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about 18 hours ago
Edit Post #293114 Initial revision about 23 hours ago
Question Lightweight, packable jackets for cold winter camping
Recommendations for warm winter jackets to be worn in camp. It should pack down small, so you can stash it in your pack when you are on the move (and anyway warm). For the same reason it shouldn't be too heavy either.[^relatively] At the time of writing this implies high fillpower down insulati...
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about 23 hours ago
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3 months ago
Edit Post #292611 Initial revision 3 months ago
Question How long do electric hand warmers last?
How long do electric hand warmers last in comparison to other types, such those iron oxidizing pouches? Manufacturers' claims tend to be useless because they only advertise the max lifetime with minimum power.
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3 months ago
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4 months ago
Edit Post #291877 Initial revision 6 months ago
Question Meal ration planning software
Are there any software suitable for planning meal rations for trips? Planning happens at home so I'm looking for a desktop/web app. Desired features: - Nutrient calculations - Weight/volume estimations - Open source
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6 months ago
Edit Post #291337 Initial revision 8 months ago
Answer A: Long and narrow inflatable sleeping pad
Some of Big Agnes' models come in 51x198 cm: - Rapide SL Insulated - R-value: 4,8 - Boundary Deluxe Insulated - R-value: 4,3 (I really don't know what's the point of this pad compared to the Rapide SL)
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8 months ago
Edit Post #291336 Initial revision 8 months ago
Answer A: Long and narrow inflatable sleeping pad
Robens Vapour 60 comes at 190x55x6 cm. With an R-value of 1.6 it's nice for warm weather (or even just indoors).
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8 months ago
Edit Post #291335 Initial revision 8 months ago
Question Long and narrow inflatable sleeping pad
Sleeping pads tend to follow a sizing scheme like this:[^standard] Regular: 52x183 cm Long: 65x195 cm I.e. the long one is also wider. I'm looking for longer pad which would not be too much wider than the regular models. Say around 55x195 cm.
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8 months ago
Edit Post #291334 Initial revision 8 months ago
Answer A: Liquid fuel catalytic hand warmers
Peacock pocket warmers The original catalytic warmer from Japan. Chances are that you'll need to order from abroad. Pros - Convenient filling funnel. (Honestly this is a huge improvement over Zippo. It's possible to fill this out in the cold without spilling petroleum or freezing your fing...
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8 months ago
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10 months ago
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10 months ago
Comment Post #43855 This is of course the easiest way when there's a body of water (or a bath tub) available, but oftentimes this isn't the case. Especially on a trip.
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10 months ago
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Answer A: Liquid fuel catalytic hand warmers
Zippo 12h Refillable Hand Warmer IMO they are far from ideal, but with some tricks it's possible to circumvent most of the downfalls. At any rate they are widely available. Pros - Pieces fit snugly. They don't come loose even if they are just pushed together. - Runs ok Cons - Round ba...
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10 months ago
Edit Post #290872 Initial revision 10 months ago
Question Liquid fuel catalytic hand warmers
Recommendations for classic liquid fuel hand warmers. The ones that combust petroleum based fuel without a flame in a catalytic "burner". Besides the normal considerations of build quality, usability etc, here a couple points specific to these types of hand warmers in particular: - Ease of refi...
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10 months ago
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Edit Post #290717 Initial revision 10 months ago
Answer A: How to clean a sleeping bag ?
Additionally to @Lost's solid answer, take special care when handling the wet bag! The fabrics aren't designed to take on the weight of all that absorbed water. Never just grab it from one place. Instead support it's weight from below over a large area. Like you would lift a friendly (and preferably ...
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10 months ago
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11 months ago
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helpful 11 months ago
Comment Post #42039 An alcohol stove is also silent. A more peaceful cooking experience
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11 months ago
Comment Post #290621 I posted this to Gear Recommendations. Is it showing up somewhere else as well?
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11 months ago
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11 months ago
Edit Post #290622 Initial revision 11 months ago
Answer A: Good trash bags for vapor barrier liners socks?
In this video, Alex Hibbert recommends Tall Hippo Saks precisely for this purpose. A polar expeditionist probably knows what he's talking about. To my knowledge, they are only available in North America.
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11 months ago
Edit Post #290621 Initial revision 11 months ago
Question Good trash bags for vapor barrier liners socks?
Instead of buying expensive dedicated vapor barrier socks, you can just use a trash bag as a liner sock. It likely breathes less too. However not all trash bags are created equal. Properties of a good VBL trash bag: - Strong, but not needlessly bulky - Some stretch - Handles well in freezing co...
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11 months ago
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helpful 11 months ago
Comment Post #290607 Looks interesting. Thanks. I shall investigate.
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11 months ago
Edit Post #290609 Initial revision 11 months ago
Question How does a synthetic overbag work?
In really cold temperatures, it's often recommended to use a separate overbag made from a synthetic material over your main down sleeping bag. Supposedly this helps moisture (from your body) escape your inner down bag, keeping it dry and lofty. The escaped moisture should then freeze within the overb...
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11 months ago
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11 months ago
Edit Post #290607 Initial revision 11 months ago
Question How to keep your nose warm in a sleeping bag during the winter?
When sleeping in cold temperatures in a sleeping bag with the opening closed to the minimum — just your face — how to keep your nose from getting cold? I feel like the cold air coming in will always drag my nose down with it, even if wearing a balaclava (with a nose cutout). I've been hesitant to ...
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11 months ago
Edit Post #290606 Initial revision 11 months ago