I bought a down vest from REI at a big discount, could have gotten the long sleeve jacket but didn't. I like the combo with the rain jacket but time and time again have regretted not getting the...
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I bought a down vest from REI at a big discount, could have gotten the long sleeve jacket but didn't. I like the combo with the rain jacket but time and time again have regretted not getting the...
+1 on the grease pot really a great wide bottom pot OR the IMUSA 10cm or 12cm pots at Walmart you'd have to make a homemade pot lid but that isn't to hard to do.
-Stephen
I think people asking those questions lack practice, I know for me even the simplest of tasks seemed tough on my first hike (and 2nd, 3rd...). Then you start to figure out how you need to get things...
I'll take the Canon SD780 IS digital camera.
Tinny at minibulldesigns makes a custom cap that attaches to the straw which is lighter than the included syringe. This makes connecting a soft sided bag easier and can be used to backflush the...
SP700 with Minibull designs lid, I put high temp silcone tubing on the metal handles so I don't need a bandana or something to pickup the hot pot. The SP700 is tough to do cook-in-bag or cooking...
I've also tried the alcohol stove fuel from REI, a bit pricey but seems to work very well in my alcohol stoves. It also doesn't smell like the SLX from the hardware store. I do a lot of testing...
We went up Thursday and missed 2.75" of rain on Wednesday. :)
Hiked Friday up Dudley to Pamola then knife edge to Baxter Peak. Went down Saddle. Weather was awesome till about 11:00 am then...
One thing that wasn't clear to me was if alcohol stoves were allowed at Chimney Pond. The Park rules say online "4.3. Fires or other cooking or heating devices are permitted only in designated...
Any thoughts on the bugs this time of year? Will I need a mosquito net in the lean to at night?
Thanks for the info, I'm staying at a lean-to in Chimney Pond 8/28-9/2 and need all the suggestions I can find. :)
Weather though long range has gotten worse, hope it clears up.
-Cphobes
Last month I bought two of Tinny's (minibulldesign.com) swayer adapters that he makes from the Sawyer to the platty bag. Hiking partner used it a few weeks ago and said it worked perfectly, as...
Read the book, thought it was great! Near the end was a bit boring with the cowboys but that's ok always tough to end a good book or hike. As usual I get teary eyed when hikers finish their hike,...
GG, I read your journal when you hiked and thought it was great. I'll likely get your book at some point too.
Thanks for sharing your journey.
-Cphobes
I agree their website was a challenge for me as well.
-Stephen
Research and more research...
I'm 6'1" 275# and just purchased a Warbonnet Black Bird 1.7 Double layer. I have it strung up in my basement and am loving it. Though that's not the same as being...
Received mine today thanks!
-Cphobes
I need to revamp my camera setup and could use one if they're still available.
-Cphobes
Ok thanks!
-Stephen
I decided to order the guide book, if you have any helpful spreadsheets that can be used for planning (like the AT ones on the site here). I'd love to get a copy. Still not sure I can do this but...
That's great to hear, thanks!
Thanks! Let's see 30F is t-shirt weather, I should have the trail name turtle but was worried about Tipi getting the wrong idea. :) How are the bugs that time of year?
-Stephen
That should read I don't MIND cool-cold weather sorry.
-Stephen
Ok, thinking of doing a 30 day +/- a few days thru-hike. Looking at the BMT, starting possibly April, 2012.
Before I start buying guides and such, is this a feasible start time for the BMT? I...
Great to know thanks.
-Cphobes