify water from streams, creeks, etc. But also from the wells? My only Philmont experience is frmo 30 years ago, when I was 14, and I...
Pot handles vs pot gripper/lifter vs pot grabber/bandana
Folks, I've been playing with the idea of abandoning my Heine pot/ziplock bowl combo for a straight walled mug pot which I can both boil water and cook/eat in without the unnecessarily...
yuppiefication of work gloves
bound to happen ... once you see the "hardcore" bums using a piece of cheap gear all the time ... someone's going to slap on a brand name and charge more waiting...
JetBoil or SnowPeak GigaPower?
Looking to upgrade from my SnowPeak Starter Kit (with GigaPower stove) to a Jetboil. Been down the alcohol stove path, not to enthused. Any advice? Joe, wait until the 2011 versions come...
