[pct-l] LW Backpacking Presentation

[Paul Cronshaw]

Matt,

I took the picture of my kitchen system to include the methyl-alcohol stove for demo purposes. I do not carry the alcohol option, but rather opt for biofuels and esbits. In the Sierras, I follow the elevation fire restrictions: above 10,000 ft - esbit tablets, below 10,000 ft - biofuels. Having seen much of our Los Padres National Forest burned over the past 2 years, I am paranoid about using fires, so primarily use esbits.

You are correct about the USFS outfit in the slide. The shirt tag says Lion. I wear Columbia cutoff pants (don't remember the model name) that weight approx 10 oz. Not a matching set but functional. 

Paul "The Beeman" Cronshaw
  

> From: matt_thyer at hotmail.com
> To: beemancron at hotmail.com; pct-l at backcountry.net; lcgrconrad at aol.com
> Subject: RE: [pct-l] LW Backpacking Presentation
> Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:42:52 -0700
> 
> Paul,
> 
> Thanks for the deck, really nice work and so I've been scrutinizing it and
> comparing to my pack build.  Couple of questions for you regarding the deck
> and your kit.  First, on the kitchen parts slide you're showing a
> methyl-alcohol stove, a gram biscuit pad, and bio-fuels stack.  Do you
> generally use all three fire sources on trips or is this just for
> demonstration purposes?  When I cook I've been taking canned gas this
> summer, but I've been interested in either turning back to methyl-alcohol or
> bio-fuels.  I don't like to carry the weight of the fuel if I don't have to.
> 
> Also, I noticed that in several slides you're wearing USDA, USFS issued
> Nomex shirt as part of your base ensemble.  Your pants don't look like the
> standard Nomex pants (they're usually dark green ... at least in my neck of
> the woods).  What kind of pants do you usually wear?  Do you know how much
> they weigh?
> 
> Lcgrconrad,
> 
> I live closer to the Columbia than some and do a good bit of UL
> backpacking/running.  I don't have a deck put together yet, but certainly
> could have something ready to go by November.  Contact me directly off list
> and let's talk about the possibilities.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Matt Thyer
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
> On Behalf Of Paul Cronshaw
> Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2009 5:28 PM
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net; lcgrconrad at aol.com
> Subject: [pct-l] LW Backpacking Presentation
> 
> 
> Hi Linda,
> 
> Too bad I don't live closer to the Columbia River.  I give LW backpacking
> presentations in the Santa Barbara area. 
> I have posted my powerpoint presentation on my photo web site. You are
> welcome to use the ideas from this presentation. 
> 
> http://picasaweb.google.com/beemancron
> 
> Some of my PCT section hikes are also on this site; just click on any album
> and run a slide show.
> 
> Happy Trails
> 
> Paul"The Beeman" Cronshaw
> PCT Section hiker
> 
> 
> --Forwarded Message Attachment--
> From: LCGRCONRAD at aol.com
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Date: Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:56:55 -0400
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Pct-l Digest, Vol 21, Issue 39
> 
> The Trails Club of Oregon is looking for a backpacker or through hiker to
> come and give a talk on light weight backpacking at our lodge in the
> Columbia River.  We are offering free meals for the weekend and free
> lodging.  We are also looking for a slide show of the PCT or other area that
> will encourage more people to put their packs on their back and enjoy the
> great out of doors.  
>  
> The backpack meeting is planned for Nov. 7-8th.  If anyone is interested
> please contact Linda Conrad at:  _lcgrconrad at aol.com_ (ma
> ilto:lcgrconrad at aol.com) .  
>  
> Thanks.  
>  
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