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How to start Backpacking Light
Lots of good points but some I disagree with. If they are first timers they can't possibly make informed choices about what to buy (don't most of us who are UL still have different opinons...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » How to Start First Time Camping
August 16, 12:05pm
MYOG Campshoe
I have used plastic shoe protectors with elastic at the top similar to these http://www.a1components.com/itemdisplayn.aspx?item=11937 with dry socks. I am going to experiment with taking lightwei...

In Make Your Own Gear » Material for lightweight campsite shoes
August 16, 11:50am
Car Camping Comfort
I guess I missed the point of referencing the ariticle to this site as well but decided to jump in because we both backpack and car camp. However, after light backpacking we take some of the princ...

In Philosophy & Technique » intresting article ultralight hiking
August 13, 10:41am
Marking
Don, I am away from my base home until the end of October so unfortunately I cannot. the general idea is to round the screw driver end so that there are no very sharp edges but it still makes a...

In GEAR » Measuring cup/mug
August 07, 7:33pm
Spark-Lite and stove lighter
Since this lighter I have fashioned from such thin wire weighs so little, I think I'll try combining it with the Spark-Lite. It gives the advantage of having the wind screen/reflector in place...

In Make Your Own Gear » Stove Lighter
August 07, 2:20pm
Photo of Lighter
Can't belive I didn't see the "Insert Image at Cursor" button!! I'll give it a try. One of the advantages of the FeatherFire is you don't have to prime it--easier and ...

In Make Your Own Gear » Stove Lighter
August 07, 11:43am
Stove Lighter
I prefer to use a MiniBic but for lighting open stoves like the Caldera Cone or Packafeather you have to use matches or dip a stick in the alcohol and light it with the Bic. Trying to find a stick ...

In Make Your Own Gear » Stove Lighter
August 07, 9:50am
Marking pots
I use a more permanent method. I first mark my pot inside with a marker and then using a measuring stick transfer those marks to the outside. Next I take an old flat blade screwdriver and grind o...

In GEAR » Measuring cup/mug
August 06, 6:41pm
Packafeather
I suggest you look at these two alcohol stoves. I had the same objections as you over my other alcohol stoves and their 2 models solve the "how much fuel" problem and are very efficient....

In GEAR » stoves, stoves and more stoves questions
August 05, 7:18pm
air temperature
Air temperature also would need to be consistant and "no wind". However, wind will affect some more than others so it is impossible to get all the variables out though it is a good goal.

In GEAR » Proposal for stove tests: Use 32F or 0 c water
August 05, 7:14pm

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