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Boiling I can't come up with anything more than the obvious, which you already know about. Boiling with a renewable fuel source (wood) on an open fire or wood stove seems hard to beat. |
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Splitting wood with a saw! The Fiskars saw is nice, but I like the Gerber-branded version of it without the extra carabiner thing. This saw plus a 4-5" Mora knife should be all you need. You can split the larger wood wi... |
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Backup plan for when down is down This is probably obvious to you, but still worth mentioning. With down as both your sleeping and primary clothing insulation, be sure to have a backup plan in case something happens which soaks all... |
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Inexpensive options A military field jacket liner (synthetic insulation) runs around $18 brand new, cheaper used. This would be a nice addition to a fleece jacket and a wool sweater. I get merino and lambs wool sweate... |
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Rubber overboots Tim Smith, a Maine canoe guide and wilderness skills instructor, likes knee-length Tingley rubber overboots with mukluk liners and felt + mesh insoles. They have a loose fit which allows for improv... |
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Unique Foot Problem, Got Advice? Polypropylene socks might help by keeping moisture away from your feet. Mesh insoles might help by keeping your feet off the more moist bottom of the shoe. They can be found online at surplus st... |
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Cold Feet Problem - Vapor Barrier? Does sleeping on a slight incline with your feet lower than your body help any? I would probably use a hot water bottle before making a gear purchase (and carrying more gear). |
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Big Agnes sleeping bag with non-BA mattresses Does anyone have experience with using a BA pad-sleeve style bag down to around 0 F with a non-BA mattress? I'm concerned about the less than precise fit causing gaps in the insulation. I w... |
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Re: Hello, glad to meet you - where's the underwear? Underwear on my body just doesn't make that much of a difference to cut back on that extremely. I always have an extra large cotton bandana to use as a pressure bandage. I also always carry... |
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Ray Mears Ray Mears is the best source for nearly all wilderness skills: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVcHWoT2jmE&feature=related |
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