http://www.backpacking.net/forum/ubbthreads.php Featured Backcountry Topics BackcountryForum.com - UBB.threads(tm) http://www.backpacking.net/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=123483#Post123483 Posted by Pika:
Use an old credit card or a square of plastic cut from an empty gallon milk jug. Light and cheap.]]> Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:33:31 EST http://www.backpacking.net/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=123467#Post123467 Posted by Boomer:
I tend to just use my titanium snowpeak mug. It gets the job done and if youre worried about it losing its heat too fast you can always make a reflective insulation pot cozy for it.]]> Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:41:51 EST http://www.backpacking.net/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=123409#Post123409 Posted by Zalman:
[quote=Pliny] I assume 4 seasons means harsh snowy and windy conditions. I live in the pacific northwest. _________________________ Jim[/quote] Hey Jim, looks like we're neighbors. I live in Port]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:09:53 EST http://www.backpacking.net/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=123398#Post123398 Posted by Pliny:
Zalman, I decide to try a hydration system after climbing this summer because I had to stop frequently to drink water and while I enjoyed the rest, I thought I would have traveled faster and performe]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:42:58 EST http://www.backpacking.net/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=123301#Post123301 Posted by 6brnorma:
Eric, I probably didn't word that too well...this is a Patagonia product, not Cabelas. They were just carrying a small portion of the Patagonia line and maybe it didn't move too well for them. Patagu]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:37:56 EST http://www.backpacking.net/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=123292#Post123292 Posted by sabre11004:
At least he did correct the "gender thing" in the end of his post....sabre1104 :goodjob: ]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:49:31 EST http://www.backpacking.net/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=123283#Post123283 Posted by 300winmag:
For years of winter camping I've carried water in a very high quality wine bota under my parka and in my sleeping bag. Always worked for me. At dinner I'd fill it with hot water and it warmed my fee]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:34:54 EST http://www.backpacking.net/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=123277#Post123277 Posted by Boomer:
it totally depends on the stove though... what do you use?]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:30:57 EST http://www.backpacking.net/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=123270#Post123270 Posted by kevonionia:
tango61: [quote]could you soak it in a bucket of tea to dye it a dirty brown color? [/quote] Just put it in the flooding Sabine. After a day nothing -- probably not even Spectra -- could keep ]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:49:30 EST http://www.backpacking.net/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=123230#Post123230 Posted by billstephenson:
Our local "Camp Coleman" outlet store has some amazing deals about a month before Christmas. I don't know if their web site does as well but it'd be worth checking.]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:28:52 EST http://www.backpacking.net/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=123219#Post123219 Posted by finallyME:
I have a pair of deerskin gloves that I bought at a farm store. They are cut like mechanics gloves, so I retain decent dexterity. They also multipurpose as work gloves for breaking sticks for a fire]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:19:57 EDT http://www.backpacking.net/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=123218#Post123218 Posted by Narf:
I only know in the Smokies you must hang on provided rigs, also must camp at designated shelter/sites which contain said hanging poles. ]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:05:21 EDT http://www.backpacking.net/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=123209#Post123209 Posted by Cesar:
Dont know how good these are but cabelas has some on sale. [url=http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0047941970968a&type=product&cmCat=SEARCH_all_NYR&returnPage=search-resu]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:26:46 EDT http://www.backpacking.net/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=123172#Post123172 Posted by Jimshaw:
Those shoes look like they should be ok on consolidated snow, but maybe not for fresh powder. Note that in Alaska the old snowshoes were MUCH longer, and they were made for living in snow. Jim]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:35:42 EDT http://www.backpacking.net/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=123126#Post123126 Posted by OregonMouse:
Not too sure about the trusting bit; remember that I was giving semi-favorable reviews to the !@#$%*! NeoAir earlier this year! Remember that I haven't had the vest out for its intended purpose (over]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:38:48 EDT