Oregon Hikers

medium. not concerned about amount, just don't know if it's safe. also, i don't like having the fuel blown out onto my hand. i think i'll take it back to REI. it's a great stove, but this pisses me off.

soto amicus- fantastic, light stove. only problem is it pisses fuel when connecting and disconnecting to canister. yes, i have the dial turned off. i had a windmaster for a while and it did it, as well. other stove (fire-maple wasp... great stove btw) i have doesn't do this. is this a soto blip or p...

great tips- i never considered Powells. i'm not terribly map-literate, and need one for the timberline trail, specifically. not too eager to rely on phone. i might print one from the sites provided. stopped by REI in clackamas yesterday and their selection was pretty thin. thanks!

best place to buy maps? REI? thanks

thanks for all the tips. i picked up a used thermarest 48" - not sure about the model- for $30, just to get me by until i can donate enough plasma to earn enough for an expensive, light, comfy pad.

naw man, i have all my chompers. like i said, this friend recommended. not meat- just fruit/veggies. they're only $1. they do sound gross but i may give one a shot. thanks for input!

ok one more question... baby food squeeze packs for trail nutrition? a friend swears by them. thoughts? thanks

couple of us doing the timberline trail in mid august. I'm primarily set up for hammock camping. trees? maybe a silly question, but i really don't know. i'd hate to get out there and wish i'd swapped it out for my tent, or even a ground mat and tarp.

thanks

so my next question is: sleeping pads. my 20yr old therm-a-toss-and-turn finally bit it with an unpatchable ember hole. fast forward to now, and they've changed! ultralight? $200? what the heck? i'm trying to go semi-ultralight with my gear. like everyone else, i'm looking for the best affordable de...

thanks for the feedback. i'll keep it simple and stick with the toaks.