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		<title>Hiking Report: Hiking Stove Review (Nov 26, 09)</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:21:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is a quick comparison of my backpacking stoves.  Super Cat, Svea Optimus, MSR Dragonfly, and MSR XGK.


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		<title>Field Test: Osprey Kestrel 48 Backpack</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:35:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desert Dog</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Backpacks]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve been anxious to give my Osprey Kestrel some field time, but I&#8217;ve been unable to break away for an overnight trip.  This weekend I planned to make a day trip to Redfield Canyon Wilderness so I decided to pack the Kestrel as if it was a two day trip and see how it did. [...]


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		<title>Gear Review:  FoodSaver V3840 Vacuum Sealer</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 07:11:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desert Dog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve only been using my vacuum sealer for a couple of days and I&#8217;ve already decided that this is a &#8220;must have&#8221; item.  My wife picked up a FoodSaver V3840 Upright Vacuum at Costco last month and I unpacked it this week during my latest food drying marathon.  The sealer was selling for around $140 [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2010/06/hiking-recipes/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Hiking Recipes'>Hiking Recipes</a></li>
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		<title>Gear Review: Nesco FD-35 Food Dehydrator</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 09:11:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desert Dog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Let's face it, store bought camping food is expensive and a bit dull, but weight is a constant factor on the trail.  So what is the alternative?  Dry your own food!  Here is my review of my first dehydrator, the Nesco FD-35.


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		<title>Osprey Kestrel 48 Backpack: Initial Impressions</title>
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		<comments>http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/08/osprey-kestrel-backpack-initial-impressions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:58:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desert Dog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Shedding gear weight has become a primary focus for me.  I&#8217;m not obsessive, yet, but reserve the right to become so later.  In my last post I outlined how I shed close to two pounds with a Super Cat alcohol stove.  Today I lost two more pounds by purchasing an Osprey Kestrel pack.  It may [...]


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		<title>Super Cat Alcohol Stove</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 07:43:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desert Dog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After my trip up Mt Lemmon last month I realized I had to cut some gear weight.  The first target was my stove, so I decided to build a Super Cat alcohol stove.  This is an easy project for any hiker looking to lighten their load.


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		<title>Gear Review:  Buff Headgear</title>
		<link>http://www.desertdogjournal.com/2009/07/gear-review-the-amazing-buff/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:55:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m generally not very excitable (it&#8217;s a bad trait when you fly helicopters or fall out of airplanes), but sometimes the littlest things get me going.  The Buff is one of those things.  It&#8217;s just so darn useful&#8230;hat, bandana, headband, scarf, face mask, pot holder, wash cloth.  Plus it only weighs a couple of ounces, [...]


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		<title>Gear Review:  Leki Trekking Poles</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 06:54:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desert Dog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I've always been a fan of walking sticks.  Of course, when I grew up that meant hacking down a sapling that just happened to be the right size and then hauling a couple of pounds of wood around with you.  That's not very politically correct in our more enlightened days.


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		<title>Gear Review: Ursack Bear Bag Initial Impressions</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:37:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I recently purchased an Ursack &#8220;Bear Resistant Food Bag&#8221;.  I haven&#8217;t had it out in the field yet, but wanted to give a quick review.  First the specs: My intended purpose:  General animal &#38; varmint bag for local trips. Material:  Ballistic Fabric &#38; high tensile strength cord Volume:  650 cu in Weight:  8 oz (bag); 10 oz [...]


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