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snow use video
This a good video of using a SVEA in snow http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUihCydKhBQ I have a SVEA 123 and think it is great for solo use in any weather. My work colleague who doesn't cou...

In GEAR » Is the SVEA 123 still a viable stove option for winter?
May 21, 4:23pm
vegan
Hiking uses up muscle and needs replacement protein. Make sure you have adequate protein in your vegan foodstuffs. e.g. you may want to add a spoonful of soy protein powder to your breakfast oats, ...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Basic Food Question (Vegan/Vegetarian)
May 17, 2:43pm
freestanding
An unguyed, unstaked "freestanding" tent is frequently called a box kite.

In GEAR » Tent for the JMT
May 03, 4:31pm
Cook system
First, there is no need to simmer quinoa, pasta, rice etc on the trail. Cook it at home and dehydrate, then all you need to do is rehydrate and heat on the trail. Like the OP I am an avid cook, but...

In GEAR » Cook system recommendations
May 03, 4:14pm
alcohol
One would need different jets when using alcohol compared to using petroluem fuels. Notice that "multifuel" stoves use different jets for white gas and kerosene. For alcohol, fuel air mix...

In GEAR » a multi fuel alcohol stove?
April 29, 3:46pm
dehydratednfood
Good primer and recipes here: http://www.trailcooking.com/ Here's another http://www.hungryhammockhanger.com/ He also has a really good Youtube channel

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Best way for me to use my dehydrator?
April 21, 3:31pm
Cat stove
This thread has quite a wealth of information http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=42874&startat=20

In GEAR » Cat stove not working for me
April 12, 5:02am
Cone windshield
If you use a stove which is also a stand, such as the white box, or Bios stoves, thenthe windscreen does not need to be so heavy. Also applues when using butane cartridge stoves. Here's a "...

In GEAR » Caldera cone vs MYOG?
April 10, 2:52pm
System
The title of this thread is "cold weather sleep system." Yet nowhere does anyone mention ground pad. Your pad is at least as important as any materials placed over your body. Doubling the...

In GEAR » Cold weather sleep system
February 11, 4:04pm
Pots
Snowpeak 900 $50 plus 3.7 oz (ti) IMUS 10 cm mug (about the same size) 2.5 oz, less than $5 (al) Why would anyone interested in lightweight backpacking buy the ti pot? To say nothing of the price.

In GEAR » Aluminum Vs Titatanium pots-why does Ti cost so much more??
January 08, 4:24pm

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