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Posted by arborrider05 on May 28, 2008 at 9:19:53 pm EDT
In reply to Advice sought on extended trip planning posted by Richard on April 16, 2008 at 3:10:32 pm EDT

Not sure about your gear situation.

Couple comments:
1. Bear. Some areas require use of an "approved" bear resistant food container. I have a Garcia(?) plastic unit that was relatively inexpensive, but clunky and heavy. Wild Ideas makes a lighter more practical but mega $ unit. Then there is the Ursack. Use to be Kevlar, now Vectran bag. Light & functional, but now not approved for use in some areas.
2. Stoves. For the past few decades I've used white gas units. Actually only two. An Optimus that came in its own self contained blue fold open box and an early gen MSR Whisperlight. "Downgraded" to the simple, light and inexpensive alcohol burner (Trangia). If your cooking is going to be boil water add to dehydrate food and you don't mind waiting about 5 minutes for 1/2L to boil this stove seem to be the ticket. I tested some 70% and 90% isopropyl (rubbing alcohol) and didn't really notice much difference. 1/2 ounce required to get the 1/2L of water to a boil. So your fuel now has dual purpose. Stove and 1stAid. Use some Everclear and the fuel has 3 uses.
I think the stove, Clikstand + windscreen, 1.3L Tipot, cup, spork weight about the same as the worn out Whisperlight.

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