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Timberline Trail August 23-26
sacrificial first post to the Cascadian volcano gods. My sister and I met up for a backpacking trip around Mt Hood on the Timberline Trail last week. It was our first backpacking...
Orienting your tent....or temple
As we drive to the trailhead, the radio stations began to drift off into static and fading holy roller broadcasts....and we've taken to listening to lectures on CDs about various topics. One of the recent...
Freezer bags at altitude?
In an effort to fit 10 days worth of food into my bear can, I've been planning to repackage all my mountain house in quart sized freezer bags, but it just occurred...
Moisture in Caribou MF
Just finished 3 days on the AT and had a lingering moisture issue. My sleep setup is a NeoAir regular, WM Caribou MF Long, and a Cocoon Hyperlite pillow. I've been noticing...
Side Burner Alcohol Stoves?
I saw a video on Youtube ("How to make an alcohol stove!) that showed a "side Burner" alcohol stove made from three pop cans. It does NOT require a stand of any...
Boiling 8 oz. 2X vs. 16 oz. 1X
Assuming alcohol stove, 14-16 oz boiling water for meals, same vol. for hot beverage (using separate larger cup). Boil 8 oz, pour out, refill, boil next 8 oz. Assume 16 oz pot...
3.6oz cook kit, lighter version of below
3.6oz without the fuel bottle. For bag cooking. This will boil just over 3 cups of h20. Takes 1 TBSP per cup of h20 +1, IE 2.5 cups takes 3.5 tbsp of...
3.6oz cook kit, lighter version of below
3.6oz without the fuel bottle. For bag cooking. This will boil just over 3 cups of h20. Takes 1 TBSP per cup of h20 +1, IE 2.5 cups takes 3.5 tbsp of...
Hydrating ramen without cooking
One of the best-kept secrets in Sarah's Freezerbagcooking book is her statement that ramen can be hydrated in cold water. I just tried it. It worked! It saves on fuel, if that's...
Does anyone ORIKASO?
Orikaso is plastic sheets that fold to make cups, bowls, etc. It weighs next to nothing and folds flat for packing. I saw this product mentioned on a budget travel website. It...
Why SmartWater Bottles?
So, I've seen a ton of gear lists that specify the SmartWater brand vs any other disposable water bottles. Though I've never picked one up (other brands are cheaper, my trips aren't...
2016 Bob Marshall Wilderness Open
Anybody know how Seth made out? Holler if you're alive buddy! Im alive and still hanging out in montana. Had an awesome trip and enjoyed meeting all of you guys. Trip report...
Caldera Cone Awesomeness
Jon and I are talking stove stuff. We'll figure it out. :-) I've used my 12-10 burner with my Sidewinder. It was barely "OK" compared to ESBIT. Now I use ESBIT tabs...
Sawyer Mini Backflushing
How often is it necessary to backflush the mini? Do you backflush before or after your trip? Do you bring the syringe if only out for a couple days? I would say...
Polycro Tarp Tested!
> BTW, I have stopped using nylon sail repair tape after several of the tie-outs let go. Good, I was wondering if I'd done something wrong. LOL. I will use longer pieces...
UL ‘all in one’ alternative to the Jetboil?
So I'm steadily trimming the last few ounces from my gear list, and one of the 'luxury items' that I'm having a hard time parting with is my Jetboil, I like the...
3 day gear list
Here is my gear list since I have shed 20 pounds of needless weight I was carrying around. This forum and the Lightweight backpacking book have changed me for the better.A few...
Warm Drinks
I am trying to get away from caffeine a little. What is everyone drinking out there in the winter? Thanks I drink chai tea or hot chocolate year around. Hot spiced cider,...
First Aid Kit: Too Far Down the UL Rabbit Hole?
I think I may have gone a bit too far down the UL rabbit hole in terms of de-bulking my FAK and would appreciate some feedback from others who may have fallen...
MSR Reactor Stove - stopped letting gas out
Hi, We are backpacking Israel National Trail. Yesterday after climbing Carmel mount I set a camp in Rakit campsite. I boiled one 2.5L pot on the stove, but while boiling an...
