tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post6637105300264341704..comments2024-03-27T09:55:23.143-07:00Comments on Dispatch from the Digital Health Frontier: Selecting a Backpacking ShelterJohn Halamkahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550236129132159307noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-59927863256393825432010-06-22T03:29:39.192-07:002010-06-22T03:29:39.192-07:00I've never quite seen the attraction in ultra-...I've never quite seen the attraction in ultra-light stuff, but can confirm that a bivvy does the job well, if that's what you've got. No stove means no tea in the morning, a cost benefit ratio I'd struggle to justify even with a very heavy stove :-)Jonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-20255362019215339232010-06-10T10:04:31.608-07:002010-06-10T10:04:31.608-07:00Have you looked at the Zen Stoves website? They ha...Have you looked at the Zen Stoves website? They have alcohol stoves that weigh less than a half ounce. I have used them hiking in Washington, and will use an open-jet design when I hike the Wonderland Trail around Mt. Rainier this summer. Here is a link.<br /><br />http://zenstoves.net/ConstructionStep1-Jets.htm<br /><br />Use a small plastic recyclable bottle to store the alcohol fuel--won't need much for a two-day trip. When the bottle is empty, you can crush it to save pack space. When you finish using the stove and plastic bottle, you can recycle it too!<br /><br />I use aluminum wire mesh as a pot stand. I have a small Titanium pot to boil water, and I use aluminum roof flashing with drilled holes to use as a wind screen and to prevent heat loss from under the pot. All of the cooking gear fits inside the pot as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-90194675629009261702010-06-10T07:39:58.731-07:002010-06-10T07:39:58.731-07:00Good luck! Sounds like fun!Good luck! Sounds like fun!DanLaningahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03273370516986191493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-57407044927823600592010-06-10T06:02:44.083-07:002010-06-10T06:02:44.083-07:00I'll publish my exact menu as the trip draws c...I'll publish my exact menu as the trip draws closer, but I usually carry nut butters (high in calories, low in weight), dried fruit, tortillas/flatbread (basically indestructible), and hummus for the first day (spoils unless eaten quickly)John Halamkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04550236129132159307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-29927684367345482022010-06-10T04:51:30.079-07:002010-06-10T04:51:30.079-07:00Dr John-
What is in your 30 oz of food supply?
Th...Dr John-<br />What is in your 30 oz of food supply?<br /><br />Thanks for the gear list- looks good<br />Have a great time.<br /><br />JamesJameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00283486392720421719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-91688582988049312322010-06-10T03:26:52.638-07:002010-06-10T03:26:52.638-07:00Sounds like a great trip, John! I haven't been...Sounds like a great trip, John! I haven't been to that area since I was a child. I remember how beautiful it was. Can't wait to see the post after you return from the hike.<br />Best,<br />Chris HardingChris Hardinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17303213025966558106noreply@blogger.com