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Matthew Brown (Olympia, WA)
Camper/Hiker
Matthew Brown (Olympia, WA):
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Stomping Grounds:
Olympic NP&NF / Mt. Rainier NP / Gifford Pinchot NF / Mt. St. Helens NVM -
Bio:
For years camping always included the amenities of home, which literally could only be transported in the back of a truck. The very first time I went backpacking, I discovered that everything you really need to stay warm, dry, and well-fed could be condensed down into a few basic elements. It was the most fun I ever had camping. The idea of getting more enjoyment out of life by simplifying things left a deep impression on me. Today, backpacking continues to help keep my life in balance and perspective. The unbelievable views of nature, the peaceful solitude, and the occasional tests of will and determination are all secondary to the sense of calm I get from removing all the excess for a week.
Favorite Place to Hike: Olympic National Park's Wilderness Coast... 60+ miles of pure hiking bliss...your tent right on the beach, the glow of a warm fire, the sounds of the sea, eagles soaring overhead, and the evening sky lit up like an explosion... Man, I gotta start planning my next trip.
Shout out to my hiking bros...Kevin, Graham, Paul C., Tom, Bill, Alan, Evan, Paul N., Randy, Darrin, Derek, & Teto.
Rankings 
- #36 of 767 - Water Treatment
- #64 of 497 - Camp Chairs
- #138 of 454 - Food
- #278 of 1,786 - Trail Running Hydration
- #475 of 1,102 - Canister Stoves
- #479 of 1,190 - Kids' Gear
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Mountain House Lasagna with Meat Sauce - 2 Serving Entree
October 9, 2009
I believe it's up to 5 years if properly stored.
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Sierra Designs Hurricane LT Parka - Men's
October 2, 2009
You can open up the jacket under the arms and through the breast pockets to keep cool and still stay dry while hiking in the rain. It works too.
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Sierra Designs Hurricane LT Parka - Men's
October 2, 2009
One-way zipper. From just below the arm pit to the wrist.
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Sierra Designs Hurricane LT Parka - Men's
October 2, 2009
I got a blue one. They come in Green too.
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MSR Pocket Rocket Stove
October 2, 2009
I have had my pocket rocket for about 5 years. It does not work well in the cold or at high altitudes. When it's cold you can put the fuel canister under your shirt to warm it up but I usually take a liquid-fuel stove on high altitude trips or if I know it's going to be really cold.
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MSR Pocket Rocket Stove
October 2, 2009
Flame control is not bad. Not great if you're looking to simmer because of the narrow flame.
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MSR Pocket Rocket Stove
October 2, 2009
No, but the canisters are very inexpensive and will last for more than one camping trip.
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MSR SweetWater Purifier System
October 2, 2009
Before you toss it out, put a cap full of Clorox into a bucket of clean water and filter it through a couple of times. Then, take the filter off and put it in the freezer for a week.
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