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- Mon Jan 13, 2020 10:52 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Woods Walker in Memorium
- Replies: 78
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Woods Walker in Memorium
Long time ZS member and Moderator "Woods Walker" Kevin Renkavinsky passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on January 8th, 2020. He was reported to have been out hiking (as always!) and had returned to a family members house where he collapsed and died from what is believed to be a cardiac event. Foru...
- Sun Jan 12, 2020 9:42 am
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Wood and water.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4440
Re: Wood and water.
This appears to be MegaWoodsWalker's (mostly known as Wooswalker) last ZS forum post so I think it would be appropriate to post the terrible news that WoodsWalker had passed away January 8th, 2020 suddenly from what is believed to be a heart attack (TBC). He was reported to have been out hiking as a...
- Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:21 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Pulk Sled Hot Tenting Sub Zero Winter Adventure.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1948
Re: Pulk Sled Hot Tenting Sub Zero Winter Adventure.
That stove rocks!
- Sun Jun 11, 2017 8:34 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Trip AAR: The best plans never survive first contact…
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3571
Re: Trip AAR: The best plans never survive first contact…
Sorry to hear your trip went south due to the bad weather but I agree with you that with every bad experience you learn lots.
- Tue Jun 21, 2016 10:40 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Tarp/poncho shelter bug solutions.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3400
Re: Tarp/poncho shelter bug solutions.
Great review, two very different and interesting options. I like the looks of the Sea to Summit Mosquito Pyramid Net. I've been using a military issue one that may not be the most lightweight netting but works well. Under an Integral Designs Silwing tarp: http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g172/Canad...
- Mon May 23, 2016 7:55 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Camp Night Marker - Don't Lose the Camp!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5132
Re: Camp Night Marker - Don't Lose the Camp!
Many years ago I got up at approximately 0300 out of my low pitched tarp shelter for a bathroom break and walked maybe 25-35M away to a suitable location and got turned around bad and could not find my shelter :shock: I was wearing only underwear and boots and it was a very dark summer night in nor...
- Sat May 21, 2016 9:23 am
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Backpack Hot Tenting. Water, Wood and Power!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1341
Re: Backpack Hot Tenting. Water, Wood and Power!
Great overview of the "hot tent", interesting set-up inside the Paratipi with your stove and sleeping area at the front. I'll have to give that a try as I have always had my sleeping gear to the one side of the stove. Lots of White birch however for once didn't need the tinder. http://i113.photobuck...
- Sat May 21, 2016 9:11 am
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Camp Night Marker - Don't Lose the Camp!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5132
Re: Camp Night Marker - Don't Lose the Camp!
Many years ago I got up at approximately 0300 out of my low pitched tarp shelter for a bathroom break and walked maybe 25-35M away to a suitable location and got turned around bad and could not find my shelter :shock: I was wearing only underwear and boots and it was a very dark summer night in nort...
- Sat May 07, 2016 7:15 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: 24 hour search/'Go' kit
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3832
Re: 24 hour search/'Go' kit
Nice set-up.
- Sat May 07, 2016 7:14 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: 20 dollar 2.5 oz. TOAKS Titanium fry pan. Chupacabra skull!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1203
Re: 20 dollar 2.5 oz. TOAKS Titanium fry pan. Chupacabra sku
Nice trip report and review, that does seem like a real nice UL pan.
I didn't know the Chupacabra's range included the NE States? Or are they moving north
I didn't know the Chupacabra's range included the NE States? Or are they moving north

- Thu May 05, 2016 5:10 pm
- Forum: Disasters in Current Events
- Topic: Fort McMurray Evacuated
- Replies: 69
- Views: 8052
Re: Fort McMurray Evacuated
The irony of being in the middle of an oil patch and not having fuel to run your vehicle should not be lost on most people. Ironic yes. That said the oil that is extracted in Ft McMurray is more like 120 to 200 weight gear oil than gasoline. It has to be heated to flow through the pipeline to the n...
- Thu May 05, 2016 5:04 pm
- Forum: Disasters in Current Events
- Topic: Fort McMurray Evacuated
- Replies: 69
- Views: 8052
Re: Fort McMurray Evacuated
Word today that the Daughter of our friends and her Husband lost their home and everything to the fire in Fort McMurray
They are safe in Edmonton.

They are safe in Edmonton.
- Wed May 04, 2016 7:32 pm
- Forum: Disasters in Current Events
- Topic: Fort McMurray Evacuated
- Replies: 69
- Views: 8052
Re: Fort McMurray Evacuated
We have friends in Fort McMurray and they had to evacuate, they are now fearing the worst in that their home may be destroyed. Definitely highlights the importance of having a "Bug out plan", sometimes there is no way you can "Bug-in".
- Sun May 01, 2016 10:32 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: DIY Clip On Waterproof Bic Fire Starter Kit. Extra Duct Tape
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2934
Re: DIY Clip On Waterproof Bic Fire Starter Kit. Extra Duct
Interesting, I have done other such tests on ER fire kits. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkt2pmHS3QA And also had much greater problems than when testing the same thing in the front yard. Succeeded there as well but it was harder. However everything was so much wetter still cold can creep up on a ...
- Sun May 01, 2016 10:02 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Day hike and testing some kit
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2516
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I have not used one of these for a long while, or its heavier 10 man brother. But with the thick multi-layered walls one could get those nice and warm with a wood stove. Be nice to have one if I was staying in one spot for a long time. You know of a place with a stock of these for sale? I agree, ho...
- Sun May 01, 2016 9:19 am
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Day hike and testing some kit
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2516
Re: Day hike and testing some kit
Nice set-up but I'll stick to the hot tent in the winter

- Sun May 01, 2016 9:16 am
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Day hike and testing some kit
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2516
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If you're looking at trekking alternatives for nut-blisteringly cold weather, you might consider a one-man tent and sleep system versus a hammock. A good tent will be easier to keep warm with your body heat than a hammock system, especially if you're able to lay a few inches of boughs or snow under...
- Sun May 01, 2016 9:02 am
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: DIY Clip On Waterproof Bic Fire Starter Kit. Extra Duct Tape
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2934
Re: DIY Clip On Waterproof Bic Fire Starter Kit. Extra Duct
Now that's a review! (the kitchen table review would have been much easier and warmer). I am wondering how much being cold affected your ability to carve out wax plug and pull out the cotton balls. Fine motor skills are one of the first things you lose when becoming hypothermic, pushing in the wax p...
- Tue Apr 26, 2016 9:40 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Day hike and testing some kit
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2516
Re: Day hike and testing some kit
What these guys have said is true. Pads (both inflatable and closed-cell foam) can work just fine in a hammock. They're generally more comfortable if the hammock is a double layer, since there's a kind of pocket between the two layers and you don't have the pad trying to slip out from under you dur...
- Tue Apr 26, 2016 9:37 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Day hike and testing some kit
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2516
Re: Day hike and testing some kit
Lol...some may look familiar!Woods Walker wrote:Nice kit!
Definitely liking the Pointman pack, great size pack and Kifaru quality of course

- Mon Apr 25, 2016 7:36 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Day hike and testing some kit
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2516
Re: Day hike and testing some kit
Nice. Had a similar nap in my hammock when I was out for the night over the weekend. I have the same hammock. Prior to that I had the bottom entry version; but it was a PITA to use, moreso if one had to get out and take a few midnight liquid evacuations. I find sleeping in the hammock to be a bit o...
- Sun Apr 24, 2016 9:56 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Day hike and testing some kit
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2516
Day hike and testing some kit
Nice day for a hike on April 23rd in my parts (sunny and 8-10 C) so I loaded up my new Kifaru Pointman in Foliage Green and headed out to the local (small) Provincial Park, I got dropped off at 1430 and would phone to get extracted at the end :D . Started out on the trail but went cross-country afte...
- Wed Mar 30, 2016 9:59 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Hike with some new gear
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1316
Re: Hike with some new gear
The SS Emberlite is a good stove! I got one. In fact I misplaced my Core 4 so will be cracking it out again till that's either found or a new one is purchased. Glad I kept it. I'm liking it, seems to be easy to light and keep going. Boils up water quick enough. Stainless is a bit heavier then Titan...
- Wed Mar 30, 2016 9:19 pm
- Forum: Bug Out Gear
- Topic: Hike with some new gear
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1316
Re: Hike with some new gear
Yes, I did replace the "belt/fanny bag" I had been using with the E & E pack. Testing it out to see how exactly I'll utilize it but am envisioning it being used to carry small items that I would carry for outdoors hiking/wilderness/survival either on its own as a daypack or attached to a larger pack...