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Please Critique My New Gear List
Last year I posted my gear list and got many, many suggestions. After incorporating most of those suggestions, my pack weight has gone down tremendously. However, it's still heavier than I'd like,...
wood stove
does anybody know if a woodstove like a bushbuddy or a bushcooker are allowed in the Stanislaus national forest or any other places in California. Thanks Frank, wood stoves are allowed in...
morning routine
I would like to know what people believe to be a reasonable time to break camp, including eating breakfast. Any tips on speeding up the process? This is only an issue for...
Gossamer Gear Miniposa Backpack REVIEW
Companion forum thread to:Gossamer Gear Miniposa Backpack REVIEW A month ago I ordered both the Miniposa and the Mariposa Plus. I found that the carbon fibre stays made for an uncomfortable fit,...
Which stove do you use most?
I was just reading an article on Thru-Hiker about the weight savings of certain stoves over a period of time. http://www.thru-hiker.com/articles.asp?subcat=2&cid=57 This thread is not to find out which stove is most...
How to use photo posting features in the forums
Use simple html with the IMG tags and fully resolved URL where the image resides on the internet. For example, the photo below is referenced by an IMG tag to the URL:...
alcohol vs esbit stove systems
I'm new to this forum--discovered it last week. I have been a backpacker and climber for many years. Never got the UL religion until last year. This was triggered by a goal...
The dangers of licorice
See next post A bit here and there is fine but if like me you really get into the stuff, be it the sticks, candy or tea, then you should read up...
Props to Boxcar Willie
Pretty crude, I know, but feeling value in older simplicity. I've been backsliding in my stove quest. I don't have the bandwidth--mental or electronic--to properly codify and annotate my project attributions (but...
CTest
Pretty crude, I know, but feeling value in older simplicity. I've been backsliding in my stove quest. I don't have the bandwidth--mental or electronic--to properly codify and annotate my project attributions (but...
Esbit burner testing
Secure high security R&D testing facility for Esbit stove prototype development, with close-up of test in progress below. Evernew Japanese catalog - sorry about the quality of the images. If seriously interested,...
Favorite Campsite Photos
Bell Mountain Wilderness, MO Chimney Rock, PA Cheoah Bald, NC Glamping at Dahlgren Backpack Campground on the AT in Maryland @Philip Tschersich, I am so envious. Looks absolutely amazing. Actually, everything you've...
First published gear list - will this work with a new light pack?
It's been awhile since I went backpacking, but with my son joining scouts I'm looking forward to some So-Cal weekend trips and maybe something in the Sierra's or Philmont in the next...
Newbie 3 Season List - Advice b4 Purchase
Hi everyone, this is my very first day on as a member and I wanted to get right to business. I am new to backpacking, up to this date I have never...
GSI Halulite Minimalist + Gram Weenie Pro
I'm thinking of buying another stove. I'm suffering from obsessive compulsive disorder with stoves because I bought a Caldera Cone Keg-F last year. It left me pondering what would be the perfect...
DIY Oatmeal Packets
Instant Oatmeal Packets This is an open ended recipe - make as many packets as you would like! Ingredients: old-fashioned oats quick cooking oats salt Put 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats at a...
Unsupported/Unresupplied/Thru-Hikes
Richard, Thanks for taking the time to work out the data on me. Remember that I also use Hammer Perpetuem in all my water at half strength or about 130 calories per...
Gravity filter -- prefilter options
For certain trips I've been using a gravity filter rig with a Platypus main filter for some years. I like to use an MSR SIltstopper prefilter on these trips, because the water...
Which makes better sense for solo?
I am about to embark on my first solo multi-day hike. Normally, I FBC with a 3/4 ounce fabric cozy, but end up carrying out wet trashed ziploc bags. I am contemplating...
test tr
Summer 2014 – The Big Kuna – A father and son adventure Time off, summer, the Sierra. Where to go, where to go? As it turned out I really only had a...
