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Easton tent stake failures
i have had a few fail and actually stepped barefoot on one of someone elses that was left stuck in the ground at a campsite without a head. gnarly little wound....
DWR treatment vs Permethrin compatibility
I have a pair of Railriders supplex nylon "adventure pants" that I would like to use for hiking. I would like to treat them with the appropriate Nikwax product to add some...
Sweat Towel
Not to be too graphic, but when it's warm out I sweat a lot. Having sweat dripping off my face drives me nuts. I've historically carried a large cotton bandana, which, after...
Ventana/ Big Sur/ Sykes Hot Springs?
Definitely. The poak is evil. a more positive report:http://www.ventanawild.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=859 Last chance to object to dog! I'm interested in Sykes but it depends on what weekend. I hiked in a year ago over...
When to carry/wear a Short Sleeve shirt?
Is there any good reason to carry or wear a short sleeve shirt, whether knit or woven or base? Or is a long sleeve shirt usually a better choice? When you are...
Solo Wilderness Security
"The fact is that you are in far far more danger driving down the street to pick up a quart of milk than you are from an assault in the backcountry. Then...
Sunol Regional Wilderness – Overnight Quick Fix
For those of you in Northern California, consider Sunol Regional Wilderness Backpack Area as an option to get in a quick overnight fix after work. In May, I did two separate trips...
Need to Lighten Up/Choosing Pack
I need to work on lightening up. I, like probably most beginning backpackers, went to REI and bought the stuff I did not have and hit the trail. I knew nothing about...
The Bivy: Netting or No Netting?
I have never slept in a bivy sack but am planning on getting one soon. The rationale: It replaces a groundcloth (>50 grams) and a bug netting (>50 grams) while adding warmth...
Katabatic Gear Bristlecone vs Pinon
Hi everyone, I'm moving to a tarp/bivy setup for an upcoming Grand Canyon trip and think I've narrowed my bivy search down to Katabatic Gear. I've closely compared Katabatic, MLD, and Borah...
Comfortable tents
I just wondered what would be an example of a 'comfortable' tent for one person. I recently read something which described a comfortable tent as being one in which you can change...
South Yuba Trail
I love California/Tahoe Nevada Cory area.... does anyone know how snow pack is currently on South Yuba Trail? Also any gods container/bear container requirements? Headed that way this week.... . South Yuba Recreation...
Partners in Chico
We are getting out from behind the Redwood Curtain and moving to Chico, CA this month. I am aware of the Chico Hiking Association. Know a couple BPLrs there. Any others? I'm...
any permethrin users out there?
Thanks Bob, good info. I don't use the concentrated DEET..even the mild and diluted consumer-grade stuff gives me a rash. I use deet free stuff that works well for mosquitos, but I...
Time to swap shelters (again)...
My newest tent is a Marmot Tungsten UL 1p. I like it a lot: free standing fairly light good head room (no inner in your face) easy setup nice for inner-only set...
NorCal GGG XII
I'm not organizing, but I thought I'd start a discussion anyway. If we want the event to be at one of the Manzanita Point campsites in Henry W. Coe State Park, it's...
3-season gear list, want to lose some weight
Hi everyone, long time lurker/first time poster here. I finally decided to become a member and say hello! This forum has already provided a wealth of information, and I can't wait to...
Duomid + Inner or Notch for AK or...
Here we go with another shelter thread... Been using a Tarptent Moment for a few years, works well. I now use trekking poles and long for a double wall shelter for various...
Winter backpacking a few hours south of the Bay Area
I like to backpack in the winter, but I'll be honest, I do not much like it around here in the Bay Area. It's ideal for day hiking, but at night it's...
Footwear for hiking in sand
I better come out from under my rock. Didn't know there WAS a Florida Trail and now see that not only is there one but it should eventually be over 1000 miles...
