I use a HYS strap from tethrd around the tree at my platform to attach my kit to. Carabiners to hold items to the strap. I also replaced all the ratchet straps on my sticks with dynema cord versalinks from tethrd to reduce bulk and weight. I added an etrier from my climbing gear to the...
I use a wash in product from nikwax, but there are others out there. Here is a good article from REI on dwr https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/rainwear-dwr.html
I bought a 2022 tacoma last year. I was driving a gmc 1500 and the smaller size was not that bad for me- I am 6 foot and 205- i grabbed a trd sport and it sits as high as my gmc did. I looked at used prices and for me locally a 8-10 year old tqcoma was within 5k of new. They hold value. For...
I was in a similar situation a few months back. I had a 13 gmc with 168k on it, and thr normal things that mileage lime that for engine- small leaks, minor rust, etc. I looked at used tacomas (i am in northen mi) in my area and found that an 6-8 year old tacoma was only a few k off of new. I...
The whisperlite uses three legs that rotate to the center when not in use. They are sturdy and have an easy set up. I have cooked with cast iron pans on mine as well as 2 liter water boiling at a time. I currrently use two 12 to14 inch pans that came qith my firebox woodburner that i bought...
I just returned from a 6 day backpacking trip where i used a MSR Whisperlite international to feed 4 people daily. It is a single burner and uses liquid gas. We used a pint plus of fuel over the course of the trip. I have used this stove for over 30 years and other than some cleaning it has...