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BSA vs Scout Steel
Here is a picture of the BSA and the Scout Sparker compared. I just ran a test between the two and the amount of spark they throw is more dependant on the technique than the sparker. If I got a...

In GEAR » Firesteels
June 12, 8:25pm
Re: Firesteels
I have used the BSA hotspark. I am able to get natural tinder to light. I can also get wet wax paper to light. Soak some wax paper in water for 5 or ten minutes, then shake off the water, the hit...

In GEAR » Firesteels
June 11, 7:31pm
boil in bag for large groups
I have used boil in the bag for large groups (biggest group 12). I use high temperature bag liners. I use the 12 x 15 in size bag. I use a cozy with the bag, because you will need to let the ...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » boil in bag for large groups
May 10, 10:33am
MYOG - A Winter Canister Stove
You can also get the stove stand from Cabelas. It is $20 plus tax.

In Make Your Own Gear » MYOG - A Winter Canister Stove using your Summer Upright Stove and the Brunton Stove Stand
May 10, 10:18am
Hyperflow
I received my Hyperflow this week. 48 sec to pump the first liter of tap water (from dry filter to 1 full liter) 26 sec for the 2nd liter wet. 7.4 appears to be the minimum weight of just the ...

In GEAR » Hyperflow
April 18, 2:56pm
seam sealer
Another option is the hardware store sells 100% silicone sealer and then you dilute it with mineral spirits paint thinner.

In GEAR » What sealant for spinnaker?
March 12, 6:32am
fill weight
Fill weight is mentioned on the practical backpacking podcast. I do not remember the specs, but I do remember they discussed the fill weight.

In GEAR » How warm can you take your 20F quilt?
March 10, 5:21pm
snow shoe/ski hybrid
Joshua , think the karver or Mets's are what you are looking for, but I do not know where you can get them. Let me know if you find a source. A Snow shoe/Ski hybrid is the karhu karver or k...

In GEAR » Snow travel options
December 30, 3:56pm
snow saw
The snow saw that came with my voile show/saw combo weighs 2.9 oz saw only plus 3.1 oz for the handle The voile saw works fine. A machete works really well, but is a lot heavier.

In Winter Hiking » Recommendations for a Snow Saw
December 29, 5:35pm
Re: Re: Photos of the Oven Pot Parka
I usually use the heat exchanger with the pot parka, but I use it to keep from burning the pot parka. It keeps the wind from pushing the parka close to the stoves flame. I wrap the wind screen ar...

In Winter Hiking » Pot size for melting snow
December 27, 5:13pm

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