Jeff W‭

About three years ago, I picked up a used "MSR Wisperlite" for a great price. At the time, I was not aware of the difference between the classic and the International versions of the stove. Since...

2 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by Jeff W‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

From my experience (across multiple vendors!), the glass globes on propane lanterns are fairly standard sizes. It seems like there are two or three which are very common. Unless you have a real o...

posted 8y ago by Jeff W‭

As mentioned in an earlier post, there are three critical components: fuel, oxygen, and heat. Understanding how these interact is critical to successfully creating a fire. The oxygen is the easy...

posted 9y ago by Jeff W‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

When wood is heated, the first thing to ignite are the "burnable gasses" released by the heating process (producing flames). Some time later, the combustion of these gasses heat the wood to the po...

3 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by Jeff W‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

I've owned pairs of both Keen and Ecco sandals, and have been quite happy with both. They each have solid leather construction with comfortable padding on the inside, and they tend to hold up well...

posted 10y ago by Jeff W‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

A ridgeline is generally used to suspend a tarp above a hammock. It attaches to the trees at or near the level that the hammock attaches to them, but it is pulled tight so that it is well above the...

posted 11y ago by Jeff W‭  ·  last activity 11y ago by System‭

I just returned from a five day trip during which we used a friend's Solo Stove (wood burner). My pots are now covered with a thick, sticky, black layer of creosote. I've tried steel wool and soa...

6 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by Jeff W‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

I tie two half hitches, with the second one being slipped. I don't have any trouble with tension, and it's easy to remove later.

posted 11y ago by Jeff W‭

It depends a lot on the terrain. I wear a pedometer throughout the week (health program for work), and I use a GPS when hiking. From experience - on level terrain - I know that I get between 2100...

posted 12y ago by Jeff W‭

From a few years of hiking as an adult leader with the boy scouts (who are NOTORIOUSLY difficult to keep hydrated), I can say with certainty that symptoms vary between individuals. Personally, my ...

posted 12y ago by Jeff W‭

I have recently hit 40 and have been using hiking sticks for the past five years. When I began having problems with my knees, my doctor originally suggested the problem was with osteoarthritis. D...

posted 12y ago by Jeff W‭

A multi-tool or a knife? A multi-tool can be a very appropriate tool for backpacking. It combines the function of many of the tools you mentioned. You may carry the tools you mention above, thou...

posted 11y ago by Jeff W‭  ·  last activity 11y ago by System‭

I have a ProForce All Weather Shelter, which is listed as being "210T rip-stop nylon". On a recent outing, we had four hours of rain overnight and it leaked on me the entire time. Upon closer ins...

1 answer  ·  posted 11y ago by Jeff W‭  ·  last activity 11y ago by System‭

There are a few things to think about: Fabric. Selection of fabric will affect weight and durability. Whatever you get, make sure it's UV resistant, and you should probably consider something wi...

posted 12y ago by Jeff W‭

In the southern part of the state, a section of the Florida Trail passes through Big Cypress. From what I remember, it's about a 20 mile stretch of trail where you won't see many others. Though i...

posted 8y ago by Jeff W‭