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Cold weather and wind can dramatically decrease the efficiency of a canister style stove. We have encountered dramatic shifts in weather even in summer that has included freezing or lower temperatures or even snow. Last year, on a trip early in September, we unexpectedly encountered several cold nights of temperatures in the upper twenties that lowered the efficiency of our canister Read more Improving Stove Efficiencies As the year has progressed into winter, the X-Landers have always been invited along on every outing for the last six or so months. Weighing just less than 8 oz. each, they are a light weight three section trekking pole that collapses down to 25 ½ inches for easy storage on the pack when not in Read more Not All Poles are Created Equal We tested the Reactor against 11 other stoves including liquid fuel in a multiple of conditions and in every situation the MSR Reactor boiled water faster, with the average boil time for two cups of water taking less than two minutes. At 5500 feet on Mt. Persis we chipped the ice from a tarn and filled the pot with two cups of very cold water to test the boiling time which took 2 minutes 10 seconds to a rolling boil. Its natural colored fir interior and the mingling of the smell of campfire smoke with its contents stirred something inside of me, like when I see a nicely varnished canoe seat, a beautifully finished bamboo rod or a well designed piece of gear – they are signs that speak to the character of the owner, willing to take a little extra time in the creation of the piece. This style of craftsmanship brings on a sense of adventure and sturdiness that speaks to a capability seldom found in most items manufactured Read more Camp Box – Mobile Kitchen Quietly, amid little or no fan-fare, the long awaited third edition of Fred Beckey’s Cascade Alpine Journal Volume 3 was released in early December, updating the final book in a three volume set. Read more New “Red Fred” Cascade Alpine Guide |
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