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Aquamira
I've really enjoyed these water treatment articles, been worth my membership fee alone. I didn't know Aquamira might require a 4 hour wait to kill giardia. Need to start reading labels ...

In Editor's Roundtable » A Survey of Water Hazards and Water Treatment Methods - Part 4: Chemical Methods
August 15, 9:11am
Gros Ventre Wilderness
Next week I am leaving for a backpacking trip with my wife and son. I'm thinking about either the Winds or the Gros Ventre Wilderness. I have a route in the Winds in mind but was thinking the...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Gros Ventre Wilderness
August 13, 9:05pm
Pad
I'll give one a try.

In Gear Deals » CCF Pads; Coming Soon
August 01, 7:43am
Re: Alcohol stove boil times
I can boil 2 cups of water in 5-6 minutes on mine. I live at 4800ft. I was using a wind screen and an ounce of denatured alcohol.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Alcohol stove boil times
August 01, 7:37am
Camping along the Teton Crest Trail
Have any of you tried to get a walk in permit for camping along the Teton Crest Trail? Not sure if I want to take the chance or not. We would be traveling South to North from Teton Pass to Paintb...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Camping along the Teton Crest Trail
July 30, 3:48pm
Counter Assault Training Canister
Has anyone used the counter assault training canister? I'm trying to decide if it would be worth it to get one of these. I've practiced removing the trigger guard on the real thing. I...

In GEAR » Counter Assault Training Canister
July 13, 8:15am
Grizzlies in Southern Winds
Thought this was interesting. Grizzly caught on camera in the Dickinson Park area. http://county10.com/2012/06/07/g-bruin-caught-on-trail-camera-may-21st/

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Grizzlies in Southern Winds
June 26, 1:08pm
Shelters for family
I have a family of 5. I own a Tarptent Stratosphire 2 and a SpinnTwinn tarp. This setup seems to be pretty flexible. When all five of us go on a trip I use both shelters. The Stratospire 2 will...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Advice on best shelter for family?
June 20, 8:44am
Mikes Book
Eddy - Here is a link to Mike's book on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Ultralight-Backpackin-Tips-Inexpensive-Lightweight/dp/0762763841/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1314629714&sr=...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Low Cost Freezer Bag Meals
June 19, 1:13pm
Snow pack info for the Winds
Here is the info I have been able to scrape together. As near as I can tell from poking around on the web the Winds are over a month ahead of schedule for melting out. Earlier this winter looks lik...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Wind Rivers Snow Pack
June 15, 7:45am

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