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The Minnesota State Bird

  • Brian Edward Keenan

Brian Edward Keenan

May 15, 2023
The Minnesota State Bird

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Refinements

Refinements

As you follow the UL journey you'll eventually start questioning the small things. The meme joke is cutting/shortening your toothbrush. While I think that's stupid (just get a toothbrush that's shorter/lighter to begin with), the idea of thrifting your toiletries is a
Sep 10, 2025 2 min read
Caldera Keg Efficiency

Caldera Keg Efficiency

Esbit stoves have long been known to be the most efficient in terms of weight. While they come with other drawbacks (smell, soot, slow, impacted heavily by wind, and often banned as a source of open flame) the stove weight can be as low as a couple grams. And fuel
Aug 13, 2025 4 min read
Unsung Hero

Unsung Hero

I can't claim this being my idea. I originally got it from Adventure Alan, but I've been using it ever since. 2 cups, 24.5 grams (sans lid), food-grade plastic, and ~$3.50. And it fits (reasonably well) around the outside of a Toaks 550/650/
Aug 5, 2025 1 min read
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