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    I sent you an email. I think I figured out a way...

    I sent you an email. I think I figured out a way to do the lid in a single piece.

    You have a good point about white gas. Its probably worth the extra few ounces to carry alcohol and not burn...
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    Attached are renderings of a pot lid to fit...

    Attached are renderings of a pot lid to fit zelph's SS pot. Its all carbon fiber with the piece shown in gray to clarify that its a separate piece. Projected weight is 0.2oz.

    2238722388
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    Zelph, If your venom can use white gas is...

    Zelph,

    If your venom can use white gas is there some other reason you stick to alcohol? Do you have any other suggestions to make a modified venom ss work with a Sidewinder?
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    That looks much less convoluted than my method. ...

    That looks much less convoluted than my method. I'm glad somewhere here knows chemistry.
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    Below is a rendering of my new pot lid assembly. ...

    Below is a rendering of my new pot lid assembly. I'm using 3K 2x2 TW 199gsm high modulus carbon fabric, one layer top and bottom. I'll use aerogel insulation or 2lb/ft^3 expanding foam in the void....
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    I'm also wondering about burning n-heptane...

    I'm also wondering about burning n-heptane instead of ethyl or methyl alcohol. It has 2.5 the heat of combustion of methyl alcohol. That's similar to white gas. Have you tried anything besides...
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    Zelph, I could make up some insulated lids if...

    Zelph,

    I could make up some insulated lids if you're interested. I work with carbon fiber on high power rockets and have the equipment for vacuum bagging and a cnc router to make the molds. It...
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    Aa pot like this with a custom lid would be a lot...

    Aa pot like this with a custom lid would be a lot more efficient than titanium just based on thermal conductivity. I can't find the weight on it but a 1.3L version is 1.8oz. ...
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    Zelph, The thermal conductivity for stainless...

    Zelph,

    The thermal conductivity for stainless varies a lot by alloy. See below. Aluminum is second only to copper in thermal conductivity of common metals. Diamond, graphene and carbon...
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    Zelph, your new pot design intrigues me. Is it...

    Zelph, your new pot design intrigues me. Is it stamped with a die? Will the pot be titanium or aluminum? Despite the current trend towards the former aluminum's coefficient of thermal...
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    I've had a Starlyte for about 4 years and its...

    I've had a Starlyte for about 4 years and its come with me on every trip except when I needed a canister stove due to a burn ban. I can't say I've given away all my other stoves but that's because I...
  12. I used a Minty Boost with alkaline AA's for a...

    I used a Minty Boost with alkaline AA's for a while to recharge my ipod nano on the trail. It worked great but I wanted something with a bit more energy to it so I switched to rechargeable lithium...
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    If you are handy with a soldering iron you could...

    If you are handy with a soldering iron you could build a Minty Boost. Its a boost charging circuit that runs off 2 AA batteries and charges devices with a USB charging cable. I used to use one to...
  14. university of illinois champaign law school? has...

    university of illinois champaign law school? has anyone else seen the scandals involving uiuc-law admissions? Their reputation is on par with the last several governors of the great state of...
  15. better make that three 24yr olds with eccentric...

    better make that three 24yr olds with eccentric footwear! VFF's rock! Which models are you all using? I've got the KSO's but I'm considering the trekkers.
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    Ya'll should try mountaineering. I paid about...

    Ya'll should try mountaineering. I paid about $12k for my 3 week Mt. Whitney climb in May. My thru after that will take pocket change!
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    On a related note, I found a source for cheap...

    On a related note, I found a source for cheap aluminum bottles in various sizes.

    http://www.specialtybottle.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=394
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    Oops! Granite Gear Virga 16oz GG ...

    Oops!

    Granite Gear Virga 16oz
    GG Nightlight 3.5oz
    GG the One 16oz
    WM Badger MF 20oz

    Total: 3lb 7.5oz
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    After selling some old gear I have myself a new...

    After selling some old gear I have myself a new BIG FOUR!

    Granite Gear Virga16oz
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    I've got a Hubba Hubba and I like it alot aside...

    I've got a Hubba Hubba and I like it alot aside from the color but as I've gone UL I've scaled down my tent. I switched to a BA SL1 (~2.5lbs) and now I'm using a GG the One (1lb).
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    alpacka's are the way to go for rafts. I've been...

    alpacka's are the way to go for rafts. I've been eying the Yukon for some trips up to Alaska.
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    Uh oh, looks like I could be in trouble. Is this...

    Uh oh, looks like I could be in trouble. Is this something a bigger diamond can solve? :-?
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    The atom looks like a keychain light with a...

    The atom looks like a keychain light with a headband. Work is still continuing on my custom headlamp(s) but its very technical so I'm not posting details. PM me if you want to know more.
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    My fiancee and I have been together 4 1/2 years...

    My fiancee and I have been together 4 1/2 years and its yet to cause a problem. We've tried all sorts of hiking, from overnights to day hikes to (ugh) car camping with all the amenities of home. ...
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    I used a jetboil on a section hike from harper's...

    I used a jetboil on a section hike from harper's ferry through shenandoah and back. I used it for oatmeal and hot chocolate each morning and MH meals for dinner. For just boiling water its great. I...
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