Re: Last minute packing for 4-day hike
I always bring a length of rope (2mm, 15-20 feet long) and 5 or 6 clothes pins. Dont always use but its nice to be able to do a wash and for the weight,...
todd obrien 2010-04-21 04:29:38 #61086

Re: Alcohol Stoves and Pack Weight
I switched to Caldera Cone Ti-Tri last year, after 10 years of white gas/cannister stove and love it. Assuming cooking involves "boiling water" the alcohol...
todd obrien 2010-02-18 19:24:19 #60009

Re: Pack weight poll/query
I would add that my experience with frame-less packs like the go-lite pinnacle is similar. I think any load over 20 pounds it is almost impossible to get the...
todd obrien 2010-02-18 06:41:51 #59994

Re: Pack weight poll/query
switched to an MSR kettle (titanium) and also dropped the mug and the bowl (cook and eat out of the kettle). weight savings are pretty minimal but does reduce...
todd obrien 2010-02-16 06:13:09 #59975

Re: Pack weight poll/query
Its a cliche but pounds are made of ounces. To reduce pack weight the first thing to do is purchase a set of luggage scales (accurate to a couple of ounces)....
todd obrien 2010-02-15 06:11:17 #59950

February Hikes in the Grand Canyon
Merry Christmas all. I am a new member and joined this group for the very selfish reason of finding information on a good route for a 4 to 6 night hike in the...
todd obrien 2009-12-28 06:40:23 #59045

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