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My Locale Walking With The Son
About Me Enjoy UL backpacking and building stoves.
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All Forum Posts by george carr

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Firesteels and greasepots on Ebay!
FIresteel Scouts and Kmart greasepots for $6.00 each on Ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260230494928&_trksid=p3907.m32&_trkparms=tab%3DSelling http://cgi....

In Gear Deals » Firesteels and greasepots on Ebay!
April 15, 6:30pm

Re: update on Gram Weenie with Evernew 400
Jeremy, glad you like the stove. I wouldn't advise a plastic lid when using any alky stove (sure, now's a good time to tell you). I would go with a foil lid (lightweight and saves your good...

In Make Your Own Gear » Gram Weenie stove
April 08, 3:57pm

Re: Re: Re: Aboriginals...
Actually, Keith had hiked the JMT 3 times prior, and I wouldn't go with the term stunt. He likes to test his limits. I'm sure traditional backpackers would consider sub 5 or 3 a stunt also....

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Sub 1 lb. XUL : Possible or BS?
April 07, 9:15pm

Yes it is
I am familiar with the individual in question and yes it is possible to do as he claimed. He is not interested in comfort as much as completing a goal he set for himself, and is willing to make a f...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Sub 1 lb. XUL : Possible or BS?
April 07, 3:44pm

You mean like this?
The 1st is the Gram Weenie PRO w/ a 22 oz IMUSA mug, the 2nd is the original Gram Weenie w/ a 12 oz IMUSA mug.

In GEAR » Alcohol stove for mug
April 06, 8:28pm

Re: Too big, too small???
If you're an average sized person, it's a nice, light, well made bag. I just sold mine unused b/c I'm a little more stocky than a lot of folks (when I'm lean I'm still 180+ @ 5&...

In GEAR » Experiences with Nunatak Arc AT
April 02, 4:03pm

Gone
SOLD!

In Gear Swap » FS: Nunatak Arc 3/4 AT
April 01, 8:49pm

FS: Nunatak Arc 3/4 AT
I bought this last spring and NEVER used it. Black Quantum shell, size medium, wt. 8 ounces even. Just not going to work with my current setup. Paid $200.00 new, asking $130.00, shipping included. ...

In Gear Swap » FS: Nunatak Arc 3/4 AT
April 01, 7:42pm

Let's see
We're always interested in new designs. Let's have a look.

In Make Your Own Gear » New stove
March 09, 3:09pm

Re: WHITE BOX STOVE IMPROVED
>There are getting to be a lot of "White Box Clones" out there now and from what I've heard they are having a hard time keeping the top seam between the two halves from leaking bec...

In GEAR » WHITE BOX STOVE IMPROVED
March 04, 3:58pm

All Reader Reviews by george carr

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Mountain House Precooked Scrambled Eggs with Bacon
When I decide to pack a hot breakfast I usually either pick up the MH eggs with bacon or ham and peppers. As one reviewer suggested, pour out the water before consuming. I usually prepare this dish as...

In Foods - Prepackaged Meals & Side Dishes
February 19, 7:47pm

Mountain House Lasagna with Meat Sauce
When I grab a freeze dried dinner for an overnighter, the MH lasagna is my number one choice. I liked it when I started in '88 and still like it today.

In Foods - Prepackaged Meals & Side Dishes
February 19, 7:40pm

Lightweight Backpacking 101 Ryan Jordan, Alan Dixon + (2001)
When I 1st joined BL.com this was the article that convinced me sub 5 was possible. I think that on the home page there should be a link that says read this first. While the original might use some up...

In Books and Media
February 19, 7:34pm

The Ultralight Backpacker by Ryel Kestenbaum
At the time of this books publishing UL backpacking was still relatively new to the general backpacking public, so as the saying goes "you can fool some of the people some of the time...". T...

In Books and Media
February 19, 7:28pm

Tarptent Squall
I purchased my Tarptent Squall in 2004 and now consider it my main shelter when I am carrying a tent. Henry Shires was a pleasure to deal with and very helpful. The squall has served me well from my b...

In Shelters - Single Wall Tents
February 10, 8:42am

Powerbar Energy Gel Caffinated Gels
I discovered energy gels a few years ago and decided to try the Powerbar brand on an AT hike in 2004. If you've never tried a carbohydrate gel or don't typically take in caffeine all I can say...

In Foods - Energy Bars, Gels, and Drinks
February 10, 8:31am

Montbell Thermawrap Vest
I've owned the Montbell Thermawrap UL Vest for 3 seasons now, and like many folks I puchased it to save weight. I originally carried a fleece vest that had trustily served me for many years, so I ...

In Clothing - Insulating - Synthetic (Polarguard, Primaloft, etc.)
February 10, 8:12am