The Backcountry Gear Thread!!!!!

[krausejmk]

Got my food for 4 days packed up. I’ll be out for 5 so here’s to hoping i catch some fish or kill something 🤞

[JTeLarkin08]

I don’t blame you, that’s hell of a deal.



I’m curious to see how narrow the last is. I love hanwag because in wide boots they don’t increase the heel pocket, just the forefoot. Yukon’s have been resoled once already.

I’ve been running wide lowas but honestly I don’t think i need wide. I’ve never tried these boots on. I am just gambling that they are the right size. I have been running 11w lowas and they are a little big. So hopefully these in a US 11 will fit.


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[Texans42]

I’ve been running wide lowas but honestly I don’t think i need wide. I’ve never tried these boots on. I am just gambling that they are the right size. I have been running 11w lowas and they are a little big. So hopefully these in a US 11 will fit.


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My Yukon’s are wide and chillkat are regular. The chillkat gets a little tight when feet swell but I’ve trimmed my aftermarket insoles In problem areas and that’s helped a lot.

Lowa is my second favorite last out side of the cervedales(those where just way to narrow).

My biggest problems is finding a stiff enough boot that’s not on a narrow technical last and/or has huge heel pocket. Thus why I’m looking forward to your feedback on the Makra’s.

[Anvilheadtexas]

Got my food for 4 days packed up. I’ll be out for 5 so here’s to hoping i catch some fish or kill something 🤞

Are you cooking the Mountain House meals in a pot or do you intend to boil water and cook it in the bag? Reason why I ask, if you cook in a pot you can break the meals down out of the bag and carry in a lighter zip-loc. Also, consider adding a 1/4 or 1/2 bag of Knorr’s Pasta Side in with Mountain House meal for added dinner bulk. Knorr’s has a stroganoff that works good with several Mountain House meals.

[krausejmk]

Are you cooking the Mountain House meals in a pot or do you intend to boil water and cook it in the bag? Reason why I ask, if you cook in a pot you can break the meals down out of the bag and carry in a lighter zip-loc. Also, consider adding a 1/4 or 1/2 bag of Knorr’s Pasta Side in with Mountain House meal for added dinner bulk. Knorr’s has a stroganoff that works good with several Mountain House meals.

Thanks for the tip! I have a jet boil flash so was planning on boiling water and pouring into the bag. But I’m all about saving weight where possible. This is my first go with mountain house so is it a separate ziploc inside the packaging or will I need to separate it myself? My buddy will have an msr pocket rocket and a pot we will share if need be

[Anvilheadtexas]

Thanks for the tip! I have a jet boil flash so was planning on boiling water and pouring into the bag. But I’m all about saving weight where possible. This is my first go with mountain house so is it a separate ziploc inside the packaging or will I need to separate it myself? My buddy will have an msr pocket rocket and a pot we will share if need be

I tried to get Mountain House meals whenever possible when I resupplied on AT (not always possible). I learned there was nothing nastier than packing out used Mountain House meal bags. Plus, if you break them down pre-trip you could not only add Pasta Sides to them, but also spices (pepper, garlic, etc.). Yes... you have to clean your pot (jet boil) but that’s really easy if you are camping near water. Also... Mountain House comes in single serving and double servings. If you are hunting all day and it is cold, double servings are the way to go. If you are not cooking in the Nountsin House bag you could hold some back if not that hungry.

[krausejmk]

I tried to get Mountain House meals whenever possible when I resupplied on AT (not always possible). I learned there was nothing nastier than packing out used Mountain House meal bags. Plus, if you break them down pre-trip you could not only add Pasta Sides to them, but also spices (pepper, garlic, etc.). Yes... you have to clean your pot (jet boil) but that’s really easy if you are camping near water. Also... Mountain House comes in single serving and double servings. If you are hunting all day and it is cold, double servings are the way to go. If you are not cooking in the Nountsin House bag you could hold some back if not that hungry.

Gotcha, thanks for the heads up.? What were you favorite flavors for the mountain house? I got Mac and cheese, chicken dumplings, beef stew and chicken teriyaki

[Chew]

Link to a smart water bottle that y'all are talking about? Thanks

[Patton]

Link to a smart water bottle that y'all are talking about? Thanks

drinksmartwater.com
Look for the most expensive water bottle sold at the gas station.

[Anvilheadtexas]

Gotcha, thanks for the heads up.? What were you favorite flavors for the mountain house? I got Mac and cheese, chicken dumplings, beef stew and chicken teriyaki

Beef stew and chili Mac. I thought they were all good. Variety is a good thing.

[Chew]

Ok. That makes sense. I googled smart water bottle and found one with Bluetooth and speakers

[Anvilheadtexas]

drinksmartwater.com
Look for the most expensive water bottle sold at the gas station.

Lol, they are prettywater bottles.

[Anvilheadtexas]

They look like this (upper right corner).

[Patton]

Ok. That makes sense. I googled smart water bottle and found one with Bluetooth and speakers

It's a smartwater bottle, not a smart water-bottle

Regarding the mountain house, don't get lasagna. I was trying out some meals and the lasagna is tasty but nearly impossible to clean the cheese off your spoon.
What are y'all doing for lunches/snacks? I'm thinking 2 Pro Bars for lunch, and then an afternoon snack of Justin's or FBomb nut butter and a honey stinger. Might throw in some jerky and dried fruits as well.

[MooseontheLoose]

Took my 70 lb. pack off after my hike this morning and set it down not so gently at just the wrong angle. Heard a nice crunch as one of the rods in my frame splintered

Talked to Kurt over at Stone Glacier and he's gonna get me squared away. Luckily I'm still about a month out