Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Items For Sale or Wanted :: WTB solo gear
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boonie |
quote searching4slabs: "Hmm as far as Temps for a sleeping bag winter is right around the corner and I plan on winter camping as well as labor day and hopefully one more small trip sometime right before ice. " Hmm, well if you want a sleeping bag that rolls up real small for summer through shoulder season solo trips and a full-on winter bag, you're talking two different animals. |
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carmike |
Really, though, it's all about your budget. Lighter gear tends to cost more, but it doesn't necessarily have to, at least in some instances. I split my trips between backpacking and canoeing, so I've learned--sometimes the hard way--where weight savings make a lot of sense...and maybe when they don't. In terms of food prep, it depends on what kinds of food you want to make. Fancy cooking = more weight in the cook set. If all you want to do is boil some water, soften up some noodles, or make edible some instant rice, my three choices are 1) a canister stove like the MSR Pocket Rocket, 2) a wood stove like the LittleBug or the BushBuddy, or 3) an alcohol stove made from a beer can/cat food can, etc. All have their advantages and disadvantages, but they're all light, easy, safe, and efficient. Depending on the trip, I'll bring one (sometimes two) of these. Just my .02. |
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dpreiner21 |
quote SaganagaJoe: "Without having any experience with alcohol burners I will say that I'd definitely recommend cooking with Coleman gas after having a HORRIBLE experience with white gas. Can't imagine alcohol burners would be any stronger than gas, but I could be wrong. Feel free to chime in if I am. " I bought a Whisperlite stove thinking it would save me a little space and that the gas would last longer than my Coleman single burner propane stove... Boy was I wrong. I'm with you Joe. That Coleman stove and a single green propane cylinder can go a long way. Boils water so much faster as well. |
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SaganagaJoe |
Might be different if we knew what we were doing and if it was winter. I just know that them little green cans work great and I'm never looking back. Just my .02. |
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Nineteenpack |
For your water boiling/cooking needs check out a Storm Kettle, I have never used one but they look awesome and you don't need to cary fuel (they heat with dried pine cones and needles). I have a Jet Boil and an MSR Wisperlite that work awesome but the Kettle is on my list when I find a great deal. Skip the Alcohol burner, it will be useless in wind or when it gets a little cold, just my thoughts. My sleeping pad is now a Sea to Summit but I started off with a no-name huge rolled up pad from Academy that took up half my pack. I roll with a Cabalas Boundary, its 5000 sqin and has plenty of space, isn't to heavy, water proof and feels good on your back for the portages. It is a rubbery material so if you have other bags to put inside make sure they are not made of the same material or it will be tougher to pack tight. When It comes to buying food for your trip I think easy and cheap. Breakfast is 2 packets or instant oatmeal, lunch is beef jerky and trail mix dinner is Mack and Cheese with tuna. I pour the noodles and cheese packet into sandwich baggies to save weight and space. I bring a little container of olive oil for the fats and buy the little packets of flavored tuna. Coffee is a must for me if you have a jetfoil it comes with a coffee press or go instant, its easy and light. Sometimes for the heck of it I throw in some PB&J's for a little extra just in case. Don't forget your bear line to hang your food bag at night, 550 cord attached to a carabinieri is all you need. As far as your other needs I would suggest making a list of your needs and wants, they have something very similar on this website. Then go through the online forums or any other used or new online realtor for great deals. Buy what you need when the deal arrives not when you need, its winter so you have some time, keep an eye out. I know this is a little more than you were asking but just throwing it out their, if you have any questions just ask or PM me. Happy Canoeing |
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butthead |
or, Simmerlite. $30 each (burner only), you will need a new pump and fuel bottle. butthead PS: Propane will supply about 20% more btu output per ounce over isobutane mix or Coleman fuel, but at a weight penalty for the non-reusable empties. Either burner shown will biol 32 ounces of water in less than 4 minutes. bh |
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Grouseguy1 |
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bhouse46 |
Unfortunately I have nothing on the for sale list, just yet. |
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HangLoose |
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bwcasolo |
quote DuluthPak: "I'll second the alcohol stove. I have a Fancy Feast stove. Love it for boiling water while solo. It weighs almost nothing. i own 2, love it! |
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searching4slabs |
Coleman stove is too heavy, looking for a liquid fueled burner. I need a decent sleeping bag that rolls up real small. I also need some type of pad that I can stick under the sleeping bag Or I need a hammock set up but I don't know the first thing about them, staying warm in fall. I guess that is a good starting point |
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SaganagaJoe |
The Thermarests roll up pretty small, you can go over to your local Cabelas and take a look. |
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boonie |
Alcohol stoves and twig burners can work well for boiling water when there's not a fire ban, but are a little more work. If you're going to cook a lot, you may want one of the larger, more stable liquid fuel stoves like a Wind Pro. |
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boonie |
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