Tag Archives: White Box stove

Optimus Crux # 3

Posted on April 20, 2011 by

Just over 2 years ago I picked up my first Optimus Crux stove. I used it with a GSI Dualist cook set to cook for my wife and I. Needless to say, I was very impressed with this stove. Of … Continue reading →

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January Sipsey Wilderness TR

Posted on January 5, 2011 by

So, as seen in the pictures above, a couple of my friends and my son and I headed out to Sipsey Wilderness this past weekend. Our plans were to head down the Thompson Creek Trail and have lunch at ShipRock … Continue reading →

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Christmas Gift Ideas

Posted on November 30, 2010 by

Christmas + Backpacking ??? Obviously, it is that time of year again! A time of year that thoughts of gifts roll through your mind, whether they are the gifts that you are wishing for, or the gifts that you need to … Continue reading →

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Max Patch Trip Report

Posted on October 20, 2010 by

This is my last trip report in which I have to post about from me and my wife’s recent “vacation.” After our day hike to Chimney Tops, and then our 4-day loop hike in the Smokies, we finished our trip … Continue reading →

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Smoky Mountain Loop Hike

Posted on October 17, 2010 by

My wife and just got back last night from a much-needed “vacation.” Over the course of this vacation, we visited the small towns of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Chimney Rock and (most favorably) Hot Springs, NC. We did a day hike … Continue reading →

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Cheaha State Park Trip Report

Posted on June 2, 2010 by

Matthew and I loaded up the truck and went for a good breakfast early Friday morning and then took off to Cheaha State Park around 9 am. Before we left I made sure Matthews pack fit him well, and it … Continue reading →

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Making Plans…

Posted on May 24, 2010 by

So, I am currently planning / preparing for a trip my son and I will be going on with a group from a few different backpacking forums as well as meet up groups. We are heading into the Talladega National … Continue reading →

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Gram Weenie Pro Stove & 10 cm Imusa Cup

Posted on May 18, 2010 by

When I bought my Backcountry.com 700 ml Ti cook pot I did not realize that the small diameter of the pot would require a tiny stove to go with it. At least a tiny stove if I planned on using … Continue reading →

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GSI Hae Tea Kettle

Posted on May 15, 2010 by

I got my GSI Hae Tea Kettle in today that I ordered from REI a few days ago. I got this kettle to use with my Original White Box stove for a light-weight set up for 2. This is my … Continue reading →

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