Recent content by sleeping bear

It's not so much the privacy as the convenience issue. I still can't just turn around and go with people there. But, being able to stand and not have to expose your bare butt in the middle of winter is the real bonus in my book. I like to wear bibs, so not having to get them down, and...

Wow, there seems to be a fair amount of opposition to pee funnels! I went on a trip a couple of summers ago and was insanely jealous of the other woman who simply had to turn around above treeline to go. I, on the other hand, had to hunt out large rocks or bushes to squat behind. When I got...

I've had trench foot before and seen it on others- and I agree, not fun, and fairly easy to get. When I had, and when I've seen it on others, I have not noticed the significant swelling that you have. Typically I've seen the extreme wrinkly bottoms of feet that go white, completely numb, and...

I'd go with the expensive ones, OR or BD. I don't own any of the pairs on your list, but typically (with a few exceptions) you get what you pay for. $180 is good insurance that you'll get to keep your fingers.

steel wool will work too I used to have one of those knives! They're so cool :)

Now, that's an idea that might make me change my tune about ipods in the woods! :D

I despise iPods on the trail. Makes me want to puke. Also I wonder what the safety implications are of completely distracting your brain from the sounds around you. Think: Aaron Ralston in the slot canyon, he was listening to headphones. Would that situation have been different if he wasn't?

I haven't been able to find a guide on how long it should last, but I've carried it for 4 days in warm (70s) temps and 10 days in cooler weather (50s-60s). Haven't had it go bad yet. I pour the contents from a can to a small plastic container with a lid. The in-cup press WILL work even with...

Two words- French Press Big sky bistro mug works really well- I use it at home instead of an electric drip. Snow peak makes a titanium press that is expensive but works great. As others have mentioned Jet Boil makes a press too. My experience with that is that it does what it's supposed to-...

Even better for the environment when you buy the peppermint bars- no plastic. Used to take the liquid stuff into the woods but once didn't get it all rinsed out when washing a pair of shorts and it made them smell FUNKY (funkier than before washing). Now I don't bother with soap in the...

I totally agree with everything being said here. Huskies are great (my folks used to race when I was a kid), but it is the good with the bad. Currently I have a husky/hound mix with pretty short hair. I've treated him for hypothermia twice and now I don't try to take him camping when it is...

Nose over belly button over centerline. If your head moves to either side of the center line (keel line) you are in danger of going over. Practice moving the boat with your hips but keeping your head in the same place (aka J Lean).

Reading all of this about blisters makes me think... I get blisters really easily- tough luck I guess. I used to use moleskin and foam, but recently discovered second skin dressings. I'll never use moleskin ever again. Other foot related mistakes= waiting too long to do something about...

According to the Wilderness Risk Managers Conference proceedings and reports backpacking is the activity that produces the most injuries, albeit usually the least severe. This is caused in part by the perception of its freedom from risk-- you're just walking down a trail, what's dangerous about...

I wear bibs with a belt and tuck a bottle in the top.