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Recent updates are (usually) listed here in a push-down stack form.
If you have sent updates to me which have not yet appeared, please have patience. They will be used, but my time is limited.
Jan-2014
A 3-part technical article on the development (by Roger Caffin) of an Ultra-Light winter canister stove system weighing 85 g has been added to the Gas Stoves section. This stove is now for sale. The articles were originally published at Backpacking Light. Some other small updates have also been done.
June-2013
Many more updates have been done but were not recorded here - sorry about that. Yes, the FAQ is being maintained.
31-Jan-2011
Page on salt and hyponatremia updated with new research papers.
1-Jan-2011
First Aid page updated with photo of what you can do with Band-Aids (my knee actually). Clothing page updated and a PDF article on cold weather clothing added.
18-Aug-2010
Footwear page updated. You know that bit about 1 kg on your feet = 7 kg on your back? I finally found the academic reference to it! Yep, the reference actually exists.
16-Feb-2010
Rainwear page updated.
10-Jan-2010
Navigation page - refreshed, and info on magnetic field tilt (in relation to compasses) added.
26-Dec-2009
DIY Packs: some more information about frame dimensions, pack and hip belt details, fabrics, and a general updating.
Freeze Dried foods - some updating and some testing on Tinderry Mountains meals.
12-Oct-2009
Gas Stoves: a few updates here and there about newer stoves and the hazards of the C206 Bleuet canister.
28-Sep-2009
Tent pegs and Guy ropes: new toggle design (works well) and why guy ropes stretch overnight (it's NOT the cold).
26-Jun-2009
Dehi Food: some more sources, thanks to David Morrison.
24-Jun-2009
Introduction: tweaked to include this page
Update page: added (you're reading it)
Dehi Food: added 'Dehydrated Red Wine': it exists, but ... yuk
20-Jun-2009
DIY Winter tents: info about my new 2-man 4-pole double skin tunnel tent and its baptism of fire on the Main Range.
DIY Summer tents: small updates
DIY Tents: small updates
Dehi Food: added Tinderry Dried Mountain Foods
Gas Stoves: small updates, including about adapters
Fitness: small updates
Footwear: some updates about joggers
Guy ropes and Pegs: small updates
Expensive Running Shoes: article added about the damage some of these can do to athletes
(c) Roger Caffin 31/01/2011