Activity for Corey D‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: How to store a backpack while sleeping? I almost always sleep with my backpack--in fact, I use it as part of my sleep system as I use a shorter sleeping pad, so the backpack goes under my feet. Keeping the pack in your tent gives maximum protection from the worst backcountry pests--mice and their kin. In the past I've left my pack outside... (more)	—	almost 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: Different kinds of Down: comparing insulation The primary advantage of higher fill power down is that it is warmer per ounce (or gram) than down of a lower fill power. If you had two nearly identical sleeping bags: same shell material, same weight of down, but one had 850 fill power down and the other had 700, the 850 fill power would be about ... (more)	—	over 11 years ago
Answer	—	A: What makes nylon an effective material for hiking pants? Nylon dries fast, is resistant to ripping and tearing, and fairly breathable. This makes a nylon pant great for 3-season conditions. In colder season weather it can be easily layered with baselayer leggings to provide additional warmth and wick some sweat. Alternatives to the typical nylon hiking pa... (more)	—	almost 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: What can I use to label my medicine tubes? My favorite for this is Clear Duct Tape. Put down one piece of tape, write on it with your permanent marker, and put another layer on top of it. You don't have to worry about the ink rubbing off and if you change what's in it you can swap tape easily. (more)	—	almost 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is there a portable / comfortable pillow suitable for camping / backpacking? Here's a few, some are mentioned in comments but I figure I would elaborate. Clothes This was mentioned and you noted it wasn't particularly worthwhile on a shorter trip because you don't have many clothes. I typically go ultralight, so my spare clothes are close to nothing but I always have some s... (more)	—	over 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: A list of suitable foods for a long hike Potato Chips: seriously good cal/weight ratio, come in a variety of flavors. Most will crumble quite easily but not too bad. Nido: this is dried whole milk, often found in the Mexican/international aisle of US grocery stores. It actually tastes very good, I often have some in the evening or morning ... (more)	—	over 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: Will gelled fuel work in a cat can stove? Gelled alcohol has problems even in its "native" setting of a Sterno can. Gelled alcohol burns at a lower temperature. A standard Sterno can take 20 minutes or longer to boil water and is typically more expensive than liquid alcohol fuel. Some good information on different fuel sources for alcohol s... (more)	—	over 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is the proper way to tarp tent to avoid condensation? A poor tarp pitch can lead itself to condensation. Did you use a plastic ground sheet? Water running under the tarp when it's raining can cause a lot of humidity inside the tarp. Were you pitched on long grass? Plant life can increase condensation under a tarp. This can also be alleviated by a plas... (more)	—	over 12 years ago