http://blog.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.light hourly 1 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://gmane.org/img/gmane-25t.png http://gmane.org http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.light/69453 <pre>Not that ticks needed more for us to worry about comes out a newly discovered tick-bourn disese. http://now.tufts.edu/articles/new-tick-borne-disease-found Pago-Pago </pre> roadwoofer 2013-05-19T13:12:52 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.light/69452 <pre>My heart and prayers go out to all in Damacus. Get to healing all! Pago-Pago </pre> roadwoofer 2013-05-19T13:11:11 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.light/69451 <pre>Cost is $499. Details here: http://www.findmespot.com/en/index.php?cid=122 Review here: http://gearjunkie.com/spot-global-phone?utm_source=enews&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=enews ------------------------------------------------- Visit my Google Profile (lots of very interesting research links)&lt;https://plus.google.com/104440166440169700478/about&gt; _ </pre> Roleigh Martin 2013-05-17T17:57:08 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.light/69446 <pre>Great find James. I wonder how well the PowerPot V would work with a wood stove like the Sierra or Bush Buddy??? (yes, very messy with soot) Using my Giga canister stove would be expensive and take a lot of canisters. At 1 amp it would take close to two hours to charge the 1800 battery which is the same size as my Andriod's battery. That is one full 4oz canister set on low throttle. Just to compare: My Nomad 3.5 solar charger with at Guide 10 battery pack and one set on 2300 mAh batteries weighs in at 17oz including all the cords I use. It has kept me well supplied with all the electrons I needed (Android used as GPS/Maps/Phone/web journal updates/camera) for the first 260 miles of Southern Calif. 1) PowerPot V with lid 19.5oz + Giga stove 3oz + one 4oz Canister =26.5oz 2) Evernew ti 1.3L pot 5oz + Giga &amp; Canister + solar charger 17oz = 29oz 3) ti pot+alcohol stove+6oz fuel+wind screen 12.8oz + solar chr= 29.8 oz 4) PowerPot V 19.5 + Sierra wood stove 16oz = 35.5oz Here in Washington with the trees the PowerPot V might be a great choice if backpacking/fishing/hunting rather than thru-hiking. 'til later, Jon (Gandalf - PCT class of 2013) Marysville WA Follow my written trail journals: http://www.trailjournals.com/Gandalf/ ++++++++++++++++Original Message++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1b. New Power Pack Posted by: "Jim Marco" jdm27-HmMyXyqgL2CVc3sceRu5cw&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org jamesdmarco Date: Mon May 13, 2013 11:08 am ((PDT)) Hi All, Here is a second power pot similar to the BioLite this power pot produces electricity from heat: http://www.ems.com/product/index.jsp?productId=20354746&amp;cp=3677338. 11359843 ____________________________________________________________ 30-second trick for a flat belly This daily 30-second trick BOOSTS your body&amp;#39;s #1 fat-burning hormone http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/51926cc066ec46cc0560fst03duc </pre> belcherjd-ntQ8I44N4zM< at >public.gmane.org 2013-05-14T16:55:21 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.light/69445 <pre>Rob Scott's suggestion of the Enchantments is a good one for beauty. However a permit is required and only 60 people are allowed in for any one night and 75% of the slots are give out in a lottery held in March. The rest are held in reserve to be awarded to those that are lined up at the door at 7:45 AM and people line up quite early. My suggestion would be to drive to Salmon La Sac near Cle Elum and hike a loop starting by hiking up to Cathedral Rock and then hiking south on the Pacific Crest Trail going by Deep Lake, Waptus Lake, and Spectacle Lake then back out by way of Pete Lake. If you are long mileage hikers you can add several side trips: Dutch Miller Gap and Lk Ivanhoe - Spade Lake - and a day hike south from Spectacle. Another loop (maybe better) would to park at Snoqualmie Pass (I-90) PCT trail head and take the old PCT up past Alpintal Ski area to Snow Lake and Dutch Miller Gap. Then down to the PCT at Waptus Lake and south on the PCT past Joe and Alaska lakes back to Snoqualmie Pass. I've not hike the "Old PCT route" up to Dutch Miller Gap but I have done the rest of this loop many times and the views do not come any better. Take a look at my pics of this area: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.340891232666144.84310.100002358093214&amp;type=3 If my knee doesn't allow me to get back to my thru-hike soon I might be interested in hiking opposite directions and trading car keys for and non loop hike through the Alpine Wilderness between Snoqualmie and Stevens Passes or maybe through the Goat Rocks Wilderness. 'til later, Jon (Gandalf - PCT class of 2013) Marysville WA Follow my pct hike on You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/GandalfPCT2013 Mexico to Canada Follow my written trail journals: http://www.trailjournals.com/Gandalf/ ____________________________________________________________ 1 Weird spice that FIGHTS diabetes Can this unusual &amp;#34;super spice&amp;#34; control your blood sugar and fight diabetes&amp;#63 http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/5191e581e451a65817defst03duc </pre> belcherjd-ntQ8I44N4zM< at >public.gmane.org 2013-05-14T07:18:29 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.light/69444 <pre>Rob A few questions for you: 1) how many miles per day are you wanting to do? 2) do you need a loop trail or one way .... what's your transportation issues? 3) do you want to thru-hike or backpack? 4) do you wish to get some fishing in or just hike? (I'm temporarily home for knee repair) Jon (Gandalf - PCT class of 2013) Marysville WA Follow my pct hike on You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/GandalfPCT2013 Mexico to Canada Follow my written trail journals: http://www.trailjournals.com/Gandalf/ ---------- Original Message -------- Greetings, If this is "off" topic please forgive my intrusion.I am investigating possible 4 night 3 day backpacking trip in the Seattle/Lake Stevens area the last week in July.Does anyone have any recommendations?Difficulty is not an object but not interested in any technical climbing. Thanks.Rob ____________________________________________________________ Political system upset? Democrats BIG advantage in America about to completely vanish http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/5191694fa8aca694f2245st01duc </pre> belcherjd-ntQ8I44N4zM< at >public.gmane.org 2013-05-13T22:28:25 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.light/69441 <pre>Greetings, If this is "off" topic please forgive my intrusion.I am investigating possible 4 night 3 day backpacking trip in the Seattle/Lake Stevens area the last week in July.Does anyone have any recommendations?Difficulty is not an object but not interested in any technical climbing. Thanks.Rob </pre> R D 2013-05-08T18:00:04 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.light/69434 <pre>referral program http://spenglerei-reichstamm.at/13847.php From: Patty Grabenstein 5/7/2013 8:01:05 AM </pre> Patty Grabenstein 2013-05-07T07:01:07 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.light/69431 <pre>Hi, I would like to buy a backpack. I have tried a few of them including Granite Gear (Crown, Aji and Blaze) but no luck. I have a strange problem. For some reason the shoulder strap does not contour to my shoulder. There is space towards the back under the shoulder strap. I have this problem with other brands as well. It is very frustrating. Would you know what is happening? At first it would seem that the pack is too long but I am already trying the short torso packs. The waist belt is resting on the hips. I had people help me at the stores. I am 5"6' so I am not petite and my torso looks proportionate to my body. I am really puzzled. Has anyone come across something like that before? I am looking forward to hearing from you. Thank you in advance. Alina </pre> AlinaN 2013-05-07T04:44:25 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.light/69422 <pre>I have been looking at the Red and Yellow. Since I could not find reviews on the yellow I am favoring the Red. Being a side sleeper I noticed negative comments on not being as good for side sleepers. REI carries M and L sizes. I now have a down pillow which is very nice but takes up too much space in smaller light backpack. Weight saving would be at least 5 oz Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. thanks arnie </pre> arnold 2013-04-29T11:13:36 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.light/69415 <pre>Hi All I am looking for a 65L pack suitable for my daughter. She is 15 and quite big. not a little skinny thing for sure. If anyone has one that they would like to sell please let me know . Cheers Andrew </pre> Gunn Parker 2013-04-26T12:09:41 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.light/69412 <pre>I just saw this article on this filter for water. It looks impressive although a little bulky for backpacking. http://grist.org/list/its-a-filter-so-powerful-it-makes-coke-into-water/?utm_campaign=food&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=newsletter&amp;kmi=greatyoga%40yahoo.com GB </pre> greatyoga 2013-04-26T23:26:05 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.light/69398 <pre>I bought an i/o magic power pack http://www.iomagic.com/ from Staples.  Charged it, then hooked it up to my iPhone 4s ....... it discharged completely but did not recharge my phone.  I tried it three times ... nada.  I'm about to go backpacking starting from Maryland and will return it when I get back to Tennessee ... in the meantime.  Anyone got a good quick suggestion ... I have one week to find a replacement and I don't think I have enough time to wait for one to come in the mail.   I'm planning to use my phone as my camera as well as write on my blog ... and I will keep it in Airplane mode except when using it for posting on my blog while on the Trail. Thanks for any suggestions. Coosa   * My Blog about my 2013ff Adventure honoring the memory of my Dad ... Chasing the Trail ...  http://chasingthetrail.blogspot.com * Proverbs 19:21 Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails.</pre> Coosa 1944 2013-04-24T23:40:50 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.light/69393 <pre>Has anyone had any experience with the Goal Zero Nomad 3.5 solar charger to keep there iPhone charged? Any other solutions that have worked better? </pre> hank.ward 2013-04-24T15:57:03 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.light/69389 <pre>Hello all, I thought I'd float this question on what everyone seems to be using. I pretty much finished my tube of Zamberlan Hydro Bloc Proofing &lt;http://flic.kr/p/edHCES&gt; on my newest pair of Zamberlans, of all shoes. Any ways is there a de facto standard that everyone seems to going with? BTW, I thought my last tube of proofing worked pretty good. Kinda surprised that it's not widely available in the US or A. Thank you for reading this and your comments. </pre> User1 2013-04-23T21:14:23 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.light/69385 <pre>Michael- I'm going to guess that Molekumne Wilderness is nowhere near eastern MA, since I've not heard of it. I need a pre-season shakedown hike and would love to join you otherwise. I don't post where I'm GOING to be for security and privacy reasons. Does anyone else feel the same? "Molekume Wilderness" may be non-specific enough to be reasonably safe, compared to "hiking from Hot Springs to Spivey Gap." Just looking for shared wisdom. Have a great time, Michael! Rosaleen mokelumne wilderness 04/20-21 Blue Hole, Salt Springs Posted by: "michaelegrosse" michaelegrosse-/E1597aS9LQAvxtiuMwx3w&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org michaelegrosse Date: Wed Apr 17, 2013 1:57 pm ((PDT)) Hello, This Saturday I plan on doing a short, quick backpacking trip to Blue Hole along Salt Springs. Was wondering if anyone would like to join for quick overnighter. michael </pre> Rosaleen Sullivan 2013-04-18T12:09:10 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.light/69384 <pre>Hello, This Saturday I plan on doing a short, quick backpacking trip to Blue Hole along Salt Springs. Was wondering if anyone would like to join for quick overnighter. michael </pre> michaelegrosse 2013-04-17T20:57:05 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.light/69336 <pre>had a problem with bugs. Have backpacked in the Grand Monument east of Tucson, now spend most of my time It was decades ago in northern Arizona that I was starting to fall asleep in the desert, no tarp, just a ground cloth and a sleeping bag. I reflected on how close to nature I was, I could even hear the scrabbling of an insect's legs as it crawled across my sleeping bag. But then I said to myself, wait a minute, that sound isn't coming from on top of the sleeping bag, it's coming from INSIDE the sleeping bag. And at that exact moment I felt the crawl of insect feet across my lower back. I was out of that sleeping bag in a flash, grabbed the flashlight that I always kept handy (this was before I discovered headlamps), and saw that the trespasser was a millipede. I believe that millipedes don't bite and I normally don't go out of my way to destroy insects but I wasn't about to share my sleeping bag with an intruder so I squashed that millipede with a rock. And resolved never to sleep in the open again. I actually have slept outside on a couple of beaches in Hawaii but the wind and sand made setting up the tent a hassle -- and also kept the mosquitos away. Also by that point I already had over 100 mosquito bites so I may've suffered a couple more on the beach but wouldn't have noticed. --MKT </pre> Mike Tamada 2013-04-02T09:50:03 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.light/69325 <pre>Hi Everypone, Does anyone have experience with insulated garments using Patagonia's new Encapsil process that is claimed to make goose down 25% loftier and waterproof? When someone makes claims that they can make lightweight insulated garments with 1000 fill power, it gets lightweighter's attention! Thanks, Don L. </pre> DonL 2013-03-24T18:26:57 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.light/69322 <pre> Anyone tried Therm-a-Rest's new line of sleeping bags ? They're kinda like the Big Agnes system, where there's not much insulation on the bottom, so an insulated pad is required to complete the thermal envelope. But instead of using a pad sleeve, they use straps. Apparently they work with wide pads (i.e. 25"), which I require; none of the BA bags that meet my weight/volume requirements work with pads larger than 20". John </pre> John 2013-03-21T18:33:54 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.light/69321 <pre>Ron Whittaker To: BackpackingLight-hHKSG33TihhbjbujkaE4pw&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org the Idaho Centennial Trail all started for me on a work hike with the state trails co-ordinator, in May of 2004. from there, it became a seven year project to complete the ICT. that took me from 2004 to 2011. I'm finally getting motivated to put some pictures and videos into YouTube format to share with others. here's a sample of what is waiting for a hiker at the finish line in northern Idaho. if you haven't seen the big lake country and rain forest of northern Idaho, it is such a contrast to the desert of southern Idaho. in 3 parts, the tale of "Dotting the I" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBFW75fBz3w http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuABPWgEKWs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKjh3lC1_B8 I hope that someone will be inspired to take a journey, or at least enjoy the journey through my pictures. Ron http://llamasyndrome.blogspot.com </pre> theanvil83716 2013-03-15T10:07:59 Search the mailing list at Gmane query http://search.gmane.org/?group=$group=gmane.culture.backpacking.light