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Ultimate Survival Sparkie
Wow Nick! You're really living it up. Who were the agressors *sitting on the edge of his seat, waiting to hear more of the story* Don't really want to hijack the thread,...
Pitching a Tent in the Snow
Companion forum thread to:Pitching a Tent in the Snow Hi Ralph > this is an accepted and necessary thing at times Too right! Fine calm still 'warm' sunny afternoons - anything goes....
A Proposal: Frontier Pro Filter and Steripen Combo
I am working on a water treatment plan that is appropriate for my particular needs, and hope I can get thoughts and feedback from you all. Some folks have strong feelings about...
MYOG Family-sized pyramid ideas
Hi all. My wife, two kids, and I have settled on at least two weeks of family backpacking this spring and summer here in California. One glaring hole in our gear is...
Zipper Weight?
I'm looking for a listing of the weight of various zippers. I want to figure out how much weight will be added with a zip-in floor to a single wall tent vs....
DuoMid Bug Net with Floor
This is a concept sketch for a MLD DuoMid bug net that has the support pole base offset 6" towards the door to provide room for a 30" wide nest, 3" from...
Myth Busted Winter Alcohol Stoves
Many times we hear that alcohol stoves are hard to light in cold weather. That might be true for most stoves but not all. I did a test this morning in Northern...
backcountry coffee
Hey, Mike- Nah, just trying to keep it balanced and make it harder for him to decide! yep, reading this post before you had your morning cup would be enough to punch...
Geehi River fly fishing trip Australia
Dave wanted to fish the upper Geehi river/ Valentines Falls area to get some pictures for a light weight fishing article that he is writing for a fly fishing magazine. We have...
Ultralight backpacking gear lists.
I have been looking into ultralight backpacking lately, and it really interests me. I have looked at several websites about gear lists and they ethier show multiple lists that are hard to...
Filling Platypus
I've been using a filter, but I'm swapping to an Aquamira Frontier Pro. I was thinking about using my cooking pot to fill my Platypus. Anyone have a better idea? I usually...
I did it! 5 lb Base Wt
Mike: I too have been posting ad nauseum against using TP in the wilds. Why carry stuff that actually does a poorer job -- and even worse, may need to be packed...
Sleeping Bag for Dog?
Something new I came across while googling this topic. http://noblecamper.com/products/boulderlite-noble-camper-ad02 I ordered one and will post results when dog and I have some experience with it. According to the website, however, not...
Sub 1 pound shelter for tall hiker
I am looking for some sub one-pound shelter suggestions for a tall person (6’5, 190). I researched many of previous threads so I might not ask a repeat questions, yet didn't have...
Storing Food After Dark
I always stop before dark but often read of others who hike past dark. I can imagine setting up camp and cooking by Photon light though I think it would be a...
Wood stove experiment
I got ahold of a scrap of 3.6oz/yard ceramic fabric and decided to try using it for the inner chamber of a wood stove. I sewed the sock-like inner chamber together with...
lightweight, easy-access dSLR carry case
I been working on a system to carry my dSLR while backpacking. My goals were to 1) keep the weight of the setup down, 2) keep it accessible, 3) provide protection from...
Poll: Tarp/Bivy vs. Tent
I'm mulling over my shelter choice, and I thought I'd poll the audience... Which do you use and why? A Tarp with or with out a bivy or a tent. Advantages of...
“Misting” Silnylon!
>Not a good idea if the fly is already wet, however. Additional pressure on a wet fly from the spaceblanket could push the water through even faster. Well, that's not my experience,...
Sigma DP1 in Yellowstone
Just back from a 10 day trek through the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, using the Sigma DP1. Just starting to review photos today and am very pleased with the results. More to come...
