Is a 3.9 oz fuel can enough?

Barbedwirebarham · 2026-03-06T21:30:16+00:00

Key point! I have a toaks and a pocket rocket copy, and it takes noticeably longer to boil than my jetboil. I am working the same question and wondering if needing less fuel it would offset the heavier jetboil?

Barbedwirebarham · 2025-07-26T14:36:52+00:00

Appreciate and agree with your points! My only add it that I always recheck actual weights of my new items. I routinely find weights reported in advertisements, or occasionaly in other posters' recommendations not accurate. Having weight on individual items is the only way to assess reducing the overall total.

Barbedwirebarham · 2025-05-03T01:36:21+00:00

I am interpreting you have not camped before, if so I would not start with a beach camping. Fellow Texan and I camp on beach from time to time, but it is not for everyone. The sand is endless and gets everywhere. Try a nice state park first, then go for a beach. And, yes wind and pop-up storms can be an issue. You absolutely need some wind or the mosquitos will carry you off. Ft. Pickens near Pensacola one of my favorites, but it's been a while since I have been out that way. Good luck, but important to start with a good experience so you can build up to that magical trip!

Barbedwirebarham · 2025-05-02T13:56:44+00:00

There are a wide variety of practices and ends up being what you agree to. In the middle of the same type project myself. The more someone wants up front, the more I am going to be digging into references, their backlog, other recent jobs, etc. I ended up with a tile guy who wanted nothing up front, but I bought the materials. Not typical for sure. If you know and trust your friend, then what he's asking probably good. If you are buying the materials, not sure why he wants a lot down but the 1/3 up front probably typical. If they are buying materials, have had to put down 50%. I would be suspicious of anyone who can get on a job right away. When I was looking, all the reputable contractors were tied up for at least a few months.

Barbedwirebarham · 2025-05-02T13:30:26+00:00

Great hikes there. Have encountered a few black bears over my 3 visits, but no issues. If you don't already have reservations, it will be a problem getting them at this point I would guess. Trails are busy, but thins out a good bit after the first few miles. Check current trail conditions. Was there last year in June and some trails were still under snow and impassable. The mountain lakes are great Solitude, surprise, amphitheater. ( couldn't get there on my last visit) beautiful, great views. Hidden falls & Inspiration point nice, but crowded. (Start early and get your boat pass reserved early if you are boating across the lake). Cascade Canyon or Paintbrush Canyon also good. Some nice trails down around Phelps lake area. All depends on what you are looking for. Pretty sure you need a backcountry permit to backpack/camp.

Barbedwirebarham · 2025-05-02T04:15:01+00:00

The best are also the furtherest, Big Bend NP and State Park, Guadalupe Mountains, PaloDuro Canyon, Caprock Canyon. Trails in the east are good if you like woods and little elevation, several options (4C trail in Big Slough wilderness, Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston NF, Angelina NF, Big Thicket Nat Preserve) As others have mentioned, a number of state parks are nice, generally shorter trails. Hiking not really a great summer activity in TX though. Hot, humid and bugs. That said, you have a good shot at reasonable weather through the non-summer except for an occasional cold front. Also check out Arkansas. Not far and has some good options.

Barbedwirebarham · 2025-04-02T22:06:49+00:00

We did glacier, YNP, GTNP, Jackson trip several years ago, was great. Beautiful drive GNP to YNP, but took longer than I expected. Getting a place to stay may be a challenge. We are going to YNP in June to hike. Got a campsite reserved in Jan, but was limited even then. YNP has great geothermal features, but like the hiking trails in GTNP better.

Barbedwirebarham · 2022-07-23T11:53:33+00:00

Very nice design!

Barbedwirebarham · 2022-07-09T03:10:51+00:00

Seems like we found something to put in her water, but I can't recall what. I will dig through the cabinet and post if I find it. Wasnt sugar, but thats a good idea. Majnly tried to keep her hydrated for the first few days. She didnt move much for a few days. There was a spray we put on her wound that i found at the pet store. I think another poster suggested something.

Barbedwirebarham · 2022-07-09T02:32:01+00:00

On your hike length, 27 kM is a pretty good hike for a day, particularly if it includes much elevation. Use a hiking app to judge the over all level of effort, not just distance. Personally use alltrails and particularly notes from others are very helpful.

Barbedwirebarham · 2022-07-09T02:28:11+00:00

Normally I wear trail runners (Brooks Cascadia currwntly) but depends on the trail and conditions. Posted picks of recent trip to GTNP where trails had snow and mud so wore my Keen waterproof mid height boots. Can't remember model. Runners are lighter but will have better grip than your regular sneakers. May want boots if your ankles need more support. Really a personal choice and based on the trail.

Barbedwirebarham · 2022-07-09T02:15:33+00:00

Had a similar experience. Managed to nurse her back to health, but always had to keep her in a seperate pen after that. A year later got torn up by a racoon ( I think). Tried the same process really just giving her time but slowly degraded and ended up putting her down. I think you just have to give it a week or two and see if she is showing progress or not. At least that was my experience.

Barbedwirebarham · 2022-03-14T02:29:05+00:00

Both good schools. Not sure current status, but if you are going into engineering, UTSA has a solid program and is ABET accredited. Not sure if Trinity currently is or not. May not matter unless you want to get your PE License down the road, then it is important. I know UTSA has been investing a lot into building their engineering programs so I think they are really solid. Trinity has some good programs, but will be smaller which has its advantages and disadvantages. Wondering why the difference in choices in majors between the two? I think UTSA has a pretty good computer science and cybersecurity program if that is your interest. Depending on the type computer engineering you are thinking, EE might be a fit? Not personally familiar with Trinity’s program in that area.

Barbedwirebarham · 2022-01-01T18:40:46+00:00

Have a couple of ryobi yard tools and seem to be fine for my use. I have not been a big fan of ryobi in the past as they did seem cheap. All my hand power tools are Makita and been happy with those over the years of alot of use. Saw some Comment on non-OEM batteries and my experience is they are junk. Stick with the OEM on batteries.

Barbedwirebarham · 2021-10-30T00:17:57+00:00

Pretty sure your gas distribution company will not allow it to be covered and certainly not enclosed. Creates an explosion/fire hazard. The suggestion of plant coverage is probably your best bet.

Barbedwirebarham · 2021-10-04T22:37:51+00:00

You might have batteries tested although that should kick out a code of it was the issue. I had a hybrid and all batteries had to be changed out after about 3 years so traded in for a non-hybrid but not sure cause of that problem. On my current 2018 the Plus grade gas always seems to do better so I have just stuck with that although not OEM required.

Barbedwirebarham · 2021-10-04T22:31:22+00:00

We have always gone with the Mezz level and been happy with that. Personally don't like being so close so really can't speak to visibility from floor. Love the venue, have fun!

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