Hi Alex,

I was using a new Garmin GPSmap 76S but I have to admit that it is so new to me that I have not read the manual yet (my bad).
I had turned the unit on at the ATV to find out how far it was to the lake but then turned it off as I walked in, I only turned it on again either at the end of the trail or after I lost the trail at dusk.

I know I should read the manual but I am rushing to pack my stuff for deer hunting (leaving tomorrow, maybe I can read it in the treestand), is it possible to search back to locations with this GPS that were not marked as waypoints or tracks, after the unit is turned off?

Thanks,

Mike

I have thought about getting this water bottle, it is Stainless and can be heated in the fire. I like the Sigg canteen, but they are Aluminum with a coating and cannot be used for melting snow (direct heat) It is the only one I have seen that also has a Stainless Steel top.
http://www.wiggys.com/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=100&CFID=47440&CFTOKEN=86575741

Mike, that GPS unit is definitely capable to do the "back on track" job. But, sure thing, it must be On all the time. The two AA batteries powers it for ~16 hours in Power Saving mode. I think that's plenty for even an entire day track log. If you got lost, just use the "Highway" feature with that track. Along with its integrated digital compass, it will guide you back to any spot on the recorded track. No need to set-up any special way-points on the way, just keep it On.

I personally like the sigg classic oval with the cup: http://www.sigg.ch/en/html/classic_oval.htm

Very good product, and highly recommend it.

Its my edc and always with me. Its not too big to get in the way (for urban edc - in office bags/backpacks/messenger bags), and when I go hiking, it goes directly in my PSK while the 32 ouncers (naglene) are my water carry/drinkers.

My two cents.
Kris

Hi John,

Nice Stainless Steel bottle, I bookmarked the site.

Thanks,

Mike

Hi Alex,

I find this GPS unit eats batteries but I have not found the Power Saver mode yet (I know, read the manual)!

Thanks,

Mike

Hi Frenchy,

Thanks for the detailed info on Kifaru packs, this winter when things slow down I have to decide what equipment I am going to need in this hiking kit then decide on the size of pack to contain it.

This is a difficult problem for me as I am a habitual overpacked/planner.

Mike

I couldn't get that link to work, but I think this one works Sigg Stainless Steel Flask with Cup

From what I understand, this flask is steel not aluminum. Do you know the total weight of the flask + cup?

There you go, I fixed the url (I had a period at the end of the url). Thanks for the post.

I don't have a scale here at work, nor anything at home that can measure the weight of it, but i'll find one for ya. I'm pretty sure the cup is steel, but I will look into it. Its not a 'heavy' thickness (which is questioning that it is steel), but sturdy for the job.

I'll find out that info for ya... (just sent an email to Sigg, will post back with info regarding cup material)

Hi Hikin_Jim

The Sigg bottle flask and Cup weighs 357 grams. Cup is 170gms. Flask is 187gms
The matching neoprene cosy cover weighs 65 grams.