[pct-l] solar charger
Melissa Rexilius
melissa.rexilius at hotmail.com
Wed Dec 29 12:27:15 CST 2010
Big thanks to ProDeal for pasting the link to Solio, I've been looking for something to work with my iPhone, so thanks!
As far as y'all... that's plural. But so is [all y'all] and my favorite... [all y'alls...]
TRex (from Tex)
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Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 17:51:09 -0800
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Phones
May I add:
music
audio journal
audible ap - I have enjoyed listening to good audio books during long hiking
days-- it has helped me get through boring sections-- and being out on the trail
really opens my mind up- I really feel like I am soaking the nuances of the
book.
ProDeal
www.bristleconemedia.com
________________________________
From: "jamesfmiller at hotmail.com" <jamesfmiller at hotmail.com>
To: Ryan Christensen <yosemiteryan at yahoo.com>; Gerry Zamora
<gerry0625 at gmail.com>; AsABat <asabat at 4jeffrey.net>
Cc: Pct-L at backcountry.net
Sent: Tue, December 28, 2010 5:43:51 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Phones
I'm looking at devices that charge phones with a AA battery.
I'll be using a Droid X. Partially because of its satellite based gps
capabilities.
I also thought the 8MP camera sounded good, but its a bit disappointing.
The DX almost does it all :
Journal
Email
GPS without cell service
Camera
-----Original message-----
From: Ryan Christensen <yosemiteryan at yahoo.com>
>To: Gerry Zamora <gerry0625 at gmail.com>, AsABat <asabat at 4jeffrey.net>
>Cc: Pct-L at backcountry.net
>Sent: Tue, Dec 28, 2010 21:08:39 GMT+00:00
>Subject: Re: [pct-l] Phones
>
>It looks like Solio Chargers will work as well. I particularly like the fact
>this charger stores power, so you can charge your phone later in the day.
>
>
>http://www.solio.com/charger/index.html
>
>ProDeal
>
>www.bristleconemedia.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
>________________________________
>From: Gerry Zamora
>To: AsABat
>Cc: Ryan Christensen ; John Casterline
>; Pct-L at backcountry.net
>Sent: Tue, December 28, 2010 12:41:08 PM
>Subject: Re: [pct-l] Phones
>
>
>Ok its called the Highgear Solarpod backup power charger. You can find it at
>frys rei and im sure other online stores comes with mini usb have to buy the
>micro usb and comes with iphone adapter. I tested it in my back yard and it
>worked just fine although I do live in so cali.
>Gerry
>On Dec 28, 2010 12:36 PM, "AsABat" wrote:
>> What solar charger did you get at Frys?
>>
>> The problem I've had with chargers and phones has been mostly with car outlet
>>chargers. I had the same problem with my Garmin gps (that probably won't see
>>much use anymore).
>>
>>
>> AsABat
>> PCT Water Reports SoCal http://pct.4jeffrey.net
>> Send water updates to water at 4jeffrey.net
>> --
>> Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity.
>>
>> "Gerry Zamora" wrote:
>>
>>>I can't speek for the iphone but for my droid x it has the micro usb
>>>and it
>>>charges just fine it took just over 3 hours to charge my droid and that
>>>was
>>>on an overcast day. In my backyard. I figure im gonna by a new battery
>>>for
>>>my phone anyways and carry it just in case I have issues vetted ng a
>>>charge
>>>under the canopy of the forrest...lol
>>>Gerry
>>>On Dec 28, 2010 11:12 AM, "AsABat" wrote:
>>>> Does it work with the Droids? I find a lot of chargers won't because
>>>Motorola checks to make sure it's an authorized charger. A solution is
>>>to
>>>charge the battery outside the phone. Lennar and others make a lyle usb
>>>charger that works with any battery a it has two prongs that are
>>>adjustable.
>>>I think this is also good for charging from AC in a camp restroom as
>>>you
>>>don't have to leave the phone there subject to theives.
>>>>
>>>> AsABat
>>>> PCT Water Reports SoCal http://pct.4jeffrey.net
>>>> Send water updates to water at 4jeffrey.net
>>>> --
>>>> Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity.
>>>>
>>>> "Gerry Zamora" wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>I found one at frys it is solar panel and it has different plugs for
>>>>>all
>>>>>phones and devices should keep u charged the whole trip I was gonna
>>>>>place
>>>>>mine on the top of my pack and hopefully it will keep my batts full
>>>>>allday
>>>>>and I can use my devices all night or as needed without carrying
>>>extra
>>>>>batteries.
>>>>>On Dec 28, 2010 10:47 AM, "Ryan Christensen"
>>>>>wrote:
>>>>
>>
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Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 17:56:41 -0800
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Phones
The audio journal is pretty neat.
I think I'm gonna have the DX mostly off instead of worrying about charging
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From: Ryan Christensen <yosemiteryan at yahoo.com>
To: "jamesfmiller at hotmail.com" <jamesfmiller at hotmail.com>, Gerry Zamora
<gerry0625 at gmail.com>, AsABat <asabat at 4jeffrey.net>
Cc: Pct-L at backcountry.net
Sent: Wed, Dec 29, 2010 01:51:09 GMT+00:00
Subject: Re: Phones
May I add:
music
audio journal
audible ap - I have enjoyed listening to good audio books during long hiking
days-- it has helped me get through boring sections-- and being out on the
trail
really opens my mind up- I really feel like I am soaking the nuances of the
book.
ProDeal
www.bristleconemedia.com
________________________________
From: "jamesfmiller at hotmail.com" <jamesfmiller at hotmail.com>
To: Ryan Christensen <yosemiteryan at yahoo.com>; Gerry Zamora
<gerry0625 at gmail.com>; AsABat <asabat at 4jeffrey.net>
Cc: Pct-L at backcountry.net
Sent: Tue, December 28, 2010 5:43:51 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Phones
I'm looking at devices that charge phones with a AA battery.
I'll be using a Droid X. Partially because of its satellite based gps
capabilities.
I also thought the 8MP camera sounded good, but its a bit disappointing.
The DX almost does it all :
Journal
Email
GPS without cell service
Camera
-----Original message-----
From: Ryan Christensen <yosemiteryan at yahoo.com>
>To: Gerry Zamora <gerry0625 at gmail.com>, AsABat <asabat at 4jeffrey.net>
>Cc: Pct-L at backcountry.net
>Sent: Tue, Dec 28, 2010 21:08:39 GMT+00:00
>Subject: Re: [pct-l] Phones
>
>It looks like Solio Chargers will work as well. I particularly like the
fact
>this charger stores power, so you can charge your phone later in the day.
>
>
>http://www.solio.com/charger/index.html
>
>ProDeal
>
>www.bristleconemedia.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
>________________________________
>From: Gerry Zamora
>To: AsABat
>Cc: Ryan Christensen ; John Casterline
>; Pct-L at backcountry.net
>Sent: Tue, December 28, 2010 12:41:08 PM
>Subject: Re: [pct-l] Phones
>
>
>Ok its called the Highgear Solarpod backup power charger. You can find it
at
>frys rei and im sure other online stores comes with mini usb have to buy
the
>micro usb and comes with iphone adapter. I tested it in my back yard and
it
>worked just fine although I do live in so cali.
>Gerry
>On Dec 28, 2010 12:36 PM, "AsABat" wrote:
>> What solar charger did you get at Frys?
>>
>> The problem I've had with chargers and phones has been mostly with car
outlet
>>chargers. I had the same problem with my Garmin gps (that probably won't
see
>>much use anymore).
>>
>>
>> AsABat
>> PCT Water Reports SoCal http://pct.4jeffrey.net
>> Send water updates to water at 4jeffrey.net
>> --
>> Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity.
>>
>> "Gerry Zamora" wrote:
>>
>>>I can't speek for the iphone but for my droid x it has the micro usb
>>>and it
>>>charges just fine it took just over 3 hours to charge my droid and that
>>>was
>>>on an overcast day. In my backyard. I figure im gonna by a new battery
>>>for
>>>my phone anyways and carry it just in case I have issues vetted ng a
>>>charge
>>>under the canopy of the forrest...lol
>>>Gerry
>>>On Dec 28, 2010 11:12 AM, "AsABat" wrote:
>>>> Does it work with the Droids? I find a lot of chargers won't because
>>>Motorola checks to make sure it's an authorized charger. A solution is
>>>to
>>>charge the battery outside the phone. Lennar and others make a lyle usb
>>>charger that works with any battery a it has two prongs that are
>>>adjustable.
>>>I think this is also good for charging from AC in a camp restroom as
>>>you
>>>don't have to leave the phone there subject to theives.
>>>>
>>>> AsABat
>>>> PCT Water Reports SoCal http://pct.4jeffrey.net
>>>> Send water updates to water at 4jeffrey.net
>>>> --
>>>> Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity.
>>>>
>>>> "Gerry Zamora" wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>I found one at frys it is solar panel and it has different plugs for
>>>>>all
>>>>>phones and devices should keep u charged the whole trip I was gonna
>>>>>place
>>>>>mine on the top of my pack and hopefully it will keep my batts full
>>>>>allday
>>>>>and I can use my devices all night or as needed without carrying
>>>extra
>>>>>batteries.
>>>>>On Dec 28, 2010 10:47 AM, "Ryan Christensen"
>>>>>wrote:
>>>>
>>
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From: shawonpct at msn.com
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To: moodyjj at comcast.net; baidarker at gmail.com
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 18:13:17 -0800
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Trail Names/Fox Noise
I beg to differ. All the time I spent in Texas, the plural of "y'all" was "all y'all". Perhaps a native of the regions that use the term can elaborate.
Peanut Eater
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Sent: Friday, December 24, 2010 6:53 PM
To: Scott Williams
Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Trail Names/Fox Noise
>Merry Christmas to all y'all. I think that's the proper plural form.
>Shroomer
That is correct. Singular is "y'all".
Mango
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From: alphabetsoupmmm at gmail.com
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To: jamesfmiller at hotmail.com
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 18:24:39 -0800
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Phones
I bought an iGo portable charger from Amazon.com about $9.00 for the AA
battery holder, and about 7 bucks for the micro USB adapter for my HTC
phone. carrying two extra lithium batteries is a guaranteed charge where as
a solar charger is hit and miss depending on conditions..Not to mention the
weight of this unit is only a couple ounces total ( I'm not at home so I
don't have the exact weight ) And AA lithium batteries are available almost
everywhere, last considerably longer than alkaline and again, are very
light.
IMHO,
On Tue, Dec 28, 2010 at 5:56 PM, jamesfmiller at hotmail.com <
jamesfmiller at hotmail.com> wrote:
> The audio journal is pretty neat.
>
> I think I'm gonna have the DX mostly off instead of worrying about charging
>
> -----Original message-----
> From: Ryan Christensen <yosemiteryan at yahoo.com>
> To: "jamesfmiller at hotmail.com" <jamesfmiller at hotmail.com>, Gerry Zamora
> <gerry0625 at gmail.com>, AsABat <asabat at 4jeffrey.net>
> Cc: Pct-L at backcountry.net
> Sent: Wed, Dec 29, 2010 01:51:09 GMT+00:00
> Subject: Re: Phones
>
> May I add:
>
> music
> audio journal
> audible ap - I have enjoyed listening to good audio books during long
> hiking
>
> days-- it has helped me get through boring sections-- and being out on the
> trail
> really opens my mind up- I really feel like I am soaking the nuances of the
> book.
>
> ProDeal
>
> www.bristleconemedia.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: "jamesfmiller at hotmail.com" <jamesfmiller at hotmail.com>
> To: Ryan Christensen <yosemiteryan at yahoo.com>; Gerry Zamora
> <gerry0625 at gmail.com>; AsABat <asabat at 4jeffrey.net>
> Cc: Pct-L at backcountry.net
> Sent: Tue, December 28, 2010 5:43:51 PM
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Phones
>
>
> I'm looking at devices that charge phones with a AA battery.
>
> I'll be using a Droid X. Partially because of its satellite based gps
> capabilities.
>
> I also thought the 8MP camera sounded good, but its a bit disappointing.
>
> The DX almost does it all :
> Journal
> Email
> GPS without cell service
> Camera
>
> -----Original message-----
>
> From: Ryan Christensen <yosemiteryan at yahoo.com>
> >To: Gerry Zamora <gerry0625 at gmail.com>, AsABat <asabat at 4jeffrey.net>
> >Cc: Pct-L at backcountry.net
> >Sent: Tue, Dec 28, 2010 21:08:39 GMT+00:00
> >Subject: Re: [pct-l] Phones
> >
> >It looks like Solio Chargers will work as well. I particularly like the
> fact
> >this charger stores power, so you can charge your phone later in the day.
> >
> >
> >http://www.solio.com/charger/index.html
> >
> >ProDeal
> >
> >www.bristleconemedia.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >________________________________
> >From: Gerry Zamora
> >To: AsABat
> >Cc: Ryan Christensen ; John Casterline
> >; Pct-L at backcountry.net
> >Sent: Tue, December 28, 2010 12:41:08 PM
> >Subject: Re: [pct-l] Phones
> >
> >
> >Ok its called the Highgear Solarpod backup power charger. You can find it
> at
> >frys rei and im sure other online stores comes with mini usb have to buy
> the
> >micro usb and comes with iphone adapter. I tested it in my back yard and
> it
> >worked just fine although I do live in so cali.
> >Gerry
> >On Dec 28, 2010 12:36 PM, "AsABat" wrote:
> >> What solar charger did you get at Frys?
> >>
> >> The problem I've had with chargers and phones has been mostly with car
> outlet
>
> >>chargers. I had the same problem with my Garmin gps (that probably won't
> see
> >>much use anymore).
> >>
> >>
> >> AsABat
> >> PCT Water Reports SoCal http://pct.4jeffrey.net
> >> Send water updates to water at 4jeffrey.net
> >> --
> >> Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity.
> >>
> >> "Gerry Zamora" wrote:
> >>
> >>>I can't speek for the iphone but for my droid x it has the micro usb
> >>>and it
> >>>charges just fine it took just over 3 hours to charge my droid and that
> >>>was
> >>>on an overcast day. In my backyard. I figure im gonna by a new battery
> >>>for
> >>>my phone anyways and carry it just in case I have issues vetted ng a
> >>>charge
> >>>under the canopy of the forrest...lol
> >>>Gerry
> >>>On Dec 28, 2010 11:12 AM, "AsABat" wrote:
> >>>> Does it work with the Droids? I find a lot of chargers won't because
> >>>Motorola checks to make sure it's an authorized charger. A solution is
> >>>to
> >>>charge the battery outside the phone. Lennar and others make a lyle usb
> >>>charger that works with any battery a it has two prongs that are
> >>>adjustable.
> >>>I think this is also good for charging from AC in a camp restroom as
> >>>you
> >>>don't have to leave the phone there subject to theives.
> >>>>
> >>>> AsABat
> >>>> PCT Water Reports SoCal http://pct.4jeffrey.net
> >>>> Send water updates to water at 4jeffrey.net
> >>>> --
> >>>> Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity.
> >>>>
> >>>> "Gerry Zamora" wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>>I found one at frys it is solar panel and it has different plugs for
> >>>>>all
> >>>>>phones and devices should keep u charged the whole trip I was gonna
> >>>>>place
> >>>>>mine on the top of my pack and hopefully it will keep my batts full
> >>>>>allday
> >>>>>and I can use my devices all night or as needed without carrying
> >>>extra
> >>>>>batteries.
> >>>>>On Dec 28, 2010 10:47 AM, "Ryan Christensen"
> >>>>>wrote:
> >>>>
> >>
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From: pct2010 at ridgetrailhiker.com
CC: pct-l at backcountry.net
To: shawonpct at msn.com
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 18:23:26 -0800
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Trail Names/Fox Noise
"Y'all" is plural. The singular is "you", just like in the United States. I'm a Dallas native.
Jim Keener ( J J )
On Dec 28, 2010, at 6:13 PM, Peter Shaw <shawonpct at msn.com> wrote:
> I beg to differ. All the time I spent in Texas, the plural of "y'all" was "all y'all". Perhaps a native of the regions that use the term can elaborate.
>
> Peanut Eater
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Jim & Jane Moody
> Sent: Friday, December 24, 2010 6:53 PM
> To: Scott Williams
> Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Trail Names/Fox Noise
>
>
>
>> Merry Christmas to all y'all. I think that's the proper plural form.
>
>> Shroomer
>
>
>
>
>
> That is correct. Singular is "y'all".
>
>
>
> Mango
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From: baidarker at gmail.com
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To: pct2010 at ridgetrailhiker.com
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 19:04:19 -0800
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Trail Names/Fox Noise
You may be correct, but "all y'all is sure a hell of a lot funnier."
Shroomer
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From: jamesfmiller at hotmail.com
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Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 21:24:46 -0800
Subject: [pct-l] clean water
Anyone ever use a MSR Hyperflow.
No moving parts and 10.5oz.
1L per minute or so.
Intriguing
I think the downside is having a 'dirty' vessel to fill it with
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From: david at xpletive.com
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Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 00:04:12 -0600
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Five-Fingers
Nathan,
I've used them for hikes up to 150 miles. They are pretty much like going barefoot with good protection against abrasion but not much else. I think I only did somewhere around 15 miles a day in them on average, as I would need better protection crossing the more brutal rocky sections. Also, you freeze you feet off in them potholing though snow although I've never seen anything dry so quickly after stream crossings. Finally, stepping on a pointy rock with your insole or stubbing your toe and really, really hurt possibly causing a long lasting injury.
Despite all of the downsides, I still enjoyed having them with me. They weight almost nothing and are insanely comfortable. I cannot stress enough that you need to spend a long time conditioning your feet prior to attempting long hikes with them. Everyone who wears shoes regularly has allowed the muscles and tendons in their arches to atrophy. If you do not take to time to gradually build that strength back up you are going to hurt yourself, possibly seriously.
When you are on trails, pay attention to foot placement. When you get too tired to do that each day, it's time to switch to shoes. It felt nice to change up the footwear each day too. Switching from an ether-light foot cover to an UL trail shoe and vice-versa pretty much eliminated repetition based foot injury. Another side benefit to wearing them is that you should have stronger feet even when you have shoes on. In theory that should translate into being less injury prone.
Dave (BigToe)
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From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Nathan Burgess
Sent: Monday, December 27, 2010 1:23 PM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] Five-Fingers
Has anyone ever used them for extended hiking? I've heard about "bare foot bob" and that is neat, but what about hiking reliability? I think there could be some problems in extended snow crossings in the Sierra.
Nathan
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To: paulrobisonhome at yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 23:15:55 -0800
Subject: Re: [pct-l] To shocks or not to shocks, that is the question...
I first started by using poles with shocks years ago, but have changed over
to non shocked, as I just don't like the constant noise of poles with
shocks, and never noticed any difference in performance.
As for hiking only one week without poles, it's perfectly doable, as we all
used to hike without them with no problem. Now that I'm used to using them
however I wouldn't consider hiking one day without them if I didn't have to.
It's all a matter of what you're used to. They provide great stability
over rocky terrain, increased my speed,and are a godsend in the muddy,
slippery trails I'm hiking on now in Northern CA.
I think they are a wonderful tool, and worth getting used to, but that's
just my opinion, others I met on trail, who were great hikers, didn't use
them. The vast majority of hikers did however.
Shroomer
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From: baidarker at gmail.com
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To: shizaquawn at gmail.com
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 23:32:06 -0800
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Alcohol will not kill your children ...
I agree Voodoo,
I've used different cat food can stoves for about 15 years now, and never
had a flare up or even a close call, even when using 2 or 3 at a time for
group cooking. I use a wind screen and anchor it by surrounding it with
large rocks, like a very tight fire ring, when the wind is up, or have used
the vestibule too.
One of our party used a soda can stove this year that did flare up. It
should have been replaced, but she was used to the daily experience, and
kept on using it. My suggestion is to really try out your equipment, and if
your alcohol stove feels at all out of control, get rid of it, and try a
different model. The simple two can cat food can stoves are relatively
open, and it would be impossible to build up any pressure in them. You
could tip one over however, so be careful, and set up your cooking area with
safety in mind before you light up.
Shroomer
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From: kyliepete at gmail.com
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To: paulrobisonhome at yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 18:40:40 +1100
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Thru hikers for 2011...by date ... updated
kylie skidmore - 28th april ish...
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From: baidarker at gmail.com
To: Pct-l at backcountry.net
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 23:41:53 -0800
Subject: [pct-l] Phones
I had Verison, and overall, it did have the best coverage. But a number of
times over the summer I was glad to be hiking with someone with ATT who had
coverage when I didn't. We all just traded phones using whichever one had
service, but it was good to travel with folks who had the other coverages.
No Verison at VVR, but ATT worked fine.
Shroomer
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From: paulrobisonhome at yahoo.com
To: jamesfmiller at hotmail.com; pct-l at backcountry.net
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:28:49 -0800
Subject: Re: [pct-l] clean water
i've use it ... had no problems whatsoever... and if you dont take all the
extras it's like 8.3 ounces.
i never had a problem filling mine from streams or puddles, never used a dirty
vessel.
Goodluck
~Paul
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From: James F. Miller <jamesfmiller at hotmail.com>
To: pct-l <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Wed, December 29, 2010 12:24:46 AM
Subject: [pct-l] clean water
Anyone ever use a MSR Hyperflow.
No moving parts and 10.5oz.
1L per minute or so.
Intriguing
I think the downside is having a 'dirty' vessel to fill it with
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From: altathunder76 at gmail.com
CC: gerry0625 at gmail.com; pct-l at backcountry.net
To: brick at brickrobbins.com
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 06:17:46 -0800
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Pot question
Get the permit,I live a half hour away from the pct,ive had to show
the permit before. Fire is something you cant count on for the extent
of the pct.(laws,private land) But as a cold food thru hiker a fire
could be a great break between towns. The elevation rule is in effect
to preserve the little wood(trees) that survive in those
conditions(cold,snowbroken,rocky soil,small growing window). Hike on
Gerry.
On 12/28/10, Brick Robbins <brick at brickrobbins.com> wrote:
> On Tue, Dec 28, 2010 at 2:40 PM, Gerry Zamora <gerry0625 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> I get all that about the regs, I was just under the impression that once u
>> got the fire permits you basically are taking on the responsibility and if
>> u
>> start a forrest fire then your well %*#$.
>
> For example, during dry hot times, no fires at all, not even stoves,
> are allowed in the many of the So-Cal Forests, fire permit or not.
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Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 08:32:12 -0700
Subject: Re: [pct-l] clean water
Their site says 7.4 oz. That's a LOT better then my MiniWorks at 1lb.
This one appears to be a pump though. Is there a different model that is
gravity feed? I'm intrigued by the thought of not having to pump. I like the
idea of setting the gravity system and going about other trail chores while
my water is filtered for me.
I had made a budget estimate for this trip, but I keep finding more and more
gear I want to make lighter :P
I had planned to only carry the MiniWorks in socal where there are some
gross water sources, and then switch to chemical treatment at KM. At 7 oz, I
might reconsider. Filtered water tastes better, and I'm picky about what I
drink. :P
On Wed, Dec 29, 2010 at 5:28 AM, Paul Robison <paulrobisonhome at yahoo.com>wrote:
> i've use it ... had no problems whatsoever... and if you dont take all the
> extras it's like 8.3 ounces.
>
> i never had a problem filling mine from streams or puddles, never used a
> dirty
> vessel.
>
> Goodluck
> ~Paul
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: James F. Miller <jamesfmiller at hotmail.com>
> To: pct-l <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Sent: Wed, December 29, 2010 12:24:46 AM
> Subject: [pct-l] clean water
>
>
> Anyone ever use a MSR Hyperflow.
>
> No moving parts and 10.5oz.
>
> 1L per minute or so.
>
> Intriguing
>
> I think the downside is having a 'dirty' vessel to fill it with
>
>
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From: aaron at skeeky.com
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Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 08:30:26 -0800
Subject: Re: [pct-l] clean water
I used a Hyperflow on the JMT. While at first it lived up to its name and pumped effortlessly, after about a week it became almost impossible to pump water through, even after performing the backflush procedure repeatedly. In fact, it became so hard to pump through that the rubber one-way valves would occasionally invert--easy enough to fix, but frustrating. The reviewers at backpackinglight.com found the same issue. MSR did a recall and issued updated filters, but the improvement was minor at best.
On Dec 28, 2010, at 10:26 PM, "James F. Miller" <jamesfmiller at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> Anyone ever use a MSR Hyperflow.
>
> No moving parts and 10.5oz.
>
> 1L per minute or so.
>
> Intriguing
>
> I think the downside is having a 'dirty' vessel to fill it with
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From: jomike at cot.net
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Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 08:47:24 -0800
Subject: [pct-l] Trail Names
(I'd love to hear how everyone got their trail names
---------------------------------------------
I was with a group of about 5 to 6 people starting from Scissor's Crossing about 4 years ago. We were just a few 100 yards into the "climb" up the San Felipe's when, being a smart a_ _, I turned and said to those behind me, "Are we there yet?" They all advised me I now had a trail name.
As time went by I decided to drop the capitalization of the a and to make it a statement instead of a question.
are we there yet
...going to the mountains is going home.
John Muir
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From: jamesfmiller at hotmail.com
To: aaron at skeeky.com; pct-l at backcountry.net
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 08:50:23 -0800
Subject: Re: [pct-l] clean water
Opps
I messed up.
I meant to say MSR Autoflow Gravity Filter 10.5 oz
> From: aaron at skeeky.com
> To: jamesfmiller at hotmail.com; pct-l at backcountry.net
> Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 08:30:26 -0800
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] clean water
>
>
> I used a Hyperflow on the JMT. While at first it lived up to its name and pumped effortlessly, after about a week it became almost impossible to pump water through, even after performing the backflush procedure repeatedly. In fact, it became so hard to pump through that the rubber one-way valves would occasionally invert--easy enough to fix, but frustrating. The reviewers at backpackinglight.com found the same issue. MSR did a recall and issued updated filters, but the improvement was minor at best.
>
>
> On Dec 28, 2010, at 10:26 PM, "James F. Miller" <jamesfmiller at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> >
> > Anyone ever use a MSR Hyperflow.
> >
> > No moving parts and 10.5oz.
> >
> > 1L per minute or so.
> >
> > Intriguing
> >
> > I think the downside is having a 'dirty' vessel to fill it with
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From: gerry0625 at gmail.com
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To: jamesfmiller at hotmail.com
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 09:13:28 -0800
Subject: Re: [pct-l] clean water
I see alot about what products to use to treat my water and so far I like
bleach. But I would rather just carry some type of filter so I can just
refill my camelback and keep trexing. Any filter recomedations I will be in
socali for my section hike so I know the water is less than desirable.
Thanks,
Gerry
On Dec 29, 2010 8:50 AM, "James F. Miller" <jamesfmiller at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> Opps
>
> I messed up.
>
> I meant to say MSR Autoflow Gravity Filter 10.5 oz
>
>> From: aaron at skeeky.com
>> To: jamesfmiller at hotmail.com; pct-l at backcountry.net
>> Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 08:30:26 -0800
>> Subject: Re: [pct-l] clean water
>>
>>
>> I used a Hyperflow on the JMT. While at first it lived up to its name and
pumped effortlessly, after about a week it became almost impossible to pump
water through, even after performing the backflush procedure repeatedly. In
fact, it became so hard to pump through that the rubber one-way valves would
occasionally invert--easy enough to fix, but frustrating. The reviewers at
backpackinglight.com found the same issue. MSR did a recall and issued
updated filters, but the improvement was minor at best.
>>
>>
>> On Dec 28, 2010, at 10:26 PM, "James F. Miller" <jamesfmiller at hotmail.com>
wrote:
>>
>> >
>> > Anyone ever use a MSR Hyperflow.
>> >
>> > No moving parts and 10.5oz.
>> >
>> > 1L per minute or so.
>> >
>> > Intriguing
>> >
>> > I think the downside is having a 'dirty' vessel to fill it with
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To: jomike at cot.net
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 09:16:00 -0800
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Trail Names
I'm on my way to Campo last spring in a van with a few other people all
starting that morning and I told some mushroom stories about the banner year
of chanterelle hunting in No Cal. Three of us picked over 600 lbs of them
in a two month period while training for my thru hike. Hearing that, the
driver said, "dude, you're Shroomer."
I've been mushrooming for over 40 years now, and my wine making buddies all
call me "the mushroom man" because I've taught most of them to forage
mushrooms, and always bring them to the crush to give away. Anyway, the
name fit for an old hippie on several levels and I went with it. Those who
hiked with me in WA got to benefit directly with some outrageous side dishes
on trail, and Motor became an avid mushroomer herself by the end.
Great question, as I loved the names and stories of everybody last year on
trail.
Shroomer
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