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Re: winter dayhike snowshoe emergency set up: pad
+1 for Dale's suggestions. A fire goes a long way for a more comfortable survival and the saw will aid "harvesting" tree boughs for ground insulation. Also add a reflective "sp...

In GEAR » winter dayhike snowshoe emergency set up: pad
October 06, 11:53am

Re: Superior Hiking Trail Sept 29 - Oct 3
Nice photos David. That's a Granite Gear Virga on Marks back, right? If so it might not be the only one at the Midwest GGGG.

In Post-Trip Reports » Superior Hiking Trail Sept 29 - Oct 3
October 05, 8:59pm

Re: Infield fly rule...
Didn't see the play so I can't explain it using the particulars of the situation but here's the general idea explained with an imagined situation. There's a runner on first base ...

In Chaff » Infield fly rule...
October 05, 8:52pm

Re: what sort of water containers do you use with a steripen?
I just started using a steripen this year. I cut the top off a pair of 2 liter soda bottles and then cut a small notch in the rim of each (for pouring). One is a bit shorter than the other. The...

In GEAR » what sort of water containers do you use with a steripen?
October 04, 4:15pm

Re: Bullets?
Am I missing something? Ken, At the end of the day I think it boils down to personal style preferences. I use both approaches depending on the situation but I do find value in coding HTML wh...

In User Test Forum » Bullets
October 03, 6:59am

Re: Ti-Tri Sidewinder without the tent stakes
Yep more efficient but takes longer. No issue at home but might be if its cold and windy in the field OR ... with the pot more completely inside the cone, shielded from wind and more exposed to ...

In GEAR » Ti-Tri Without The Tent Stakes
September 28, 5:14am

Re: WTB Cheap 9X9 , 7X9, or 8X10 Tarp
One low cost way to try the tarp experience is to get a blue (or green or brown) tarp from the nearest building products store. Just be aware that the "size" stated on the label is the s...

In Gear Swap » WTB Cheap 9X9 , 7X9, or 8X10 Tarp
September 27, 7:58am

Re: Jambalaya, and Tortilla Pizzas
+1000 regarding Tony Chachere's and Zatarain's cajun/creole box dinners. They are not freezer bag cooking but well worth the added fuel weight for an occasional meal time treat. Folks w...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Gourmet Backcountry Food
September 26, 6:33pm

Re: Philmont 2013 Trek
(I have seen Crews with 13 on the trail too) right up to the time you arrive at Philmont. Our troop has been there with a crew of 14. But I suggest you clear it with Philmont as soon as you kn...

In Philmont » Philmont 2013 Trek
September 26, 11:07am

Re: A desert crossing
Keep in mind that urine is not your only water output. Distilling or purifying urine will not reclaim water lost via respiration and perspiration.

In Pre-Trip Planning » A desert crossing
September 18, 8:02pm

All Reader Reviews by Jim Colten

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TarpTent
My entry into the world of tarping was with Hernry's orginal squall. Later that year the Cloudburst was introduced. I contacted him about an idea of converting my squall to use an arched front p...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
December 30, 11:04am

Thru-Hiker.com
1) good products 2) friendly and useful help before ans after sale 3) great customer service I'd rate Thru-Hiker a 6 if that was an option

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
December 01, 8:10am

Minibull Designs Pocket Puck
Hector, I had similar experience .... but only the first time I lit it. Since then I've been giving the pocket puck about 15-30 seconds more warmup time and it has always stayed lit. There is a...

In Stoves - Alcohol
October 16, 6:04am