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too larry

too larry

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Yesterday afternoon I walked in to the pond from the road with my saw. I kind of sort of, {but not really} decided on a camp location and cut a lot of downed trees. There is a big Magnolia tree to one side, and a huge blowdown oak on the back and other side. This is the most likely spot for my tarp and paracord camp, but might also be where I put the hard sided camp when I get around to it. With the pond high, it's close to the water, but there is more of a slope than at my old campsite. {which is also close to the water now} I was able to walk around the pond without wading. I did get my feet wet in a place or two. But I'm going to move the camp shit from my old camp to the new site on the canoe. At least the heavy shit.

On the way out, I cut a few downed trees to make a path for walking. I walked it several times before starting to cut, so I could find any clear passages through the downed trees. I've decided to not try to clear anymore road anytime soon. The pond land will be foot traffic only for the time being. The path is easy to find in the daylight, but I do most of my walking at night. Will have to see what happens. {No pictures as I forgot my camera. And my water}

I will also have to put up a gate on the land across the road so I'll have a safe place to park my truck. It's been nice walking to and from camp these last six months, but I need to get my old truck camping groove back.
 
too larry

too larry

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Speaking of truck camping. . . . . .

I went down to the river land with the truck, three backpacks and a chainsaw. I had planned on camping at the turnaround at the end of the road coming in. I moved and piled most of the limbs I had cut the last time I was down there. I got to looking at this space between two blowdowns as a possible campsite.

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too larry

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When I got in there cleaning up, I saw a clearer spot, on slightly higher ground. When I went to it, I saw a better spot on even higher ground. From there to my old camp is only about 50 yards, so I must have been looking for high ground when I chose it. {the actual high point of the land is out in the young longleaf pines, too close to the road to think about putting a camp}

It has pretty good cover above, plus two trees the right distance apart. There is another good spot with two sweet gum trees, even closer to the old camp. It would be more chainsawing as it has the dead tops from a nearby broken tree.

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too larry

too larry

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With just 4-5 persimmon bushes, a blowdown and a broken top cut, this opening through the trees turned into a pretty good road. I had cut a road to this spot {near my old camp} after the storm, and now can drive all the way across this little wood to the planted pines on the other side. Both of the prospective camp spot are on the road. Not ideal, but you got go with what you got.

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too larry

too larry

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But anyway. The saw ran out of gas, and so did I. I did pack all the assorted camping gear from the three packs in the bigger pack and make a round on the fire-trail trail. The deer have been keeping my old trail open for me. And they always choose the best way around the blowdowns. {I didn't have my camera with me, but I did get to watch the sunset, and a little later, the moonset}

I didn't bring a sleeping bag. Instead used a free hurricane relief blanket for the first time. It was plenty warm, after I put on a sweater. I wasn't packing much, and could have got in the pack if I'd tried. But I was only going in a circle anyway.

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too larry

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I used the Chill Gorilla tarp and Breeze mesh tent. {sub 3 pounds} I still struggle to get everything tight. The tent is great, but will sag on you if the tarp is not tight enough. And we have so much dew, the tarp will sag during the night. I have shock cord, and need to put some on my tieouts. {I was too high to attempt using the trekking poles. I do need to practice setting it up that way}

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too larry

too larry

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It would be a tight fit, but I could put my camp here. {12' tarp compared to the 10' in the picture} The tree on the right is the one that I used to stretch the tarp for my old camp, so not much of a move. I'm ready to start a new camp, so will have to decide soon between the three spots.

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SSGrower

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After countless rebuilds, new pumps, jets, o-rings, the old whisper lite shaker jet international was retired for this.
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That's a new water filter and bush shower attachement.
@too larry with that new coffee filter you were talking about use a coarse mesh collinder to screen the fines out of a coarse ground coffee. If it is like the one I have pour the hot water into the cup then steep the coffee, holding warm if possible. Camp coffee can be made to some pretty exacting standards.
 
too larry

too larry

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SSGrower said:
After countless rebuilds, new pumps, jets, o-rings, the old whisper lite shaker jet international was retired for this.
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That's a new water filter and bush shower attachement.
@too larry with that new coffee filter you were talking about use a coarse mesh collinder to screen the fines out of a coarse ground coffee. If it is like the one I have pour the hot water into the cup then steep the coffee, holding warm if possible. Camp coffee can be made to some pretty exacting standards.
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Nice stove. I'm on my tenth {or more} alcohol stove. Right now I'm using a cut down Vienna sausage can. Right at 7 grams.

When Fresh Ground thru hiked the AT, he carried a small grinder and a French press. It can be done. I think the filter I picked up is in the car. If I remember, I'll bring it in and snap a picture of it.

I think it was Nightcrawler's CDT gear video where he showed his shower setup. He has a bladder with a hose, and he just drilled holes in a smart water bottle cap. It screws right on. You can freshen up and use very little water.
 
SSGrower

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too larry said:
Nice stove. I'm on my tenth {or more} alcohol stove. Right now I'm using a cut down Vienna sausage can. Right at 7 grams.

When Fresh Ground thru hiked the AT, he carried a small grinder and a French press. It can be done. I think the filter I picked up is in the car. If I remember, I'll bring it in and snap a picture of it.

I think it was Nightcrawler's CDT gear video where he showed his shower setup. He has a bladder with a hose, and he just drilled holes in a smart water bottle cap. It screws right on. You can freshen up and use very little water.
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Any stove without a valve is not practical for use in CO, or much of the mtn west due to fire restrictions 6 months out of the year.:???::roll:
 
too larry

too larry

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SSGrower said:
Mine is basically a plastic basket wrapped in a brass screen.

Try bending the handle like the spoon for pouring a black and tan.
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I doubt I'll carry it hiking anyway. I always try to buy something in the thrift stores, so I get lots of gear I never actually use. I have a tea ball strainer somewhere in my camp cookware. It's good for up to two cups.
 
too larry

too larry

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I lost my woods glasses last night near the camp. Had them on top of my head, tucked into the strap of my headlamp and didn't notice when they got knocked off. Had to roll out early for work, so no chance to look for them yet. I need to make an eye appointment anyway. All my glasses are scratched up.
 
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