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Who Takes Their Dog On The Trail?
I know that there are some Nat'l Parks that don't allow pets on the trail but there are a few that do. I do a fair amount of solo hiking and when...
knife vs saw vs hatchet vs axe!
Troll post there Roger. Not helping. David, thanks for the suggestion. If I did get a knife it would be a lot smaller, probably something you would not be comfortable with, but...
A resource for things that bite or sting
Hi folks, Can anyone recommend a recource or book with information on insects, plants and animals that bite or sting. I recenlty moved to the US and unsure of whats what. Thanks,...
Okay, here goes…
Here is my master list. This kit will take me down to freezing and then some. I like being comfortable around camp, so that's why I have down pants (instead of long...
Hiking hot - is it just us?
In the Canadian Rockies the past three weeks (yea retirement!) my wife and I noticed over and over that although we were hiking in t-shirts and short pants, the vast majority of...
Laurel Highlands Trail, Memorial Day Weekend 2012
Hi everyone, this is my first time posting, but I've been following the forums for a while. I wish I'd been reading all your advice and tips back in 2007 before I...
Bug Repellent for Synthetic Clothes?
I've read horror stories about normal bug repellent eating through synthetic clothes. I'd like to carry a small amount with me for when the mosquitoes are bad. What does everyone use that...
Which lght weight camp trousers
Looking for options for a pair of light weight trousers for around camp and sleeping in. Currently using a pair of Ron Hill trackstars that do everything i want, but they're a...
Hiking Pants and Mobility
For many years I've hiked exclusively in runners stretch pants (long). When ascending a mountain they provide complete mobility and in wet conditions, which is what I deal with when I hike,...
Solo 7 Days Southbound on the Northville-Placid Trail
https://youtu.be/-XiPECfML_o?si=AgZbP44qFlTe0vEQ Country United States State New York Area Adirondack mountains NY Trip Month (09) - September Report / Notes I did it!! 143.5 miles southbound on the Northville- Placid trail thru the...
Blue Mountain Heritage Trail?
I've been listening to some old Practical Backpacking podcasts during walks around the neighborhood. Â One from 2009 I listened to recently is about a trail, or perhaps better described as a route,...
Week long Superior Hiking Trail trip advice
I'm going to be heading up there on June 1st and at the moment I plan to go from the Caribou River wayside up to Cascade River SP which by my math...
SUL - Summer in the NE w/ heavy camera
http://www.geargrams.com/list?id=3373 Some notes: - I like this camera for its image quality and wide angle lenses, but it's a porker! :p - No bug spray...doesn't work for this sweaty b_stard (:p). Long...
Convince me of the merits of gaiters.
Sometimes I see folks discuss gaiters as if they were a truly indispensable piece of equipment. I've never used them myself because, honestly, I've never seen the need. While I am not...
need suggestion on Winter daypack
Looking for a Winter daypack. Something in the 35-40-ish liter range. Must have strap setup to accommodate skis or snowshoes and a place to store small shovel. Need relatively robust fabric for...
What is your two item first aid kit?
I'm sure there are a bunch of first aid kit posts out there, but this one is a bit different. For a long time my single item of first aid has been...
What's so great about the JMT?
I watched that documentary Mags last night, thanks for sharing it. My desire to hike the JMT has grown more than I thought possible. God it looks amazing. One criticism of that...
Lower Body Clothing System
Dirty girls.. aren't the tall gaiters uber sweaty? i wear them in the winter shoeshoeing I only wear mine in winter and have never collected moisture under them. "aren't the tall gaiters...
Colorado Trail it is
Awhile back, on a bit of a whim, my spouse and i applied to a grant for an educational program that takes place in CO. Â We just found out today that we...
Why is my base layer soaked?
Companion forum thread to: Why is my base layer soaked?Sometimes a wet base layer just can’t be avoided. Soaked-based layers happen. Here is why it will happen to you. Wicking is now...
