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Why do Bedouins wear black in the desert? The question so intrigued four scientists – all non-Bedouins – that they ran an experiment. "It seems likely," the scientists wrote, "that the present inhabitants of the Sinai, the Bedouins, would have optimised their solutions for desert survival during their long tenure in this desert. Yet one may have doubts on first encountering Bedouins wearing black robes and herding black goats. We have therefore investigated whether black robes help the Bedouins …

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Quote from Rasty: “Quote from Wise Old Owl: “Quote from Rasty: “Between moving, divorce, new girlfriend, quitting job, building my camper van and the wedding this is going to be the least well researched section hike of my life. Leaving Monday and I haven't done anything. ” Can we have a few pics... of the camper van... possibly you with the new girl etc..... ” appalachiantrailcafe.net/index…7d111b8eaaf783fd303bde8f6appalachiantrailcafe.net/index…7d111b8eaaf783fd303bde8f6 ” Wow big van! don't fo…

Interesting article about a long distance hiker's intestine contents revealed mummified Ötzi ate almost 50% fat from an Ibex. Researchers found goat milk and whole grains. This insight into a Paleo-like diet is of interest. msn.com/en-us/video/wonder/the…?ocid=spartanntp%E2%80%8B

Quote from odd man out: “I've never built a fire while backpacking. But for car camping, I might find a use. I wonder if you could just use a hollow carbon fiber golf club shaft. ” Wow never thought of that... I cut up my brother's clubs tomorrow without telling him... he can afford a new set.... his wife will buy it...

Quote from Rasty: “Between moving, divorce, new girlfriend, quitting job, building my camper van and the wedding this is going to be the least well researched section hike of my life. Leaving Monday and I haven't done anything. ” Can we have a few pics... of the camper van... possibly you with the new girl etc.....

Quote from Astro: “Quote from Wise Old Owl: “Wow! no interest among-st the community. ” When I get through hiking all the day, I just want to eat and sleep. I don't really have an interest in messing with a fire. ” Understood

Wow! no interest among-st the community.

I wish my heath food was still bacon....just saying,,,,

Mounds used to be a favorite... Guess I can go back to it.

Never thought I would post this on this planet.

Lately we have been eating Zone Bars

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LOL - when they opened King Tut's Tomb they found a jar of Honey and it was still good. They used it for foot ulcers and as a sweetener.

The FDA requires lots of testing even when you decide to "manufacture" something like iced tea drinks. So yes some things can be out of date and still be OK. Mountain House provides this answer on their website 30 Year Shelf Life* Based on our ongoing sensory and nutrition testing of actual Mountain House products, in July 2016, we raised the shelf-life on our Mountain House meals to 30 years. Purchased Mountain House before then? That’s okay! Our Taste Guarantee is retroactive to products datin…

appalachiantrailcafe.net/index…7d111b8eaaf783fd303bde8f6 Yes it looks like a radio antenna, but it isn't and for a few ounces it is a practical thing to have in your kit right next to the lighter. Starting a fire you need to move air. In the past I would vigorously shake the sit pad as a fan. If your fire is going out this will bring it back in short order. (From the Inventor) After a great deal of experimentation we designed our Pocket Bellows basically from the inside out. We start by using ru…

Quote from max.patch: “Quote from Wise Old Owl: “Gets back to the other thread Does anyone cook anymore? - if there isn't a demand - they wont make it... the other ovens are out of stock too. ” my external frame pack from 30 years ago is superior in every way to the fancy schmancy ula catalyst i use now.. i DEMAND someone make a decent external. ” They still do cabelas.com/product/ALPS-MOUNT…PACK/2495824.uts?slotId=1

Gets back to the other thread Does anyone cook anymore? - if there isn't a demand - they wont make it... the other ovens are out of stock too.

Quote from SarcasmTheElf: “Quote from IMScotty: “Glamping in Manhatten, can cost you $700 per night... yahoo.com/news/luxury-tents-go…nyc-island-110110724.html ” Just wait until I got the new tent I ordered for a family car camping trip. According to the specs it can hold exactly two queen size mattresses. ” Got Pics?

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