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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...
Have dog, will hike
I'm thinking of hiking the Pinhoti Trail in AL with my Doberman piinscher. This is the first time I will take a dog as a hiking and camping partner, so I'd appreciate...
tick removal
I just got this from Consumer Reports https://www.consumerreports.org/outdoor-safety/how-to-remove-a-tick/ from CDC protocol "1. Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible. 2. Once you have a...
Summer pant suggestion?
Looking for some suggestions for a summer, hot weather pant. I've been using a pair of OR pants I got in STP years ago that I love but after a couple thousand...
