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    I always cook and eat out of my pot. If you don't...

    I always cook and eat out of my pot. If you don't get enough dampness out, and store stove in pot, sometimes your piezo may not work. That's why it always good to have a backup lighter or sparker or...
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    In cold rain, I like to wear goretex or DCF...

    In cold rain, I like to wear goretex or DCF mitts. Keeps gloves drier and hands warmer.
  3. Thread: Tyvek

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    I make gear pouches out of it for my FireFly twig...

    I make gear pouches out of it for my FireFly twig stoves and LittleBuck saws. For durability I line the pouches with 3M Extreme strapping tape. Much lighter than a cloth pouch.
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    In winter, I do wear rather heavy Asolo leather...

    In winter, I do wear rather heavy Asolo leather goretex hiking boots. Waterproof and fairly warm; lower daily mileages in winter anyway.
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    I don't carry one, but guess one would be about...

    I don't carry one, but guess one would be about 2-3 ounces and compact, at least until deployed. Could be used as an improvised rain shelter and/or a groundsheet, but flimsy and noisy in either use.
  6. Thread: Trowel test

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    Thanks for the trowel love!

    Thanks for the trowel love!
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    I got a Stash to try it and find with the...

    I got a Stash to try it and find with the efficiency I can almost double the days I can cook with just one small canister. For trips of 4-5 days, its perfect for me when using a canister system.
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    You must have the "Original", which is the same...

    You must have the "Original", which is the same size I have used for 1000's of trail miles. Can you dig it?
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    Keep toenails clipped to avoid the painful...

    Keep toenails clipped to avoid the painful subungual hematoma and losing the nail.
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    I would discourage fires, even when allowed,...

    I would discourage fires, even when allowed, except in an existing fire ring. Fires draw attention, as others have said, so be ready for that. Many shelters have established fire rings or even a...
  11. 50 to 60 L should be enough without being too...

    50 to 60 L should be enough without being too small for when you need to carry more insulation or food.
  12. Would go with 60L if you want one pack for the...

    Would go with 60L if you want one pack for the whole shebang. Bigger than you need for some of the trek, but large enough for more insulation or food when you want those things. I’m assuming you will...
  13. Thread: trekking poles

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    I like the poles that Gossamer Gear makes. The...

    I like the poles that Gossamer Gear makes. The two-part version works well for me in the Soloplex (full pole in front, half pole in back). Very light.
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    I often do not treat water from a spring, but...

    I often do not treat water from a spring, but always treat stream, lake, or pond water. I generally use Aqua Mira drops rather than a filter, but will bring a filter or SteriPen if I want to be ready...
  15. I favor Railriders Ecomesh shirt and pants for...

    I favor Railriders Ecomesh shirt and pants for most of the year. Fastest drying items I have tried. Great ventilation. In cold late fall through early spring I go with merino tops from NZ and...
  16. Thread: Breakfast drinks

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    Hot coffee or hot chocolate with Nido powdered...

    Hot coffee or hot chocolate with Nido powdered whole milk would be winners for me.
  17. Thread: Base weight

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    Agree. Somethings like a hat or sunglasses or...

    Agree. Somethings like a hat or sunglasses or wallet that you wear/carry often, but not all the time, are debatable.
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    Very useful info; thanks for posting

    Very useful info; thanks for posting
  19. MST (PA) is a great trail. Plenty of challenge...

    MST (PA) is a great trail. Plenty of challenge and scenery reward. Ups and downs to remember. Would work with a woodburner as was pointed out. Can mail Esbit in resupplies if that's what you decide...
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    I have a Golite windshirt I still use very...

    I have a Golite windshirt I still use very frequently. It has held up well. But many other good cottage companies out there as others have mentioned.
  21. Thread: Sleep with food?

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    Just an observation on OP sacks. When they are...

    Just an observation on OP sacks. When they are new and the closure works well, they contain odors pretty well. so well that I keep mothballs in an OP sack in my vehicle to sprinkle on the ground...
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    I like to have clothes to wear in camp and sleep...

    I like to have clothes to wear in camp and sleep in that do not hike in. Try to wash myself and wash out hiking clothes at the end of the day whenever possible. In town, would wear what is cleanest...
  23. Thread: Tent and a tarp?

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    So you are looking at 57 oz of shelter with both...

    So you are looking at 57 oz of shelter with both tent and tarp. That's a lot. If your budget can stand it, you could get a much lighter, more roomy tent that would weigh about a pound, and save you...
  24. My answer to the OP: Look for canisters that have...

    My answer to the OP: Look for canisters that have NO butane, just isobutane and propane. I also use a "Moulder" copper strip whenever its below freezing to insure good performance even to the last...
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    This to me is a very interesting and wise...

    This to me is a very interesting and wise perspective on canister stove efficiency and its pros and cons.
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