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Seth Spartan
Snowboarder // Trail Runner // Biker // Backpacker // Camper // Road Biker // Snowshoer
Seth Spartan
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- American living in the Republic of Georgia
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Bio:
Black / double black snowboarder since '98 who prefers the trees and bowls over the park. Starting to pick up telemarking this year.
Former collegiate rower / cyclist gone to the computer geek world. In the seasons free of powder, I'm primarily a Trail runner, though I've also competed in the top 5% of my age group in triathlons (all distances). Always been a backpacker, though getting into mountaineering.
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Not for flyers, Groups
Jetboil PCS Bundled w/ Coffee Press
November 11, 2008
I know a lot of friends of mine like 'em but I'm not a fan. Here's why: 1) Climbing Mt. Rainer with the winter mix. Winter mix got too cold to light. (Thankfully I had my MSR Whisper Lite to cook / make water with.) 2) Can't fly with the canisters. So if you're flying some place, you're going to have to cross your fingers and hope you can find a store that sells it. That's fine if you travel to western populated locations, but eastern Europe or Central Asia. Good luck, I'll take the stoves that can take unleaded fuel or karosene. 3) Another on flying: Say you do buy some. Odds are you probably won't use it all. Still can't fly with it home, so you're stuck donating it to someone. (Which I'm sure they will appreciate.) At least with the unleaded fuel options you can pour the $0.30 of gas into a car. 4) Care about your carbon footprint? Think about everyone of those cans that gets thrown away. And generally: I found my MSR WhisperLite to be able to boil 2 cups in a pot just as fast as the Jet Boil can in it's specialized mug. (And another plus to general stoves: you can cook 4 or more mugs at once, so you're not eating in shifts if you only brought one stove for a group.) Overall, if you're a solo hiker and this is the ONLY thing you have, it's not bad. It is REAALLY easy to use. But for people in groups or air travelers, I think there are better options out there.
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Bad for flyers or groups
Jetboil Personal Cooking System
November 11, 2008
I know a lot of friends of mine like 'em but I'm not a fan. Here's why: 1) Climbing Mt. Rainer with the winter mix. Winter mix got too cold to light. (Thankfully I had my MSR Whisper Lite to cook / make water with.) 2) Can't fly with the canisters. So if you're flying some place, you're going to have to cross your fingers and hope you can find a store that sells it. That's fine if you travel to western populated locations, but eastern Europe or Central Asia. Good luck, I'll take the stoves that can take unleaded fuel or karosene. 3) Another on flying: Say you do buy some. Odds are you probably won't use it all. Still can't fly with it home, so you're stuck donating it to someone. (Which I'm sure they will appreciate.) At least with the unleaded fuel options you can pour the $0.30 of gas into a car. 4) Care about your carbon footprint? Think about everyone of those cans that gets thrown away. And generally: I found my MSR WhisperLite to be able to boil 2 cups in a pot just as fast as the Jet Boil can in it's specialized mug. (And another plus to general stoves: you can cook 4 or more mugs at once, so you're not eating in shifts if you only brought one stove for a group.) Overall, if you're a solo hiker and this is the ONLY thing you have, it's not bad. It is REAALLY easy to use. But for people in groups or air travelers, I think there are better options out there.
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Answer to: "Ok, you can wash the bottle before flying, but what about the..."
MSR WhisperLite International Multi-Fuel Stove
September 30, 2008
Angus pointed out a long bit about using vinegar to wash out the system, and leave notes for TSA. I agree whole heartedly with him and didn't realize a "tweak" was going to remove his comment. (Sorry man.)
The vinegar seems like a good idea. I've also had good success in taking about 3 plastic bags (from the grocery store), some packaging tape and making a seal around the bottle. Step one: put bottle (and anything else with fuel smell) into bag. Step 2: completely encase plastic bag in packaging tape so no part of the bag isn't covered with tape. Step 3: Leave note for TSA. Step 4: Put 2 more plastic bags around it.
This may not be the most "approved" version. But it's worked on 5 international and domestic flights. Your mileage may vary.
Runs 0.5-1 Mondo size too small
Salomon Dialogue Wide Snowboard Boot - Men's
February 21, 2007
I'm normally a 28.0 (have an older pair of Salomon's that fit pretty well), but even a 28.5 was too tight. The 29.0 actually fit.
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Runs 0.5-1 Mondo size too small
Salomon Dialogue Wide Snowboard Boot - Men's
February 21, 2007
I'm normally a 28.0 (have an older pair of Salomon's that fit pretty well), but even a 28.5 was too tight. The 29.0 actually fit.
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