Trip Planning Thread

Plan some night time -- the stars, nighthawks, owls.http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/...othrdata/chekbird/r1/joshua.htmElf Owl
Burrowing OwlEnjoy.This message has been edited by RAZD, 11*17*2005 11:25 PM

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And there I was hoping for the burrowing owl ... as that appears to be what the furry critter in your admin avatar is ... :sigh:It is missing from my life list too. {note: "listers" are considered fanatic birders) .{abe}My astute powers of observation also let me conclude:(1) that I agree with your assesment of interest in the objects photographed, and(2) that you experienced wide swings in temperatures consistent with mountain desert environments.This message has been edited by RAZD, 11*24*2005 01:50 AM

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ah, but what about footprints and scat ... (you know you are serious if you are even mildly interested in scat :rolleyes

Excellent "low impact" behavior. Special for sensitive areas of environment where growth (and recovery) is slow. Yes, gila monsters can be a problem. Did I mention those before? ...
Gila Monster - DesertUSA

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Yes, once you have experience wilderness camping it is hard to go back to controlled campsites with RV's 20 ft away with generators running all night to power the TV's and {heaters\ACs\dishwashers}.Give me a foam pad, a light bag and a {tarp\poncho} and I'm happy. Roll the pad inside a duffle like backpack so it becomes the frame, with other bags to hold gear inside the roll, put the tarp on top. Use a hip-pack for a waist-belt and for rapid access items and fix with snaps or quick release buckles to the other bag: no frame necessary, no tent necessary. Telescoping hiking sticks become tarp supports when needed. For winter I add a second bag, though this doubles my pack weight.For a stove try the "Pepsi-can" Alcohol Stove ... I have made a couple of improvements on the design to make manufacturing easier and include a built in wind break pot support system. hmmm ... might need to make pictures.

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Here's the pics to save load time the others are
http://razd.evcforum.net/stovepictures/pot-stove-assy.jpg
http://razd.evcforum.net/stovepictures/stove-in-pot.jpg
http://razd.evcforum.net/...tures/stove-inside-windbreak.jpg
http://razd.evcforum.net/stovepictures/stove-closeup.jpg
http://razd.evcforum.net/...pictures/stove-windbreak-pot.jpg
http://razd.evcforum.net/stovepictures/stove-bottom.jpg
http://razd.evcforum.net/stovepictures/windbreak-closeup.jpgyou can also download (5.14 megs)
http://razd.evcforum.net/stovepictures/campstove.ppt
for the pictures and some notes on construction, assembly and use.Enjoy.

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