Comments for Brett on Stuff http://www.brettonstuff.com Ultralight Backpacking, Gear, Trail Guides & Thai Food. Mon, 20 May 2013 04:14:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4 Comment on Polaroid Style Thumbnails by brettm http://www.brettonstuff.com/index.php/tech/polaroid-style-thumbnails/comment-page-1/#comment-46833 brettm Mon, 20 May 2013 04:14:59 +0000 http://www.brettonstuff.com/index.php/backpacking/polaroid-style-thumbnails/#comment-46833 hey nick, check out the options settings. goto Tools|Options > Plug-ins | Polaroid Picture Options and you will see in the General Tab you can change the background image to anything you like. Hope this helps. Cheers, -Brett hey nick,

check out the options settings. goto Tools|Options > Plug-ins | Polaroid Picture Options and you will see in the General Tab you can change the background image to anything you like.

Hope this helps.
Cheers,
-Brett

]]> Comment on Polaroid Style Thumbnails by Nick http://www.brettonstuff.com/index.php/tech/polaroid-style-thumbnails/comment-page-1/#comment-46755 Nick Sat, 18 May 2013 22:24:15 +0000 http://www.brettonstuff.com/index.php/backpacking/polaroid-style-thumbnails/#comment-46755 Hi Brett, Thanks for the work on the plugin and making it public. What I'm actually trying to do is use the plugin as an easy way to add captions to photos. Is there any way therefore to either adjust the colour of the polaroid from white to black (or a colour of one's choosing), or even transparent. I've tried fudging the padding but can't quite get it, and I can't be arsed making a table each time myself for photo, caption, I'm just lazy! Any help appreciated, though I'm asking a lot. Cheers matey, Nick Hi Brett,

Thanks for the work on the plugin and making it public.

What I’m actually trying to do is use the plugin as an easy way to add captions to photos. Is there any way therefore to either adjust the colour of the polaroid from white to black (or a colour of one’s choosing), or even transparent. I’ve tried fudging the padding but can’t quite get it, and I can’t be arsed making a table each time myself for photo, caption, I’m just lazy!

Any help appreciated, though I’m asking a lot.

Cheers matey,
Nick

]]> Comment on Thrive : Art Classes for Kids on your iPad by John Dowd http://www.brettonstuff.com/index.php/backpacking/thrive-art-classes-for-kids-on-your-ipad/comment-page-1/#comment-42358 John Dowd Sun, 20 Jan 2013 20:25:13 +0000 http://www.brettonstuff.com/?p=1190#comment-42358 Brett, I have been getting back into backpacking after having kids. I replaced most of my gear with newer lighter stuff. I like your blog because we both hike in the same climate. I did the west coast trail in the mid 90's. First hiked Rainier in the 60's in Boy Scouts. I love Copper Ridge. My favorite place to hike has always been the Olympics. You and your mates should check out the Robert L. Woods book and do a cross country trip like upper Lena lake to home sweet home. There is also a short stretch of beach from Oil City to Third Beach which is cool. I am a big fan of Feathered Friends which is a Seattle company which has great gear. Kids grow fast so enjoy them while you can. Hike on, John Brett,
I have been getting back into backpacking after having kids. I replaced most of my gear with newer lighter stuff. I like your blog because we both hike in the same climate. I did the west coast trail in the mid 90′s. First hiked Rainier in the 60′s in Boy Scouts. I love Copper Ridge. My favorite place to hike has always been the Olympics. You and your mates should check out the Robert L. Woods book and do a cross country trip like upper Lena lake to home sweet home. There is also a short stretch of beach from Oil City to Third Beach which is cool.
I am a big fan of Feathered Friends which is a Seattle company which has great gear.
Kids grow fast so enjoy them while you can.

Hike on,
John

]]> Comment on Copper Ridge Loop by Ken L. http://www.brettonstuff.com/index.php/backpacking/north-cascades-loop/comment-page-1/#comment-41539 Ken L. Mon, 17 Dec 2012 01:08:39 +0000 http://www.brettonstuff.com/?p=5#comment-41539 Thanks for putting this info on the web. I'm researching a possible trip there next summer and trip reports like yours have been a great help. Thanks for putting this info on the web. I’m researching a possible trip there next summer and trip reports like yours have been a great help.

]]> Comment on GoLite Sun Dragon Trail Runner by brettm http://www.brettonstuff.com/index.php/backpacking/golite-sun-dragon-trail-runner/comment-page-1/#comment-41478 brettm Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:24:53 +0000 http://www.brettonstuff.com/index.php/backpacking/golite-sun-dragon-trail-runner/#comment-41478 Yeah - they stopped making them. I'm getting a lot of good mileage out of Salomon trail runners still. Super-comfy, but there are lighter options: http://www.rei.com/product/807599/salomon-xa-pro-3d-ultra-2-trail-running-shoes-mens Yeah – they stopped making them.

I’m getting a lot of good mileage out of Salomon trail runners still. Super-comfy, but there are lighter options:

http://www.rei.com/product/807599/salomon-xa-pro-3d-ultra-2-trail-running-shoes-mens

]]> Comment on GoLite Sun Dragon Trail Runner by Brian http://www.brettonstuff.com/index.php/backpacking/golite-sun-dragon-trail-runner/comment-page-1/#comment-41477 Brian Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:08:55 +0000 http://www.brettonstuff.com/index.php/backpacking/golite-sun-dragon-trail-runner/#comment-41477 Hello again Brett. These shoes are no longer available from what I can find. What are you using these days? Hello again Brett. These shoes are no longer available from what I can find. What are you using these days?

]]> Comment on Ultralight Backpacking Gear List by Dusty http://www.brettonstuff.com/index.php/backpacking/gearlist/comment-page-2/#comment-41009 Dusty Sat, 24 Nov 2012 04:37:41 +0000 #comment-41009 I keep hearing about toothpaste and weight. We have used Eco-Dent for years, both home and travel. It's a powder, comes in a 2 oz plastic bottle, and you get about 200 brushings per bottle. It runs $5 to $8 and comes in cinnamon, mint and a couple other flavors, at most health food stores, online and a few other stores. The bottle is nice, so I usually just take a 1/4 filled bottle, until I find a smaller bottle I like as much. I keep hearing about toothpaste and weight. We have used Eco-Dent for years, both home and travel. It’s a powder, comes in a 2 oz plastic bottle, and you get about 200 brushings per bottle. It runs $5 to $8 and comes in cinnamon, mint and a couple other flavors, at most health food stores, online and a few other stores. The bottle is nice, so I usually just take a 1/4 filled bottle, until I find a smaller bottle I like as much.

]]> Comment on Golite Jam Backpack by brettm http://www.brettonstuff.com/index.php/backpacking/golite-jam-backpack/comment-page-1/#comment-40916 brettm Mon, 19 Nov 2012 18:24:54 +0000 http://www.brettonstuff.com/?p=21#comment-40916 Hey Brian, The Jam wouldn't be my first choice today (they are heavier these day - <a href="http://www.brettonstuff.com/index.php/backpacking/what-is-golite-thinking/" rel="nofollow">see here</a>) - although still way better than your Mountain Smith (I have one of those kicking around in my attic too :)) Looks like the Jam holds ~ 50L. I need to update my gear list one of these days - My current pack is the ULA CDT (http://www.ula-equipment.com/cdt.asp) - which I LOVE - but it's quite a bit smaller than the Jam. Good luck lightening your load! -Brett Hey Brian,

The Jam wouldn’t be my first choice today (they are heavier these day – see here) – although still way better than your Mountain Smith (I have one of those kicking around in my attic too :) ) Looks like the Jam holds ~ 50L.

I need to update my gear list one of these days – My current pack is the ULA CDT (http://www.ula-equipment.com/cdt.asp) – which I LOVE – but it’s quite a bit smaller than the Jam.

Good luck lightening your load!
-Brett

]]> Comment on Golite Jam Backpack by Brian http://www.brettonstuff.com/index.php/backpacking/golite-jam-backpack/comment-page-1/#comment-40911 Brian Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:26:00 +0000 http://www.brettonstuff.com/?p=21#comment-40911 Brett, Just stumbled across your site. I have been backpacking for a couple years and am finally starting to realize I need to downsize (weight wise). What is the capacity on these jam packs? They have a couple different sizes now although all of them are way lighter than the Mountain Smith I am lugging around now. Thanks, Brian Brett,

Just stumbled across your site. I have been backpacking for a couple years and am finally starting to realize I need to downsize (weight wise). What is the capacity on these jam packs? They have a couple different sizes now although all of them are way lighter than the Mountain Smith I am lugging around now.

Thanks,

Brian

]]> Comment on What *is* GoLite Thinking? by brettm http://www.brettonstuff.com/index.php/backpacking/what-is-golite-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-39557 brettm Thu, 11 Oct 2012 05:13:13 +0000 http://www.brettonstuff.com/index.php/backpacking/what-is-golite-thinking/#comment-39557 sorry for late reply - email notification of comments aren't working and not checking often. ping me at brettm - gmail - com for a faster reply :) as you drop into the hanegan basin after the pass, you'll cross the headwaters of the chilliwack - last place for water for a while unless you want to side-trip to egg lake. there is (was a few weeks ago) snow around selesia you could melt in a pinch. 2L should be plenty to copper. be aware that you might not get your first-pick of camps - so be flexible to maybe end up doing it backwards etc. re: the side-trip up bush-creek. added a day of so. my route was: day 1: hannegan trailhead -> graybeal day 2: graybeal -> whatcom pass -> taptao lakes -> indian camp day 3: indian -> silesia day 4: silesia -> out. have fun - let me know how it goes. sorry for late reply – email notification of comments aren’t working and not checking often. ping me at brettm – gmail – com for a faster reply :)

as you drop into the hanegan basin after the pass, you’ll cross the headwaters of the chilliwack – last place for water for a while unless you want to side-trip to egg lake. there is (was a few weeks ago) snow around selesia you could melt in a pinch. 2L should be plenty to copper.

be aware that you might not get your first-pick of camps – so be flexible to maybe end up doing it backwards etc.

re: the side-trip up bush-creek. added a day of so. my route was:

day 1: hannegan trailhead -> graybeal
day 2: graybeal -> whatcom pass -> taptao lakes -> indian camp
day 3: indian -> silesia
day 4: silesia -> out.

have fun – let me know how it goes.

]]> Comment on What *is* GoLite Thinking? by backcountrybill http://www.brettonstuff.com/index.php/backpacking/what-is-golite-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-39475 backcountrybill Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:55:21 +0000 http://www.brettonstuff.com/index.php/backpacking/what-is-golite-thinking/#comment-39475 One more question - How was the water situation from Hannegan Pass to Cooper Lk? Where should I tank up and would two liters get me through? Thanks bcb One more question – How was the water situation from Hannegan Pass to Cooper Lk? Where should I tank up and would two liters get me through?

Thanks
bcb

]]> Comment on What *is* GoLite Thinking? by backcountrybill http://www.brettonstuff.com/index.php/backpacking/what-is-golite-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-39474 backcountrybill Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:02:17 +0000 http://www.brettonstuff.com/index.php/backpacking/what-is-golite-thinking/#comment-39474 Wow - how long did the side trip up brush creek add? I was looking at that last night. The weather report looks great so I have to go. Wow – how long did the side trip up brush creek add? I was looking at that last night. The weather report looks great so I have to go.

]]> Comment on What *is* GoLite Thinking? by brettm http://www.brettonstuff.com/index.php/backpacking/what-is-golite-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-39468 brettm Thu, 04 Oct 2012 16:44:13 +0000 http://www.brettonstuff.com/index.php/backpacking/what-is-golite-thinking/#comment-39468 fun - i actually just did copper loop a few weeks ago again. i'll post a trip report soon. i'm slacking on my blogging these days - too much going on :) i did the loop, plus a side-trip up bush creek trail to whatcom pass and taptao lakes. amazing trip. hope the smoke has cleared out for you to get some cool views. fun – i actually just did copper loop a few weeks ago again. i’ll post a trip report soon. i’m slacking on my blogging these days – too much going on :) i did the loop, plus a side-trip up bush creek trail to whatcom pass and taptao lakes. amazing trip. hope the smoke has cleared out for you to get some cool views.

]]> Comment on What *is* GoLite Thinking? by backcountrybill http://www.brettonstuff.com/index.php/backpacking/what-is-golite-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-39458 backcountrybill Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:54:51 +0000 http://www.brettonstuff.com/index.php/backpacking/what-is-golite-thinking/#comment-39458 Thanks Brett - Another idea is to get the CDT for my ultralite setup and use the Flashpack for my early season "heavier" loads. I'm off to do the Copper Ridge Loop on Sunday and my base weight is 11.5lbs. I'm going to do it in 3 days as well. Thanks Brett – Another idea is to get the CDT for my ultralite setup and use the Flashpack for my early season “heavier” loads. I’m off to do the Copper Ridge Loop on Sunday and my base weight is 11.5lbs. I’m going to do it in 3 days as well.

]]> Comment on Sand between my toes by brettm http://www.brettonstuff.com/index.php/backpacking/sand-between-my-toes/comment-page-1/#comment-39450 brettm Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:43:29 +0000 http://www.brettonstuff.com/index.php/backpacking/sand-between-my-toes/#comment-39450 i actually hike with these little gaiters on almost every trip these days - beach or not. they weight next to nothing and stop any crud entering the tops of my shoes. personally, i'd bring them on a beach hike. sand gets everywhere. i actually hike with these little gaiters on almost every trip these days – beach or not. they weight next to nothing and stop any crud entering the tops of my shoes. personally, i’d bring them on a beach hike. sand gets everywhere.

]]> Comment on Polaroid Style Thumbnails by brettm http://www.brettonstuff.com/index.php/tech/polaroid-style-thumbnails/comment-page-1/#comment-39449 brettm Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:41:35 +0000 http://www.brettonstuff.com/index.php/backpacking/polaroid-style-thumbnails/#comment-39449 no plans - sorry. since i wrote this, the livewriter guys baked polaroid-style photos into the latest release of LW; so i've kind of ignore the plugin since then. glad it's working for you. no plans – sorry. since i wrote this, the livewriter guys baked polaroid-style photos into the latest release of LW; so i’ve kind of ignore the plugin since then. glad it’s working for you.

]]> Comment on What *is* GoLite Thinking? by brettm http://www.brettonstuff.com/index.php/backpacking/what-is-golite-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-39448 brettm Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:40:47 +0000 http://www.brettonstuff.com/index.php/backpacking/what-is-golite-thinking/#comment-39448 the jam is a great pack still, but not the absolute lightest. i think more important is what fits well first, then weight second. if you like the jam - go for it! the jam is a great pack still, but not the absolute lightest. i think more important is what fits well first, then weight second. if you like the jam – go for it!

]]> Comment on Summer Trip Planning by backcountrybill http://www.brettonstuff.com/index.php/backpacking/summer-trip-planning/comment-page-1/#comment-39362 backcountrybill Thu, 27 Sep 2012 18:34:32 +0000 http://www.brettonstuff.com/?p=923#comment-39362 Hi Brett - I did two nice trips this summer. The first started at Colonial Creek Campground at Diablo Lake on Highway 20 - Over Park Creek Pass down to the Stehekin Road then west over Cascade Pass. The second was Stevens Pass to Leavenworth via the Icicle Ridge trail. This is an amazing hike over a couple of 7300' passes. PCT south to Lake Josephine. South on the Icicle River Trail then east on the Icicle Ridge trail. Factor you days for this trip on elevation gain/loss and not on miles. Send me an e-mail if you want anymore info on thee trips. Hi Brett – I did two nice trips this summer. The first started at Colonial Creek Campground at Diablo Lake on Highway 20 – Over Park Creek Pass down to the Stehekin Road then west over Cascade Pass. The second was Stevens Pass to Leavenworth via the Icicle Ridge trail. This is an amazing hike over a couple of 7300′ passes. PCT south to Lake Josephine. South on the Icicle River Trail then east on the Icicle Ridge trail. Factor you days for this trip on elevation gain/loss and not on miles.

Send me an e-mail if you want anymore info on thee trips.

]]> Comment on What *is* GoLite Thinking? by backcountrybill http://www.brettonstuff.com/index.php/backpacking/what-is-golite-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-39345 backcountrybill Wed, 26 Sep 2012 19:54:14 +0000 http://www.brettonstuff.com/index.php/backpacking/what-is-golite-thinking/#comment-39345 Hey Brett - I'm looking at two packs. The Golite Jam50L at 30Oz(2012) and the UAL Ohm at 24.5Oz. I could go with the CDT but I need load lifters to pick some of the weight up off my shoulders. I'd willingly carry an extra few oz's for comfort a comfortable load. Depending on the time of the season, early, mid or late (ultra lite) my load for a 3-day trip varies from 23 down to 17pounds (this is for a solo trip). Either of these will be a huge upgrade over my REI Flaso 50 which weighs 2lbs 10OZ. At $110.00 the price is right for the Golite..... What do you think?? Hey Brett – I’m looking at two packs. The Golite Jam50L at 30Oz(2012) and the UAL Ohm at 24.5Oz. I could go with the CDT but I need load lifters to pick some of the weight up off my shoulders. I’d willingly carry an extra few oz’s for comfort a comfortable load. Depending on the time of the season, early, mid or late (ultra lite) my load for a 3-day trip varies from 23 down to 17pounds (this is for a solo trip). Either of these will be a huge upgrade over my REI Flaso 50 which weighs 2lbs 10OZ.

At $110.00 the price is right for the Golite…..

What do you think??

]]> Comment on Polaroid Style Thumbnails by Russ http://www.brettonstuff.com/index.php/tech/polaroid-style-thumbnails/comment-page-1/#comment-39152 Russ Fri, 14 Sep 2012 02:16:58 +0000 http://www.brettonstuff.com/index.php/backpacking/polaroid-style-thumbnails/#comment-39152 This plugin is awesome!! Finally a solution to manage captions on photos prior to upload. Gracias!! Any plans to support multiple photo upload?? Thanks again! Russ This plugin is awesome!! Finally a solution to manage captions on photos prior to upload. Gracias!!

Any plans to support multiple photo upload??

Thanks again!
Russ

]]>