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Pct fire safety
I agree. Safety first. Forests can get dry enough that one should seriously consider not entering them or definitely going stoveless. A truly responsible hiker will be primarily concerned with f...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » PCT fire...stove question
May 20, 12:45pm
Sun Hats
In desert conditions, I much prefer a full brimmed "boonie" style hat, preferably of cotton. Soak that puppy every chance you get and enjoy the evaporative cooling. Air circulation is c...

In GEAR » Sun Hats - Full Brim vs Ball cap with neck cape/bandana
May 02, 8:13pm
Svea123 and snow melting
I always learn something when I drop in to this forum. Wish it had been in existence years ago when I met my first Svea/Primus gas stove to tell me that the stove is not good for melting snow. We...

In GEAR » Is the SVEA 123 still a viable stove option for winter?
May 02, 8:05pm
Wide Pot
Mini-Trangia (Trangia 28). Great for solo trips - cheap and light.

In GEAR » Favorite wide pot?
April 29, 9:13pm
day hike pak list
I would agree with an earlier post - ditch the snake bite kit. Are you serious about an 11:30AM start? That's way too late - get another group..

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » day hike pack list
April 23, 8:47pm
Grand Canyon
I would prefer a 2 AM start. The trails are extremely easy to follow. Check the moon phase for your date. You can't start too soon. If you luck out and get a cloudy, relatively cool day, t...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Grand Canyon -- Rim to River to Rim in August Is this Stupid
April 23, 8:30pm
canister stove
I suspect they are all pretty good. I have used a Pocket Rocket with great satisfaction for more than a decade. If I replaced it, I would take a close look at the Micro Rocket.

In GEAR » Recommend a canister stove? Group cooking...
March 29, 7:53pm
No harness
When I began rock climbing, we tied in with a single loop bowline (later bowline on a coil), and did body rappels. I was really glad when swami seats and harnesses came along. They are well worth...

In Mountaineering & Alpinism » No Harness?
March 27, 8:14pm
Gila? de Chelly?
I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the Gila Wilderness, just over the border in New Mexico. Not immediately in the Pinetop vicinity, but only a few hours drive away, and many great trail heads...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Moving to arizona...any ideas? (pinetop and Sedona)
March 27, 7:46pm
Re: Re: Kettle
I rummaged around and found my kettle. Mine has a tea strainer that fits under the lid. Characters on the side are probably Japanese. I never found it very useful for backpacking, generally boil...

In GEAR » Do you know this kettle?
March 26, 7:50pm

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