I've tried many different versions of this great design, primarily testing various inner can height above the outer cat can. I never get a full boil with one ounce of Heet. I've tried different wind screens and such, but I only manage to get 16 oz to about 180 f, which is suitable but not a full boil. I'm using a Toaks titanium 750 ml backpacking pot with a lid. Can it be the pot? Any other advice?
I cut my tomato paste can at 2.5” based on the results from a channel called paleo hiker MD. If that’s not working I would try increasing the fuel to 1.5 fl oz. per boil. Sometimes depending on how cold your water source is or the temperature outside, you need to use just a little more to achieve a full boil. Hope that helps!
Nice workmanship, the details make the difference. Having the punched holes are important to getting air flow for combustion yet keeping the wind gusts out of the burner. A natural convection air current will develop as the heat of the burner draws cool air through the holes up passed the canister into the stove fuel- air mixing throat. Additionally a smaller diameter aluminum disk with punched perforations between the stove and canister could be added as a canister shield for warm windy environments so the canister does not get dangerously hot.
Beautiful - one wish: a bit more info where exactly you are hiking, some of the landmark mountains around Lake Elizabeth, and access route you took to Ptarmigan and back on the High Line Trail. Some of us have become too challenged physically to undertake a long hike like this, but love Glacier and its gorgeous trails (and grizzly thrills) - and are happy to enjoy the trails this way. Great hike! N
72 years old male, very physically active 3 weeks post op from a L3-L4-L5 laminectomy and I've never felt better in as long as I can remember. Walking 3 miles a day with no leg pain whatsoever. First couple of days are a little rough getting in and out of bed but the more I walked the better I felt and by day 3 I needed no assistance at all. Off prescription medications in 7 days. Can't wait to get back to enjoying life again.
TWO AND A HALF WEEKS OUT FROM L4/L5 LAMINECTOMY AND MICRODISCECTOMY SOME RESIDUAL SYMPTOMS` BUT MILD AND MORE ANNOYING AT TIMES THAN PAINFUL I AM SURE SOME OF THOSE WILL RESOLVE OVER TIME......THE MORNING "BEING CRIPPLED" IS GONE...NO POST OP PAIN WHATSOEVER...PRAYED THAT WOULD BE THE CASE AND THAT I WOULD FEEL I WISH I HAD DONE IT SOONER......AND YES, I WISH I HAD DONE IT SOONER...MICRO SURGERY IS THE WAY TO GO ..LESS THAN 1 INCH INCISION
I noticed same thing when mine arrived and just strung a length of 1.5mm shock cord through the 4 lower tie out loops and then spooled the 2 ends through a fastener clip to cinch it tight. Now I can strap anything to the bottom, whether foam pad, or extra food carry bag for longer trips. I had all the stuff at home already so didn't need to buy anything. Very simple and useful mod. My method is a bit simpler with just one shock cord and one cinch lock. Just tied simple knot in both ends after threading through the cinch lock so they can not come out again. Very simple, very easy.
So no problems with isobutane at 10ish degrees. I saw in another vid that you have a liquid fuel stove. What is the deciding factor as to which one to bring in winter? THX At least in winter up there, no worries about slogging through the trail/marsh. well done!
As you'll probably realize, I'm doin' a binge on your channel today. I ice climb in NH but never really got into backpacking in winter. As usual no one to go with. This was a top notch production! Do I hear a lil Eastern MD accent? Where are you from? South Central PA here.
One night while up Death Canyon in the Tetons I had my Zpacks tent set up with my hiking pole cork handle down. I woke to a porky about 24 inches from my face chewing on the handle. The rangers had warned us about them. Said they really liked the sweaty waste bands of backpacks. We heeded the warning and hung our packs but I never thought of the cork absorbing sweat. Only make that mistake once
@@BackcountryTreks when you booked this, did you book your entire itinerary in advance, or did you have to show up to the backcountry office in person? I think around mid September, most sites become walk-up only.
@mikewanders I booked it as soon as the portal opened up early in the season. Had my itinerary together and got the reservation I requested. However, due to excessive bear activity our route was changed a little bit on us. But yes, you have to check in at the ranger station prior to your trip to get your permits. Hope that helps.
There are a handful on Etsy, but also through a Canadian company called Mozet Supplies, it is a Woojin Plastics Ultralight Line Lock Side Release Buckle who I believe also make the other hardware used on the Durston pack.
@@nitchdesigns9662 thank you so much for this comment. I was able to order a bunch of the hook line locs as I can't find them anywhere else in Canada currently.
man what a place. and what a video too. you guys look fun as heck. some dialogs there kind of reminded me of the show band of brothers haha glad you guys had a great time. thanks for sharing.
Yep, it's nice when the decision is made for ya! Great day regardless. I was at that parking lot at the end of February doing some ice climbing. New sub. Peace!
You guys made the right decision. The Presidentials are no joke especially in winter. Love watching these and your video quality is excellent - well done. Looking forward to more adventures.
Bondcliff is one of my favorite trips which I've done in all seasons including winter. Seeing this video brought back many great memories. Old age and knee surgery prevents me from backpacking anymore so I'm very grateful you made this video. Will be sure to like and subscribe. Well done!
Wow, what a trail. I am sure there are pros and cons of doing this in late fall vs. July/August but if feels like the winter weather was just another element of beauty and magesty. Galcier is such a neat place. I'm new to your channel Joe, but boy I am looking forward to binging your content!
Such a fun trail. I can confirm that the UHT is just as bad, if not worse, than the Jack and Jill trail. Did it last August and it was turrible. There is a 3rd trail that skirts even higher than Jack and Jill which is likely the best option. All Trails recommends that one. Probably adds another mile or two but stays even higher in elevation. Thanks for taking us along. One of my favorite trails and will do it again this year.
