tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.comments2024-01-09T07:05:38.326-05:00LIGHT & ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKINGJolly Green Gianthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02784130095157180086noreply@blogger.comBlogger881125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-10844182390450169752016-06-06T19:13:23.670-04:002016-06-06T19:13:23.670-04:00http://www.walmart.com/ip/OLIVE-PADDLER-HAT/469518...http://www.walmart.com/ip/OLIVE-PADDLER-HAT/46951814Geraldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13481647278584262908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-48345175761867769232016-06-06T19:09:56.088-04:002016-06-06T19:09:56.088-04:00My son and I have one each and love them. Walmart ...My son and I have one each and love them. Walmart by us has stopped selling them. We are looking for on for my wife. They called them paddlers hats.Geraldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13481647278584262908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-51728579420315188852016-04-14T12:11:46.509-04:002016-04-14T12:11:46.509-04:00Hey Jolly,
Just wanted to give you a heads up tha...Hey Jolly,<br /><br />Just wanted to give you a heads up that Light and Ultralight Backpacking has been featured in Happy To Survive-Best Backpacking/Hiking Websites (http://www.happytosurvive.com/camping/best-backpacking-hiking-websites-of-all-time/).<br /><br />Congratulations and keep up the awesome work with Light and Ultralight Backpacking. Love the site!<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Monica Monica Jacobsonnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-25887082094224805082015-07-17T06:02:44.118-04:002015-07-17T06:02:44.118-04:00@Chris - Howdy. If I'm understanding you righ...@Chris - Howdy. If I'm understanding you right, you're looking for some kind of food carrying system that is rodent-proof but isn't plastic or presumably a bear canister, right? Have you considered either of the following?<br /><br />RATSACK - http://www.rei.com/product/846495/armored-outdoor-gear-ratsack-cache-food-storage-bag<br /><br />URSACK - http://www.ursack.com<br /><br />IfJolly Green Gianthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02784130095157180086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-57340187418185427612015-07-16T21:18:27.566-04:002015-07-16T21:18:27.566-04:00Hi JGG,
Do you have any suggestions for long-term ...Hi JGG,<br />Do you have any suggestions for long-term food caches? I am looking to cache some food for 3 weeks and 6 weeks in the middle of NoWhereLand in the Cdn Rockies. I was thinking of a very good bear hang but am concerned that smaller critters may gain access and chew through the dry bag or hard case, I've seen chipmunks get through some pretty good plastic. Also I was considering a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-75117627286462790662015-05-19T18:56:07.615-04:002015-05-19T18:56:07.615-04:00@ Julie - You're exactly correct. Different f...@ Julie - You're exactly correct. Different filters protect you from different things, so naturally there is a risk/reward paradigm in the sense that you need to evaluate what you're likely to encounter versus how much you have to spend (assuming weight and bulk are the least of your worries). <br /><br />Take a look at the link below for how small water nasties can get:<br /><br />httpJolly Green Gianthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02784130095157180086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-52431317316973646402015-05-19T13:25:09.031-04:002015-05-19T13:25:09.031-04:00life straw mentions filtering out at .2 microns an...life straw mentions filtering out at .2 microns and larger.<br />aqua mira frontier or straw 15 microns. <br /><br />isn't that a big difference to consider?<br />Julie<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-5040223416786526962015-04-28T08:12:18.388-04:002015-04-28T08:12:18.388-04:00This portable water filter is enough for outdoor a...This portable water filter is enough for outdoor activities. I had one and it worked great for me.It provided me with enough clean water to drink during my hiking.Vincenthttp://top5best.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-48265842201724853722015-04-17T14:15:01.852-04:002015-04-17T14:15:01.852-04:00@ John Jensen - For me, 2XL or 3XL depending on la...@ John Jensen - For me, 2XL or 3XL depending on layering options. You should probably get a 2XL as you have less of a gut. Good luck.Jolly Green Gianthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02784130095157180086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-40256850715962909592015-04-17T12:18:39.630-04:002015-04-17T12:18:39.630-04:00What size did you get? I'm 6'6" and ...What size did you get? I'm 6'6" and 240lbs!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04589318444838064112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-32345010699144965632015-01-06T17:17:55.074-05:002015-01-06T17:17:55.074-05:00Actually, scratch that last request, Jolly. I just...Actually, scratch that last request, Jolly. I just checked it out at REI and yes the snow peak 700 will fit inside of the warm sak! Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03263786258575809331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-4137193056729335182015-01-06T09:57:18.477-05:002015-01-06T09:57:18.477-05:00@ Anthony - I don't know personally, but if yo...@ Anthony - I don't know personally, but if you can provide me with the dimensions, I'll check to see if I have anything close that may help guesstimate.Jolly Green Gianthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02784130095157180086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-38936469382362415612015-01-05T21:36:22.068-05:002015-01-05T21:36:22.068-05:00Will a snow peak 700 fit in the Sak? Has anyone tr...Will a snow peak 700 fit in the Sak? Has anyone tried that? Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03263786258575809331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-26433641988100100482014-12-26T06:05:49.543-05:002014-12-26T06:05:49.543-05:00Yes, it was a very close second too.Yes, it was a very close second too.Jolly Green Gianthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02784130095157180086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-52469073170581594842014-12-26T01:55:18.168-05:002014-12-26T01:55:18.168-05:00Dang, I was the second John :-(Dang, I was the second John :-(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-27163835648734608742014-12-12T18:36:49.284-05:002014-12-12T18:36:49.284-05:00Hey JRR,
I don't have a boil time because it ...Hey JRR,<br /><br />I don't have a boil time because it is very subjective. Starting a fire suitable for boiling water is quite a bit different than just starting a fire. <br /><br />I will say that the smaller the stove, in this case the FireAnt, the longer it will take because the size and volume of the fuel and heating surface, which offers less heat than a stove allowing larger of the Jolly Green Gianthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02784130095157180086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-31305536920827499382014-12-12T18:14:42.528-05:002014-12-12T18:14:42.528-05:00You don't have a boil time comparison between ...You don't have a boil time comparison between the two do you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-28035341015512086632014-12-04T17:48:36.535-05:002014-12-04T17:48:36.535-05:00I have been eating a "paleo" diet for ye...I have been eating a "paleo" diet for years and I'm an avid backpacker. Unfortunately, I often compromise with what I eat on my trips in favor of calorie dense foods that free up weight and do not require a lot of preparation.Jimbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731179753798609323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-26792736004297130242014-12-03T18:42:09.673-05:002014-12-03T18:42:09.673-05:00Getting ready for a CDT thruhike and looking for n...Getting ready for a CDT thruhike and looking for new meal ideas.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10763375093131869554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-78691681703405910792014-11-29T13:41:19.945-05:002014-11-29T13:41:19.945-05:00I am surely going to buy a few samples to see if i...I am surely going to buy a few samples to see if it's something I find good to eat on the trail. For many years now, all I pack with me is Pack It Gourmet meals but it would be nice to find something new. Thanks for the information!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-37203571513056937322014-11-29T01:47:14.494-05:002014-11-29T01:47:14.494-05:00I want to win it because you like it and John Abel...I want to win it because you like it and John Abela wants to try it :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12639220800816258862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-47627024072831973392014-11-26T19:55:42.997-05:002014-11-26T19:55:42.997-05:00I want to try it because I like the Caveman chasi...I want to try it because I like the Caveman chasing the chicken and it's gluten free.JERMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04380958324541306917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-70500146073884153432014-11-24T17:54:14.946-05:002014-11-24T17:54:14.946-05:00Always looking for ways to stay low-carb on the tr...Always looking for ways to stay low-carb on the trail!ssoonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14380661375409588378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-69667186695270181632014-11-23T01:22:18.329-05:002014-11-23T01:22:18.329-05:00I'd love to win this because I too, am a diabe...I'd love to win this because I too, am a diabetic and overweight hiker.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-20447358460771898272014-11-22T21:39:08.144-05:002014-11-22T21:39:08.144-05:00Yum!!!Yum!!!Newave Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08553772455592931065noreply@blogger.com