Recent content by jamespeskett

The iPhone 3G just didn't support being charged by the Biolite, the 4S does. Fortunately, I got a good trade in deal on my old phone, otherwise the Biolite was going to end up being more expensive than a central healthing system! Also invested in a little angle poise LED lamp, designed for...

I know I've posted elsewhere that I was underwhelmed with my Biolite stove, but it is in now way as bad as is being suggested here. It does now charge my new iPhone 4S - about 20% in 20 minutes. And it boils a pan of water in 5-6 minutes. But you need to be really careful comparing these boil...

I remember hearing a lecture from Blashford Snell that he used to do something similar with a tin of sardines in order to heat them up. I think he said he used fluff from his socks as a wick, but I expect that was to spice up the story!

I'm a bit underwhelmed with my Biolite. Firstly, it is quite heavy - certainly heavier than any other wood (gas) stove and heavier than most other kinds of stoves too. Sure, you save on not having to carry fuel, but this advantage only accrues on longer trips. It is also quite large - bigger...

So, they guy ends by saying, "I'll leave the practical applications us to you." What are they?

Try www.telemark-skiing.co.uk. They hire tele gear and sell second hand. Also, get a copy of Alan and Mike's Really Cool Telemark Tips, available from Amazon. Whether you already ski or not, be prepared for a steep learning curve - but it's great fun.

Rottefella and Voile still make 3 pin bindings, some with cables and some with a safety release. Crispi and Andrew (Italian), as well as Alico, still make leather telemark boots. I have no experience of military surplus skis. I'm guessing they will be chapter but heavier and less technically...

You are asking for a lot - a boot, binding and ski/snowshoe combo that allows you to walk freely, climb securely and slide effortlessly. I think you need to decide on what compromise suits you or the conditions you expect to encounter best. After all, different cultures have developed very...