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GR20
Over the years I have done the GR20 six times, N-S, S-N, climbing peaks, sleeping on peaks, slight variations each year. Last year I did the JMT. Each time I went in June (not JMT): main advantage ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » GR-20 Questions
February 05, 5:52pm
600ml Evernew
I should have said " I need the pan for a 2-cup brew OR a meal ". Having just gone and measured what I do, 1 brew vol = 1 meal vol, and this is nearer 3/4 pint = 425 ml, so that would ma...

In GEAR » Bushbuddy -vs- Ti-Tri Inferno
February 05, 2:00pm
Sidewinder with small pan
I have had a Al Classic for a some time, and get on fine with an AGG 710 ml pan, but am considering getting a Sidewinder Inferno with the Evernew 600 ml pan for solo use to save an ounce or so and ...

In GEAR » Bushbuddy -vs- Ti-Tri Inferno
February 05, 7:06am
Bushbuddy
Oh, and the Bushbuddy makes a perfect toaster. For a winter's day out, I pre-toast and butter a few crumpets at home, and once on the trail get enough embers in the stove and put the crumpet on...

In GEAR » The Ti-Tri Caldera Cone -- The Ultimate Ultralight Stove System?
February 04, 4:35am
Bushbuddy
Sorry, not paying attention. I really enjoy the Bushbuddy. I bought a Tibetan 1100, 5 oz, to go with it , and the stove fits inside perfectly and doesn't have the big lid like the Snow Peak...

In GEAR » The Ti-Tri Caldera Cone -- The Ultimate Ultralight Stove System?
February 02, 4:03pm
Thanks from John
Amy, You must be a fast typer! Thanks so much for all that information. I shall have a go ASAP, fingers crossed. John.

In Post-Trip Reports » Turkey's Lycian Way and Saint Paul Trail
February 02, 2:31pm
Question for Amy...
1. We were using written directions and Kate's map. It was not unusual to be "temporarily uncertain of position" after directions like " turn right after the second tree after th...

In Post-Trip Reports » Turkey's Lycian Way and Saint Paul Trail
February 02, 10:30am
I preferred the eastern half...
My wife and I walked the whole Lycian Way over two autumn holidays using pensions to stay in and taxis to skip the boring road bits ( wife's style not mine! ). We preferred the eastern bit, and...

In Post-Trip Reports » Turkey's Lycian Way and Saint Paul Trail
February 01, 3:39pm
Bright gear
I used to fly helicopters, and in the SAR situation it is very difficult to spot people on the ground or at sea. If you want to be found one day, carry a square metre of fluorescent nylon in your p...

In GEAR » Tarp/Tent Fabric Color
February 01, 2:11pm
Backpackers Campsite
Yes, it is still possible to stay in Backpackers for one night before and one after.

In Pre-Trip Planning » PCT/JMT NOBO permit Q's
February 01, 1:04pm

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