2016 JMT Thru-Hike?

[Mr Liberty]

Lite max has served me well for quite awhile.

That's a cool cover around the burner! How did you make it?

[HooKooDooKu]

Looking at the JetBoil website to check out the MiniMo, turns out they're coming out with an even lighter-weight version of it next February (called "MicroMo"-- 800mL rather than 1L pot, 2.6oz lighter). I'll definitely consider the LiteMax, though, it's much less expensive... I suppose I'll just have to find a balance of performance, weight, cost, and efficiency.

The LiteMax is cheaper only because you already own the pot. A full-priced LiteMax costs as much as the MiniMo burner (they are both $60). However, you have to go thru JetBoil to purchase JUST the MiniMo burner (last I looked it wasn't listed on their website so I asked about it... you contact customer service at 800-572-8822 and ask for Item Number JB101941-CBN).

But the fact that they are coming out with the MicroMo explains why many retailer (such as REI) are selling MiniMos normally priced at $129.95 for only $89.93.

Can't say for sure... but just looking at the picture of the MicroMo looks like they are combining the SOL pot with the MiniMo burner.

[saltysack]

That's a cool cover around the burner! How did you make it?

Got idea from Muddy also saw it on YouTube. DIY beer can windscreen. Modified for canister by simply punching holes in it to hang from stand. Best part was sacrificing the Sierra Nevada for the aluminum!. Works well and fits inside mug with fuel can, stove, lighter etc.


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[Venchka]

63 posts convincing me to hike elsewhere.
Thank you.

Wayne


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[saltysack]

63 posts convincing me to hike elsewhere.
Thank you.

Wayne


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There's a reason it's the most popular trail in the USA! It was awful don't go!


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[Venchka]

Grinning.
A buddy of mine has been after me for years to go on a guy's fishing and beer drinking trip for years. They always stay at June Lake which is mentioned somewhere in this thread.
Thousand Island Lake is on my very short list of places to visit. I already have the trail marked from June Lake to Thousand Island Lake.
Somewhere else in this thread there is mention of alternative trails in the vicinity.
I may get out that way one of these days. Maybe October.

Wayne


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[Coffee]

No one goes there anymore... It's too crowded.

[Venchka]

There's a reason it's the most popular trail in the USA! It was awful don't go!


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I've spent years living and working in awful places. I think I can handle another awful place.
I do wish that the bear can folks would get their act together and combine the two lists of acceptable containers. The Bearikades for the Rockies and the Ursack for the West Coast.
In the mean time, I have to get back to the San Juan Mountains and Wyoming. The Wind River Range is calling and I must go.
Thanks for all of tips & tricks for making the JMT tolerable for an old Hermit.

Wayne

[Dogwood]

Grinning.
A buddy of mine has been after me for years to go on a guy's fishing and beer drinking trip for years. They always stay at June Lake which is mentioned somewhere in this thread.
Thousand Island Lake is on my very short list of places to visit. I already have the trail marked from June Lake to Thousand Island Lake.
Somewhere else in this thread there is mention of alternative trails in the vicinity.
I may get out that way one of these days. Maybe October.

Wayne

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I have two lady friends that live in June Lake. Yes, you can hike from town to the JMT. Nice hike actually.