Hi Everyone: I'm planning a thru-hike of the JMT next year and was wondering if wood stoves are allowed on the trail. I can also use Esbit tabs with it if ...
There are only a few scattered parts of the trail where wood fires are allowed. Basically they draw a line at a certain elevation, (around 10k ft.) depending...
Jim, I think this is more dependent on what Wildness or Forest you are in. I hiked in the Inyo and Sequoia Forests last year and with the exception of a few...
I'm thinking of doing a ten day trip on the JMT and was wondering what kind of backpack to get that would be big enough to contain a expedition bearikade (14"...
I am set to thru hike in Aug, and was wondering the same thing. Right now my plan is to carry the same Bearikade, and use a Granite Gear Vapor Trail. Some...
I have the Expedition cannister myself and will be on the JMT for 16-17 days this summer. I will be comparing the use of this cannister with a variety of pack...
I used the Granite Gear Vapor Trail with the Expedition canister last year. The pack chafed a bit around the can but it was a super comfortable pack for me. I...
... what ... Any ... I used the same bear canister in 2006 on the JMT. My pack of choice is the ULA Circuit. As Roliegh mentioned the canister has to go in ...
Fred, can you please detail very specifically how you packed your backpack with the Expedition? I presume you had it positioned vertically (sitting at the...
Yes, the canister will only fit vertically in that pack. I had a sleeping bag underneath the canister. I had various clothing on the sides and a plastic...
I can say from experience that the Expedition does not fit horizontally in an Osprey Crescent 75. I traded it back (rental) for 2 weekenders - one for my pack...
Fred, your Waypoints Spreadsheet is fantastic. Looks on the surface like you followed the 21 day plan of Cicerone. What happened regarding dates of each...
-Reading these posts about water reminds me of our trip last year. I can't tell you how many people told us there was NO WATER at Sunrise Camp. ( And that you...
I like it too Fred. Looks just like the one on my website at http://kevinaston.com/JMTSpreadsheet.html ... the next date is labeled "3". Then there is another...
Hi, I enjoyed reading the replies about pack selection and bear cans. FWIW, here is my current plan for the Aug 4 departure from Happy Isles. Instead of coming...
The only thing you might want to consider is that when you get to Whitney Portal, going back up and over Whitney Pass is a killer. It is about 72-80 miles (I...
Thank you for writing! I realized my mistake right away when reading your response. I will resupply in Independence, not Lone Pine! That is the city down for ...
Yes, it's true, those are a copy of Kevin's waypoints! I edited Kevin's waypoints and added them to a google spreadsheet as a tab on the far edge of the doc. I...
I'm looking at the MSR Pocket Rocket or the MSR Windpro. Does anyone have experience with either of these (i.e. Fuel consumption, burn time etc). Or, does...
I use a Pocket Rocket. Lots of BTUs is the upside. Downsides are unstable pot holder and minimal windscreen. Just be careful with ur pot and bring an...
I use the Optimus Crux. It weighs approximately 3 oz. and does a great job. It has an adjustable flame, so it can simmer if you need it to. It costs around...
I too am in the process of selecting a lightweight stove, but I haven't finalized my decission yet. I narrowed my search down to two MSR products: the Pocket...
No Problem Fred. I did not create the list of places, distances, and altitudes, I borrowed them from somebody's log about 3 1/2 years ago, I don't know where I...
My favorite packs are made by Gossamer Gear. Three years ago, I used a Mariposa Plus and an Expedition on a 9 day scout trip. The challenge was not so much as...
Our PR did a good job heating up tasty melted cheese tortillas in a nonstick pan north of Agnew Meadows. Through the flame pattern is small, my son and I were...
Sounds like you eat similar to me on the trail, with the mention of a frypan. Since I learned how to trail cook I rarely have any cravings even on very long...
I went on the NPS site for the trail and reviewed their commentary about the ban on open fires and zip stoves. They seem to base the ban upon preventing both...
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