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It depends what you need
I started with a Boy Scout folder, and used it all the time, including on the canned food it was capable of opening. I added an Opinel #8, and used it all the time, leaving the BSA knife as my b...

In GEAR » <1oz pocketknives
December 23, 11:12am

Re: Long term durability of inflatable pads?
My orange Thermarests lasted about 26 seasons or regular use, were always stored rolled and inflated by mouth. I had patched them a couple of times with the provided kit. Ultimately, the rubberiz...

In GEAR » Long term durability of inflatable pads?
December 23, 10:51am

Circus Bears
On the first night of a hike from Tuolumne Meadows to Reds Meadow, we camped at the uppermost meadow in Lyell Canyon, just below the jump above treeline (and below the tarn that's up higher). ...

In Philosophy & Technique » Having food stolen
December 22, 1:25pm

Re: Heat Exchanger Pot for winter camping
I think you'll be stoked with an HE pot, but that the one you're looking at may be too wide for your pot supports. I'm not sure on this, but I've got two more for you to consider. ...

In GEAR » Heat Exchanger Pot for winter camping
December 20, 8:30am

The Reason might be...
The reason might be: comfort. Some of us have done our penance elsewhere and prefer a comfortable, warm bed at night -- even in the outback. I'll pass on the variously crunchy, thin, squea...

In GEAR » Does anyone know when Big Agnes will be releasing their Q-Core SL?
December 20, 7:19am

Re: packed size?
Tom, if you chase that REI link, they have an embedded video with the packed-sized shown at the end.

In GEAR » Does anyone know when Big Agnes will be releasing their Q-Core SL?
December 18, 5:28pm

Re: The barbaric cost of your winter coat
Dang you! That was so funny that I sneezed pate' on my keyboard.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » The barbaric cost of your winter coat
December 18, 3:27pm

Re: noise
I've only been on the grey, rectangular Q, but it was quiet and without any of that NeoAir crinkle. I'm fairly frugal and have a relatively new BA insulated that I scored on a clearance --...

In GEAR » Does anyone know when Big Agnes will be releasing their Q-Core SL?
December 18, 3:10pm

More Heat than Light
Hey, could you fellas work in to this conversation a competent discussion of private gun ownership/operation as a factor in global warming, if it exists and relates to gun control in Connecticut? ...

In Chaff » Newtown
December 18, 7:32am

Re: Re: gluten sausage
Those recipes look great, and we picked up some of the sausages locally. I'll try them in the kitchen and keep my eye out for more postings from those who've dehydrated them, too. They su...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Seitan
December 18, 7:23am

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