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I've seen tests where someone wrapped in an emergency Mylar blanket could measure several degrees temperature rise when using a small candle. Tests were done with lab grade temperature meter and...

You can buy it at Tractor Supply. They have several different strengths. I buy the one that is cheapest for a given strength then dilute as needed to match Sawyers. I don't recall the Sawyers...

Yes I remember that one. I used my garden tiller to break up the ice in my driveway.

I can remember about half a dozen snow storms of the century in my area and a couple 100 years floods on the...

Like Stepinwolfe I'm very proactive on hydrating. I rarely pass a water source without topping off. Either my containers or me. I carry 2 liters of water most of the time but I have 2 more 1 liter...

First, as noted above, if your doctors give you the ok then I'd certainly give it a try. You might want to try some of the sections that are closer to support if you did need to cut things short and...

I think all you are going to do is train the bears that a bell means diner time.

I've got partially torn cartilage in one knee but can manage it with proper prep. First thing is to ask the doctor a lot of questions and also tell him what activities you want to do.
In my case...

I don't see a problem with stuffing them in the same bag assuming they are dried (at least aired out) out prior to stuffing. If one got wet I'd keep em separated until the wet one dried out. I...

I've seen copperheads on the bottom of streams 12" to 18" deep. Also on the bottom on a lake shore about the same depth. Don't ever remember seeing one any deeper. I have seen a copperhead take a...

Yes. More than once I loaned out my backup light to some one who forgot, lost , or broke their light.

There are usually a lot more of those memories stored in your brain that don't come to the surface until somethings triggers them. Seeing something similar or getting some audio,visual, or other...

In summer on the AT I wouldn't have much of a problem hiking with only one source to make fire. Winter time I would definitely have a backup. I often carry a butane stove which has a peizo starter....

We pay well educated biologists to staff state game departments but then think we know better when we don't like their plan. I own property in the heart of PA bear county. Years ago there was a...

Here is a guy I encountered on the MST earlier this year. He moved on when he got down wind of me.

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Temperature, weather, and altitude are also factors. At times significant. Are you accounting for those?

I got into weighing everything as well. Amazing how many grams you can shave off by boring holes in the handle of a cast iron skillet. Just kidding. I was amazed how much going to titanium for...

You haven't told us when/where you backpack. Couldn't begin to make suggestions without that. Also, I assume as you mention a bag you are tent camping? But recommendations may vary if you are...

I'm 60 years old and 5 pounds heavier than when I graduated HS. I can tell you that as you age your pack gets heavier even if it weighs the same. The only value I see with calculating percentage of...

Not advice I would give to my daughter hiking the trail. Put your trail name on it. Maybe paint a bight band so you can ID at a distance. At that point if someone wants to steal it that's the way...

Keep in mind that is bear season. Wear some orange.

Marlin spike hitch would work well if you have a handle look on the pack.

I got a SPOT a month ago and have been testing it out since. So far in PA I haven't encountered any locations where I go that the system failed to receive. When the yearly contract runs out I'll...

Would be interesting if the OP reads this and posts an update on how the trip went.

I prefer a thin poly balaclava and add a polarfleece hood if that's not enough. BTW I have separate headgear for sleeping as it tends to get damp overnight. Dark colors are best to hang out in the...

Looks like you need to purchase directly from SPOT.

RESTRICTIONS: Limit one (1) SPOT Global Phone, one (1) SPOT GEN3 and/or one (1) SPOT Trace per rebate submission. Limit three (3) rebate form...