Re: [Paddlewise] Lightweight backpacking stoves (was: Introduction)

Shawn,
Regarding emergency stoves, I am currently stashing solid fuel tabs and a
small metal cup in my yak emergency kit, for emergency use only, such as if
a day trip turns into an overnighter. Some people love alcohol stoves, but I
don't think they're for me. I have an MSR Firefly and the cannisters for it.
Heats water in no time. I also have a Titanium pot.  As for shelter, when
backpacking, I usually am with a dog and a human buddy, so I had a tent
custom made by Carole Wellman at Dancing Light Gear. She and her mate hike
all summer, make gear all winter, and they make fantastic gear.
(www.trailquest.net ) I have the Tacoma tent, slept in it New Year's night.
This one is 45 square feet, big enough for 2 people and one spoiled rotten
dog. I plan on ordering a Tacoma solo eventually. I also have an Integral
Designs Silshelter, but I don't use it because I am in a very buggy climate.
Until I get around to putting it on Ebay, I am keeping it in the yak as
emergency shelter. It's for sale, by the way, if you're in a suitable
climate and are interested. I am sold on Silnylon. The only possible
disadvantage is that it is slippery so if you are in a Silnylon tent you
need to be level or you will slide around on the floor.  One solution for
that is to dig a hip trench perpendicular to your body, which I do anyway,
makes a nice resting place for my hips. With a hip trench, I sleep almost as
good as I do at home in my bed! Silnylon is also more delicate than other
fabrics, but I baby my gear anyway. I don't baby my office, I don't baby my
house, but I baby my gear, LOL!  Thanks for the warm welcome.  Marsanne


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