I brought a brand new JetBoil to the Smokies that broke on the second night. Thank goodness someone had a very basic alcohol stove that he picked up from antigravity gear.com. I'm going to IR at the end of August and although I don't want to carry the wgt of liquid, having a stove that will work is ...

Hi everyone,

I'm planning to backpack on the Island in early/mid August. I've never been before, but I've backpacked in the Grand Canyon. I think we'll be there about 5 nights. Any suggestion's would be appreciated. This is probably a really dumb question, but I'm used to having to reserve ...