Hi Jamie Below knee ... Andrew ... -- Aushiker - Hiking in Western Australia - http://aushiker.cjb.net [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
I too think wild ideas like a solar backpacking cookers are cool and am glad to see someone working them, even though I haven't figured out how to use one....
I think your idea of using a poncho as an emergency shelter is an excellent idea. Since you're carrying it "just in case," the the ability to use a poncho for...
... am glad to see someone working ... Smiles. It amuses me that solar cooking is considered a "wild idea." Some consider under 20 lb packs a "wild idea." I've...
... David, Thanks for the outline to the group. Among those who are discussing the niceties of minimal impact camping and whether on not to build a fire, the...
thanks Andrew. I was surpised to see you on this group also. I think you and I are on about 4 or 5 of same groups. We obviously have the same interest! :) ...
Thanks JD. I checked out the ponchos on campmor. I've been on the campor site a few times, I can't believe I missed those. Unfortunately, the cost is a little...
Hi An opportunity exits for those interested in gear and gear testing to get in on the act and get some interesting gear in return for writing test reports. ...
nothing like some good ol spam to eat with backpacking, I guess he don't know what spam is ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Has anyone ever tried to use a folded up space blanket as a signal mirror? Mine, in the bag it came in, is pretty small and square and I was wondering if it...
My initial thought is that it is possible, but quite difficult. In order to signal someone from far away using light, you must be able to reflect a lot of...
... Although I own several space blankets (because they seemed like a good idea at the time when I was in the store), I have never actually taken one on a...
I picked up a copy of _The Ultralight Backpacker - The Complete Guide to Simplicity and Comfort on the Trail_ $15.95 from REI Wednesday, but returned it...
... Guide to Simplicity and Comfort on ... Although it does have some useful ... Available for $11.17 at Amazon. If you buy it with The Complete Walker IV...
... I know I've suggested it before, and I'll do it again simply because this is the book most influencial in helping me reduce my pack weight. As far as...
... Also don't miss the great magazine articles at the Jardine's web site: http://www.rayjardine.com/directory.shtml BTW, Chris Townsend has a new book out...
Correction. Sorry for the confusion, but I had food and water reversed in my breakdown (steps 3 and 4) below. Here is it again, in the correct order: ...BTW,...
Does anyone know of a super light weight (or lightweight) SOLAR battery charger (AA)? Want to take some gadgets (small digtal camera and GPS) on a three-week ...
Hi You might want to check this guide to making your own at http://home.vicnet.net.au/~bnt/batchgr.htm. This is an Australian site, but you should be able to...
If you are like me, you've got several of those new little ultralight, LED flashlights by now. But do you have spare batteries? Do you take an extra...
I noticed that my Leik ultralight 8 oz hiking pole was getting a bit stiff at the slip joints. The manual says to take the pole apart after your trip and dry...
The truth be told, after a long hot day, my feet stink. So I've been working on some of those ultralight camp shoes made from commercial orthotic shoe or boot...
... Where can one obtain the DownUnder insoles to make the camp sandals. Thanks G.P.G. _________________________________________________________________ Chat...
Howard, My camp shoes are just an old pair of socks with insoles from an old pair of shoes stuffed inside. After using them, I brush them together a bit to...
Sadly I just threw away an old pair of boots this last winter and forgot to save the old insoles. .. Just have to become more of a packrat than I already am....
Has anyone ever tried moccasins for camp shoes? They seem like a pretty light weight shoe and since they are leather they are very comfortable. Jamie in AZ...
... ultralight, LED flashlights by now. But ... perhaps a smaller, dimmer one? ... that. The savings is approximately ... and cold weather with LED ... I...
Interesting idea: moccasins. Unfortunately the pair I own weigh 10 ounces. But I'm intrigued by the idea of using an old pair of dress socks to hold a pad...
... 'Cause probably everyone else is wondering too, I just got to ask, how did you come up with this name, "nearly normal nobrown in NH"? It's a real zinger,...
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