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What are the most useful inexpensive items you carry?
This is the inverse thread to the currently running "Unusual (and expensive) item that you consider worth it" thread. What are the most useful inexpensive items you carry? For me it would...
I didn't make UL weight, but I'm still excited
I've been buying a lot of gear to put a light backpacking gear kit together. My perception of backpacking had always been that very heavy gear was required - gear that I...
Sources for Carbon Fiber sheets (weaved, ready for resin)?
I've seen a few people making sheaths and other materials out of carbon fiber and I'm wondering if there's a source out there that I should look for? I'm specifically looking for...
Paradox Packs
We are about to introduce a new backpack that features a load responsive articulating frame that in our testing makes it very comfortable with light loads, but also comfortable with heavy expedition...
you are me choose the best quilt possible
I'm 6' 6'' and wide shouldered. so my size is an issue always. I sleep hot so a 20 degree quilt is about as hit a rating I would get for the...
Torso Simulator to test Heat Loss in Outdoor Gear – Radiation
Companion forum thread to:Torso Simulator to test Heat Loss in Outdoor Gear – Radiation I'm not a physicist. Just trying to figure out how to stay warm with the minimum weight. And...
how to cut coffee weight
Mike has a good technique for Cowboy coffee but I just wanted to add something he didn't cover.. With my technique where you bring water to a boil, add coffee grounds, briefly...
Wind-resistance of ultralight, 2-person shelters?
My first post here, excited to join the very interesting banter on these threads. I'm coming from double-wall tents and considering purchasing an ultralight, 2-person shelter. I've done a lot of research...
The SUL Wanderer (Video Series) - Episode 2: Food & Water
Companion forum thread to:The SUL Wanderer (Video Series) - Episode 2: Food & Water I ditched my spork a couple years ago. I found that I was not using the fork-end and...
How stupid is it to go into the wilderness without a shelter or survival skills?
I think the moral of the story is that many folks here could do that trip, and survive in almost any scenario within reason. But, I bet they wouldn't want their son...
Getting realllly close....... Any feedback appreciated
Item: Item Detail: Weight (oz) Weight (lbs) Clothing Worn: 50.20 3.14 Shirt Synthetic Short Sleeves (red) 2 0.13 Pants Columbia Convertible Pants 10.8 0.68 Underwear Under Armour Boxer Briefs 2.9 0.18 Socks...
Cat Food Can Stove Troubles
Hello, So I took a crack at an alcohol stove like this: Skurka Stove and am having trouble getting it to work. I light it, let it warm up for 30 seconds...
JMT, Early July, 1st Thru-Hike
Me and my girlfriend are going to be doing our first thru-hike, the JMT, starting the 24th of June. Here is my gear list, which is on a Google Spreadsheet. What should...
Whirlwind Windscreen
I like tinkering with DIY projects. I like science related stuff for use with my stoves. I've done some research on laminar flow and how it relates to flames going up the...
Which Pencil for the JMT?
It was pretty easy for me to put together a gear list, but I am struggling with a Pencil Solution. My first thought was to use the little pencils you get at...
How Safe Is Your Food? Investigating the effectiveness of odor-proof bags
Companion forum thread to:How Safe Is Your Food? Investigating the effectiveness of odor-proof bags Interesting, though the cover photo is reminiscent of American high school locker sweeps since the late 1970's (kind...
Caldera cone vs MYOG?
So i like the idea of the Caldera sytems but at 80$ just for a windscreen and accessories(sidewinder)??This doesnt include the pot even-i wont pay ransom for ti pot either...i think. Which...
Caldera Cone Under Glass
My idea worked out just right for the most part. The light conditions need some improvement. In the video you'll see the Caldera Cone for the Foster Keg sitting on a sheet...
Let Us Drink to Ethanol!
Ethanol may be the winner of the multi-use contest. It can be added to tasty beverages to cheer the weary hiker. It is a stove fuel. It is a disinfectant for wounds...
Frankenstein: The Cook Kit. Questions / Comments / Critisms welcome
... Whoah! Good outside the box thinking. Now to get Four Dogs to make one of his little stoves with the fan-like air intake in the bottoms for even more efficiency. You...
