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us Offline Rapidray

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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #870 on: January 16, 2020, 02:40:52 AM

I think it helps. Just don't put too much salt in. Just a small pinch.

If you aren't using the water for cookng purposes, you can add a spoon or two of a sports drink mix, e.g. Gatorade, to help keep it from freezing.

Having a frozen water bottle sucks.  At night I keep a water bottle in my sleeping bag.
In the sleeping bag...that makes sense! Thanks  :cheers:


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Ranger Challenge!
Reply #871 on: January 16, 2020, 02:45:22 AM
Glad to hear he's feeling better !  :tu:

:tu:

Seems like today was very nice to several people today!  :like: :cheers:

Yes, it was.  I already went outside to play with my new toy and Fisher joined me.
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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #872 on: January 16, 2020, 03:27:13 AM
Day 15: doing something I really shouldn't...




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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #873 on: January 16, 2020, 03:57:38 AM
Day 15: doing something I really shouldn't...


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Sweet...literally  :cheers:


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #874 on: January 16, 2020, 04:46:38 AM
Day16

Rangers united!  Got this one while I was at Cabela's, just can't resist it. :facepalm: :D



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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #875 on: January 16, 2020, 04:53:22 AM
I like the orange scales!  :tu:


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Reply #876 on: January 16, 2020, 07:40:00 AM
Day 15 (continued):

After a chilly start to the morning, it warmed up to +1ºF (that would be -17ºC for you metric-types), and I thought it would be a great day to get some fresh air. We had had a littl esnow yesterday and I hoped the hills would be looking wintry.

I packed a day bag and got ready for a decent day's hike. Here's Adventure Boy insisting that he's ready for the trail (he isn't):

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The little camo bag strapped to the side holds my micro-spikes. These slip on easily and are brilliant on ice. They aren't as secure as actual crampons, but their ease of use (both in being easy to walk in and put on) make them my go-to choice for winter hiking.  The blue tarp strapped to the bottom is useful for sitting on or storing gear on when out in the snow. It's a bit too small to use as an impromptu shelter, but might be better than nothing. Since both spikes and tarp are likely to get snowy and/or wet, they get stored on the outside of the pack. In winter conditions, I think it's important to keep your dry stuff....uh...dry.

So my hills almost looked wintery....

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Not exactly Norway, but still kinda nice. A crisp, dry day, and I had the woods to myself. Doesn't get better than that.

I had a nice quiet ramble....not withstanding the squeak and crunch of the snow under foot and chain. Hiking uphill I got right warm and started stripping off layers. I stashed my warm gloves and wool hat in the pack and wore a light cotton hat and thin fleece gloves. My vest came off and got stashed, too. I was thinking off striping down to a t-shirt, but I kept my fleece top on--it proved breathable enough that it didn't collect much sweat or condensation. My breath froze on my beard and gave me a frosty look.

Around midday I stopped for lunch.

In winter conditions, I try to keep everything dry. Pack, poles, sweaty hat, and sweaty gloves all got hung up (where the hat and gloves froze stiff).

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To keep the 112 handy, I stashed it in a pouch on a shoulder strap. I have mixed thoughts about this: I like to keep my knife on my person, but with gloves on it is easier to get out of a pouch than a pocket, and, with a pack, a belt sheath isn't always convenient. So....shoulder pouch.

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Lunch was an old MRE. Trail mix makes a great summer lunch, but I do like some hot food on a winter's hike. The Ranger got used to open the MRE packaging--much easier than trying to open that tough plastic with gloves on!

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This MRE was left over from my active-duty days, a 2007, Menu No.3.  Beef ravioli!  (OK, not that exciting, but perfectly edible.)

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The Jet boil got used to heat up water for the instant coffee from the MRE. Ooooh, that thin, vaguely sweet, vaguely coffee-flavored, hot liquid was welcome! (Note the ground pad used to block the wind. Water heated up in no time!)  I used the MRE flameless ration heater to heat up the self-described ravioli. Not bad.

Everything tastes better when you are outside, cold, and hungry.  :D  Even this:

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(Note, the Ranger was used to cut the hot pouch open lengthwise. These pouches are designed to be opened across a short side--hard to dig in without getting messy. Cutting them open down a longside is definitely the way to go.)

The view from the lunchroom:

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For winter conditions I really prefer a fixed blade knife--just easier to use and store. However, with the shoulder pouch, even with gloves on, the Ranger proved itself a very handy knife for a day hike!   :tu:

Edit: to keep the water in my water bottle from freezing, I added a small pinch of salt and a big pinch of sugar. This works fairly well....to a point...to lower the freezing temperature. I'm not sure it made a difference today, but my water did not freeze.

Best lunchroom view ever!  Thank you for taking us along, lovely hike and I have heard so many good things about Jetboil, it really must be nice for winter cooking outdoor!


I like the orange scales!  :tu:

Maybe it's the room light, but it's actually red.  I won't mind it being Orange too, but I probably have one too many orange handles already. :facepalm: :D


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #877 on: January 16, 2020, 07:41:48 AM
Day 15
(Dang, I just realized the challenge was halfway thru.  Time flies)

Today, Fisher was completely back to himself, so the Ranger helped me get him a new ball out to celebrate.
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Then the mailman delivered my new toy, which the Ranger promptly helped me open.
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Great to hear that!  For a second I thought he sneaked out to visit Nix...from his post. :D

And cool looking flashlight too! :tu:


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #878 on: January 16, 2020, 01:50:18 PM
Day16

Rangers united!  Got this one while I was at Cabela's, just can't resist it. :facepalm: :D

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Very nice!


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If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

Hope yours is as good!

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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #879 on: January 16, 2020, 02:38:34 PM
Day16

Rangers united!  Got this one while I was at Cabela's, just can't resist it. :facepalm: :D

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:rofl:
A lot lighter and thinner for sure  :cheers:


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #880 on: January 16, 2020, 02:48:35 PM
Powernoodle Day 16


There is nothing wrong with steel cased ammo, yo.


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #881 on: January 16, 2020, 03:17:31 PM
I'm still not a fan of steel cased.

But..... Sweet Buck!  :tu:


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #882 on: January 16, 2020, 03:26:55 PM
 :iagree:  :cheers:


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Reply #883 on: January 16, 2020, 03:30:13 PM
Day 16 photos

Today’s photo and the top is from yesterday releasing an OHT from it’s package!


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #884 on: January 16, 2020, 03:59:03 PM
I agree!  Jack, you nailed it.  Outdoors makes everything taste so good.
I loved the ravioli MRE.... :drool:

I've got 4 more years until I cross the finish line.  After that, we're coming to Montana!
Nice Jack, thanks for taking us along !    :like: :tu:
Barry


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #885 on: January 16, 2020, 04:05:25 PM
I've got 4 more years until I cross the finish line.  After that, we're coming to Montana!


Give me a little advanced notice and I'll get a batch of chili ready.  ;)


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #886 on: January 16, 2020, 04:45:14 PM
Day 16


Some cold steel today








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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #887 on: January 16, 2020, 06:12:26 PM
I'm still not a fan of steel cased.

But..... Sweet Buck!  :tu:

:agree:  Prefer brass jacked ammo, but the Ranger is really sweet and the pic is nice, too.


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #888 on: January 16, 2020, 06:13:23 PM
Day 16 photos

Today’s photo and the top is from yesterday releasing an OHT from it’s package!

Nice gift and great Buck.


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #889 on: January 16, 2020, 06:18:51 PM
I agree!  Jack, you nailed it.  Outdoors makes everything taste so good.
I loved the ravioli MRE.... :drool:

I've got 4 more years until I cross the finish line.  After that, we're coming to Montana!
I’m thinking this summer or fall  :whistle:


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Reply #890 on: January 16, 2020, 06:19:34 PM


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Reply #891 on: January 16, 2020, 06:20:37 PM
Nice gift and great Buck.
Thanks  :cheers:


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #892 on: January 16, 2020, 06:58:26 PM
Day 16:

Insulated water bottles add weight but are great for extreme temperatures. Help prevent frozen water in winter and hot water in summer.

SOS24 brings up a great point! 

I have a couple insulated bottles (double walled steel) and use them often, epecially if I'm not hiking far or long. I throw in hot water or tea and am good all day, (especially if the bottle is stashed in a pack or bag). Even with these, I add a pinch of salt and sugar to increase the osmolarity and lower the freezing point. These are great for day trips, but will still freeze up over night.





Of course, as SOS24 mentioned, they come at a weight and space cost. This big bottle holds just one liter.  :(

Also, I only fill water bottles about 80%, I once left a full water bottle in a motorcycle saddle bag, oinly to find it had frozen and bulged the bottle. Fortunately, it was a steel bottle and stretched; it didn't break, breach, or lose integrity. But, since then, water bottles that might freeze only get partially filled.   :tu:


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #893 on: January 16, 2020, 08:01:01 PM
Day 15 (continued):

After a chilly start to the morning, it warmed up to +1ºF (that would be -17ºC for you metric-types), and I thought it would be a great day to get some fresh air. We had had a littl esnow yesterday and I hoped the hills would be looking wintry.

I packed a day bag and got ready for a decent day's hike. Here's Adventure Boy insisting that he's ready for the trail (he isn't):


Nice views, great place for a hike  :like:

Day16

Rangers united!  Got this one while I was at Cabela's, just can't resist it. :facepalm: :D

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 :like: :like: i almost got myself one of those  :tu:

Day 16  Package duty to open up the new arrivals

I went looking to buy a 112 slim and got a bit sidetracked, ended up with a couple of discontinueds, a 430FX from 1998 and a 2000 B282   :tu:

Sitting on a shop shelf for 20 years? hmm..what does everyone else know that i don't?  :D





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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #894 on: January 16, 2020, 09:04:00 PM
Day16

Rangers united!  Got this one while I was at Cabela's, just can't resist it. :facepalm: :D

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Rangers are force multipliers.      :D
What? Enablers! Are you serrrrious? Where? I dont see any.
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Reply #895 on: January 16, 2020, 09:07:47 PM
Day 16

Mail call.
What? Enablers! Are you serrrrious? Where? I dont see any.
Hold Fast


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #896 on: January 16, 2020, 09:24:44 PM
Day 16:

SOS24 brings up a great point! 

I have a couple insulated bottles (double walled steel) and use them often, epecially if I'm not hiking far or long. I throw in hot water or tea and am good all day, (especially if the bottle is stashed in a pack or bag). Even with these, I add a pinch of salt and sugar to increase the osmolarity and lower the freezing point. These are great for day trips, but will still freeze up over night.

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Of course, as SOS24 mentioned, they come at a weight and space cost. This big bottle holds just one liter.  :(

Also, I only fill water bottles about 80%, I once left a full water bottle in a motorcycle saddle bag, oinly to find it had frozen and bulged the bottle. Fortunately, it was a steel bottle and stretched; it didn't break, breach, or lose integrity. But, since then, water bottles that might freeze only get partially filled.   :tu:
Thats true on the 80%  :tu:
I like the bottle saying! Thats pretty neat!  :rofl:


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Reply #897 on: January 16, 2020, 09:26:09 PM
Nice views, great place for a hike  :like:

 :like: :like: i almost got myself one of those  :tu:

Day 16  Package duty to open up the new arrivals

I went looking to buy a 112 slim and got a bit sidetracked, ended up with a couple of discontinueds, a 430FX from 1998 and a 2000 B282   :tu:

Sitting on a shop shelf for 20 years? hmm..what does everyone else know that i don't?  :D

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That’s fate...they were waiting for you to notice!  :cheers:


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Reply #898 on: January 16, 2020, 09:28:12 PM


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #899 on: January 16, 2020, 09:32:42 PM
Day 16 - oh, starting the downhill slippery side. 
Orange (web special) along with my Red 112.  (Comparison) Orange is pale in contrast to other items orange.



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If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

Hope yours is as good!

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