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3mm Aerogel “Supersuit” going to Everest
The entire jacket weighs just over 2 pounds. Most of that is obviously the nylon exterior shell. When I started the project I decided to use a very durable high performance exterior...
New shelter
Hi all, I've recently started down the path to become a lighter backpacker and my old tent is on the chopping block. I had no idea there were so many other options...
MSR windpro in the snow
I'm curious as to what experience people have with the MSR Windpro stove for snow camping, using it with the canister inverted. Beyond general impressions,I'd especially like to hear about: Any comparisons...
Heat Exchange Stove Shootout: Part 3Heat Exchanger Stoves
I went through about the same amount of fuel (45 g, maybe a few less), but I boiled 3 L of water in about 9.5 min this time. This was with the...
Most efficient/lightest current pocket canister stoves
What are the current best light pocket canister stoves (under 4 oz) that are highly fuel efficient and preferably throw off less carbon monoxide for cooking in vestibules (though I'd be careful...
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...
winter sleep system
> “Snow caves are best suited to locations where climbers can burrow into a snow-covered hillside…. The weight of a collapsed snow-cave roof could cause serious injury to people underneath.” Indeed. It...
8.8g SUUL remate canister stove
This is my latest stove it is called SUUL stove (Super Ultra Ultra Light) its total weight is 8.8 grams and that includes burner, pot stand, fuel line and control valve. This...
MYOG – A Winter Canister Stove using your Summer Upright Stove and the Brunton Stove Stand
Hi Steve > As in wrapping the canister with sleeping pad material and covering the "bowl" with the water in it with a piece of silnylon or something? Anything like that. A...
Cooking: weight vs speed vs effort for “long days”
Ok, I want to start the debate here about which stove to use for a long un-resupplied hike I am planning, and everyone's thoughts about stoves. It will be 12-14 days in...
Backpacking in yosemite
I am going up backpacking in Yosemite national park November 23rd so the conditions are going to be a little bit cold but overall i think it will be ok. Our trip...
Mixing Alcohols
I've been in the kitchen all day with a bunch of mutilated beer cans, playing with fire, hot water, and thermometers. My wife thinks I may have been drinking some of the...
Pictures Remote Canister Stove
Sorry about the previous thread {please delete if possible still learning] Please see pictures of my latest remote canister stove using a Clippard MNV 4 K needle valve and featuring a pre...
Coleman Fyrestorm Ti Stove REVIEW
Companion thread to: Coleman Fyrestorm Ti Stove REVIEW Is this stove compatible with Coleman Powermax fuel canisters, or can it be safely adapted to work with them? Where available, Powermax seems to...
Remote canister stoves
New to this site and really enjoying the wealth of information here. Just read Will Rietveld's stove performance comparison and a couple of points have struck me. Firstly no comment on apparent...
Alcohol burning gives me a sinus headache
I finally gave into this alcohol stove fad and bought myself a Vargo titanium Triad alcohol stove from this here very website. It's a neat little device, aesthetically appealing, rugged, lightweight. However,...
Newbie Winter AT Hiking Gear List
Hi all, I'm a noob on hiking light, and am working into it. I've got plenty of the heavy stuff, and am spending some summer hikes finding and testing lighter weight 3-season...
Selecting a Canister Stove for Cold Weather BackpackingPart I: Stove and Fuel Fundamentals
Quick update: just tore apart a valve mechanism, and should be able to accomplish the thermal testing on the "blue" and "red" plastic today or tomorrow. This should give us a good...
Modified Coleman Xtreme Stove
Dang Bill, I wish you had a windpro so we could see what you could do with that. Good job on the new stand :-) Thanks Ryan F. I like the MSR...
Ryan Jordan’s SUL Winter Challenge
John writes: >> layer the jacket over the vbl for even more loft... I think we might have a misunderstanding here. Kevin suggested using a hooded insulating jacket (a special BMW Cocoon...
