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These sites will turn any
backcountry traveler into
a gourmet chef at the
drop of a titanium whisk:

* A Fork In The Trail
* Freezer Bag Cooking
* One Pan Wonders

* Each one of these ladies
has written a cookbook
dedicated to backcountry
cuisine.  Visit their
websites and find out how
to order your copies today.
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The Super Cat Alcohol Stove
A simple-to-make, hot-burning, backcountry stove
by: Jim Wood of jwbasecamp.com

Originally developed in early 2004, the Super Cat
alcohol stove was first shared with the online
backpacking community in January, 2005. Since
then, it's become one of the most popular
do-it-yourself alcohol stoves among hikers
worldwide for probably two reasons: it works
exceptionally well and it's very easy to make.
In an effort to lighten my pack
weight, I considered using a tarp
instead of a tent as my primary
shelter while on extended
backpacking trips.  
Featured Journal Entry ~
The Ramsey's Draft Wilderness

Our day started out cool and cloudy as we strolled
through a relatively leafless landscape.  Spring was
trying to peek through but winter still had her
dormant grip on the higher elevations.
Read the trip report here.
It was still a little on the cool side, so I grabbed a
light jacket from my pack and put it on.  I crossed
the road and hopped onto the Bear Swamp Trail
which leads to the summit of Medoc via the Dam
Site Loop Trail.
Read all about my mini-adventure here
This was one of those moments when you thought
to yourself, someone up there in that big blue sky is
smiling on me right now.
Mount Pleasant National Scenic Area - Virginia
Read the full trip report here.