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Hiking speed
I find an easier formula is simply to add horizontal miles off the map to the thousands of feet climbed, and divide by whatever speed you think you will make that day. On a straightforward trail li...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » How fast to you hike?
August 30, 1:22pm
Re : JMT Fire Restrictions
To double confirm the official line, here is my email reply from Inyo : " Stoves like the Bushbuddy that are fire boxes that burn twigs, paper or trash or even charcoal are not allowed (e...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » JMT : Fire Restrictions
July 20, 5:43pm
JMT : Fire Restrictions
Perhaps the logic is that a 12-10 with an open reservoir of burning alcohol, or burning tablets or wood twigs could all be kicked over accidentally, and set the duff or undergrowth alight. A press...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » JMT : Fire Restrictions
July 17, 3:07pm
JMT : Fire Restrictions
I will be starting the JMT next week, but see there are Fire Restriions in force for Inyo National Forest. They say "no campfires or stove fires", but with a CA Campfire Permit, gas stove...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » JMT : Fire Restrictions
July 17, 5:31am
WINDshirts
Surely the key with these garments is in the name - WINDshirts. They cut out the wind, and hence negate the chill factor, without providing unwanted insulation. So you can be in a strong cold w...

In Editor's Roundtable » Windshirts: 2012 State of the Market Report - Part 1: What is a Windshirt?
July 12, 11:41am
Pot grabber
" if you have to buy and bring a pot lifter, you are just wasting your time with it. Dont think you can just grab a boiling pot off of a stove with a bandana either, you will scald yourself or...

In GEAR » Not another pot thread
July 07, 9:39am
Antigravity gear 3-cup pot
I like the Antigravitygear 3-cup pot. Low profile style, so easy to cook with, 710 ml, adequate for one person, but still small enough to use as a mug, 2.25 ozs, plus 1.25 ozs for the lid or use...

In GEAR » Not another pot thread
July 07, 1:00am
Re: NEW Zpacks Hexamid Solo Tarp
I've taken my line locs off! Instead I'm using a guyline hitch knot, which is easier to use, less bulky, and a few grams saved. Mind you, I've not tried on a wet windy night : I don...

In GEAR » Zpacks Hexamid Solo Tarp - Shout Out!
July 02, 7:16am
Solo hiking
Nearly all my hiking is solo, including multi week trips. When solo you can be totally whimsical : stop when you like, where you like, for as long as you like, hike as fast or as slow as you want, ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » how many of you do solo trips?
July 01, 4:10am
NEW Zpacks Hexamid Solo Tarp
That's good to hear. Did you find any damage, ie stressed stitching or tape lifting? I assume yours has the new taped seams as standard. I've just got one , but somehow assumed it wasn'...

In GEAR » Zpacks Hexamid Solo Tarp - Shout Out!
July 01, 3:46am

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