Occasionally you'll read an article that might quantify what you've been thinking or just delivers a downright practical perspective on a topic. This is one of those articles
If you're a backpacker then I highly recommend you read this post, along with the posts linked from the article.
A pot cozy is an essential part of the ultralight backpacker's kitchen. This simple DIY project can help you to conserve cooking fuel, simplify and automate your trail cooking (and cleaning) and provide a convenient carrying case for your cook pot and acc
There was a time, before the advent of cuben fabric, when going ultralight or lightweight backpacking meant taking less stuff on trips and on developing your backcountry skills to make up for the smaller safety margin. The simplicity of the activity was i