Another Overnight in the UltraLight Backpacking Hot Tent and Hammock Hot Shelter
Compared to traditional Hot Tent Winter Camping and Wood Stove. This was an overnight to enjoy the UltraLight Backpacking Hot Tent and Hammock Hot Shelter, u...
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Carry equipment and know how to use it.
Missing tramper Wright's body was located in bush about 5km from where his car had been found, Sergeant Phil Bell of the Waikato Search and Rescue Squad said. : This is a fine example of why someone should carry the proper equipment and know how to use it. It's sad that people have…See More
ShrafterJoe replied to Jelena Middleton's discussion Tins for billycans.
"Just make sure the SS bottle is single walled not double walled as it will get damaged in the fire. the air trapped between the two layers will expand and cause it to get damaged. also make sure its not insulated The seams can also burst…"
ShrafterDave replied to Jelena Middleton's discussion Tins for billycans.
"Thanks for the tips guys. I have been wondering about this myself. I have just bought a stainless steel large opening water bottle and it fits perfectly inside a short and wide Pineapple tin or a large Lychee tin, both from New World. Now I know how…"
ShrafterHans Smeets replied to rudy padilla's discussion Greetins from The States!
"welcome aboard..im from the total other side of the pond here :)"
ShrafterKev Webb replied to Jelena Middleton's discussion Tins for billycans.
"Unfortunately, it's one of those things you probably wouldn't know of any side effects until years later. My father is now suffering from the side affects of years working with paint solvents as part of his work, and he wasn't even…"
ShrafterKev Webb replied to Jelena Middleton's discussion Tins for billycans.
"I've used billy cans for a few years. If you heat the tin hot enough it burns the lacquer lining off, and thereby removes your problem. Do beware of the fumes when you do this though - do it outdoors.
Milo tins are good but have a lip, and seem…"
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