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Chequamegon National Forest
Hi All - I wanna take a trip to Wisconsin this summer, cause I've never been. I was thinking of Chequamegon NF. Anyone got any tips? Any time of summer better than...
Lightest, most breathable pants?
Hey gang, BPL has helped me so much in the past year, especially in the realm of packing, shelter, and sleep systems...and lots of guidance on torso clothing. Thanks to everyone for...
Ultralight Trail Run / Hiking Gaiters
Made these ultralight, hiking/trail running gaiters. Perfect for trail running or fast hiking to keep rocks and sand out. Good for winter to keep majority of snow out. They are not waterproof...
100 weight full zip Fleece Hoody under 13 oz?
I'm trying to find a 100 weight full zip fleece hoody that weighs less than ~13 oz in men's size large. I've looked all over without any luck. I just want something...
Rethinking my gear
First off, great community on this forum. I have been reading and soaking up tons of info for about six months. Anyway, I have been using the same gear for the last...
MLD Solomid Pro DCF – 7.2 oz
Coming soon. A bit smaller than the Solomid XL and has a #3 zipper instead of a #8. Also features lighter linelocks that use 1.8 mm line. The sides are a bit...
Moving to CA!!!
I am getting ready to embark on a major life change. The pup and I are moving to California. Not exactly sure where I am going to land, I am just winging...
Ventana Wilderness Questions
I am planning a trip from the pine ridge trail head off highway 1 to the redwood camp. I am wondering how many miles that trip would be? Any good things to...
March-Henry Coe
well, it's either this or snow camping, if it's on the ides of March ( 15th). Depending on carpooling and the ability of borrowing snowshoes, I think I'd go for snow camping....
Early Spring AT/Nordic Gear List
I'm putting together some gear for a Late February/early March hike in southern Scandinavia or the AT. It will probably be too early in the season to leave winter clothes behind and...
4-5 day Grand Canyon Trip Help
Hello everyone. I'm looking for help in planning a GC trip for me and three other friends. We have experience backpacking, but not much in the desert for 3/4 of us. The...
Flat tarp help, East Coaster
Hey all, Im looking for a little help on flat tarp technique. I have been using a flat tarp for hammock camping now for almost 10 years and love it. What Im...
The Citrus Trail: 45-mile Loop in Central Florida
I recently returned from the Citrus Trail in Withlacoochee State Forest, Central Florida. It's the state's longest loop trail at 46 miles. I did it in three days, at around 15 miles...
Shoehorn/Spoon
I use a long plastic shoehorn, about 18 inches, to put my shoes on. Reduces the amount of bending required and allows me to keep my shoes tied. I've always been inflexible...
Rattlesnakes
Those of you hiking in areas where you are likely to run into rattlesnakes, what do you do other than hope you will be warned before a bite? I walked up the...
Kat's Mountain Lion Photos (Trail Camera Photography)
"'twas the year of the Kat! ... I'm imagining the cat in the last three pictures purring "You lookin at ME?"" I'd say it looks more like Peter Lorre contemplating a crime......
Dogs and Tarp camping
So I'm struggling on coming up with a solution for my dog....She wandered off once at night to scrounge, not doubt, and since she's small, I worry about her running into an...
Zpacks announces a free standing tent @ $699
That was DCF? Good Lord. My mistake. I do note that while DCF is quite strong on the weave, it is far less strong on the bias. I wonder whether that was...
Bug Booties?
I like to wear mesh sandals (1 ounce a piece) around camp. The only problem is that they offer no protection against bugs. Does anyone know of any booties (or over-socks) that...
Bivy Users: how to keep mosquitos off your face
I finally got a bivy and am interested in trying it out cowboy style, as in NOT below a tarp. But one thing I have been wondering about is how to get...
