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What is your two item first aid kit?
Ian, Yep, they are auto now. You take off the cap, hold it to the thigh and push down, hopefully for 10 seconds. I was shaking so bad the first time I...
Dogs and Leave no trace?
I love the smell of napalm, I mean horse S*** in the morning. Just a question but do we hate "wild horses" and their turds too. Or does their S*** not stink...
Village to village across the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska
https://vimeo.com/989324519?share=copy July 26, 2024 Country United States State Alaska Area South west Kodiak Island Trip Month (07) - July Gear List Seek Outside Flight 2 pack with SWD hip belt Tarptent Aeon...
Anyone know if Pat Springs in Big Sur has water flowing this year, or has the drought dried it up?
Anyone know if Pat Springs in Big Sur has water flowing this year, or has the drought dried it up? I have about 12 people set to go out at the end...
4-season gear list for the Southeastern US
This is a list for a pack that should contain everything needed for up to 7 days of hiking in the southeastern US during any season and any weather conditions. The pack...
My Florida Trail Insights
I recently completed a 550 mile section of the Florida Trail, from the southern terminus at Big Cypress National Preserve to the halfway mark in the town of Lake Butler. There is...
Pack Cover Weight vs Wet Pack ??
So here's a question. What's going to be the lesser evil assuming your gear in the pack is stored in a waterproof bag of some type (ie: garbage bag, dry bags, pack...
Contest & Sponsored Giveaway!
This is an abridged version of a story about backpacking with troubled boys at Cameron Boy's Camp, a year around wilderness therapy program for troubled boys in North Carolina. Unfortunately I had...
Batona Trail (NJ)
Ahhh, Jersey. I love my home state, but aside from a few gems in the northwestern reaches, it isn't exactly a hiker's paradise. This past weekend I set out on the Batona...
Warm Down Jacket/Parka Recs.?
Looking to upgrade from an aging Northface Nupste jacket for something a little warmer and higher quality. Â Looking at down jackets & parkas with following characteristics and asking for advice & suggestions:...
Keeping out the bugs w/out a tent screen...
I'd really like to buy the Hexamid without the net to save the 6oz but bugs are a big problem for me in my local, particularly ants(they do bite). Using a head-net...
Railriders Bone Flats pants vs. BPL Thorofares-- first impressions
I just got my new pair of Bone Flats pants in the mail yesterday, and I thought I'd share my impressions. I needed to replace my BPL Thorofare pants which, after glissading...
Permethrin. What it will and won’t do?
I know it is supposed to kill mosquitos and maybe keep them away as well. My big question, is if I spray a little bit on the center of my Trailstar (where...
Summer AT clothing
I plan on hiking between May and August, so I am not expecting extremely cold weather. Though I might add some warm layer for the north east. Not ready with my whole...
Pyramid in Shenandoah NP
Trying to get my bride out for a weekend in the Shenandoah. We need our space. Thinking about an MLD mid, but what size? Supermid looks good - lots of room to...
Sub 1 kg carry-on bag (not backpacking)
Happen to have a link to the Kickstarter? And @David: I've tried using hiking backpacks for travel before and they've always come up a bit short - too difficult to access things...
Duomid + solo inner folks...
I have a cuben duomid on order (yeah!) and now comes the horrific indecision of the inner. I have read and re-read every single thread here about every possible combination... So here...
Going Wool? share your knowledge
Regarding Mark's comments on wool and itchiness -- that's how I remember wool, The old wool shirts and pants were horribly itchy, but this new stuff just doesn't seem like wool at...
Tick test kit
I have been on 3 rounds of antibiotics for 3 months each. Last time I got tested it came back negative. I think by the time we found out I had it,...
Permethrin long term technique
Soaking with Permethrin is supposed to last 6 weeks or so and multiple washings. Commercial applications are supposed to last 70 washings. Â How do they do it? Â It seems to be some...
