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Big Sur backpacking - preffered route?
Hey folks, I've never done any backpacking in Big Sur, and I was wondering if anyone here has a preferred route trip that they like in Big Sur?  I have some flexibility...
Expected rise in Lyme disease in N.E.
An article today about a sudden drop in acorns will lead to ticks hosting on humans in the N.E. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/03/nyregion/boom-and-bust-in-acorns-will-affect-many-creatures-including-humans.html
Gear Price Increases For 2013
Taking a cursory look at some gear today, I noticed price increases amongst some companies: Six Moon Designs- Was going to purchase Skyscape X as soon as it became available but with...
Taut, Taught, & Taunt Pitches
If I can't get the tense taught it makes me two tents. Asking what kind of chord to use as guy line for their Cuban shelter. > it really ticks me off...
Permethrin and eVent fabric?
After a disaster of a weekend earlier this year due to mosquitoes and ticks (Minnesota was WET this spring), my wife and I have been looking at treating our clothing with permethrin....
A McHale demo pack arrived today
There is still the matter of my horrible horrible website. But hey, I don't need one after that Peter! People just need a phone number!!!! I appreciate the help I get from...
Need Advice on Possible Vermont Long Trail Thru
Hey all you Long Trail Hikers -- I need to pick your brain ! Any advice or input from anyone who has experience hiking this area would be much appreciated ! Cheers...
Henry W Coe, shout out,
...5/31 - 6/3...maybe 6/4. HWC. Land of uphill both ways, poison oak, and all the ticks you can handle. Looking to get some exercise, test/swap gear, see some scenery and get hang...
What's so great about the JMT?
Serious question; not intended to stir the pot. It's single most popular hike among people here, at least if you go by the number of threads about planning for it. Then there're...
Why do you wear socks?
My footwear has evolved to the point that I am re-evaluating this. I used to wear socks to help mitigate blisters, as I never had shoes that fit well and did not...
Bivy Q’s
I’m about to embark into the world of bivy bags. I plan on using mine with a poncho tarp as my primary shelter. I have some questions for bivy users: 1.) Do...
Transition to Tarp/Bivy
Hi All, I'm seriously considering a transition from a tent to a tarp/bivy setup and have a couple of questions. This isn't a major leap as I've been camping with a single...
URsack in the Grand Canyon
seems like there are opinions oh plenty. ilove gear discussions. any backpacker has favorite gear that they will defend till the end of time. even if its 20 years old..."i can get...
New map pinpoints Lyme disease risk areas
CONCORD, N.H. – Researchers who spent three years dragging sheets of fabric through the woods to snag ticks have created a detailed map they claim could improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment of...
Torrential Downpours and Wind Under a Tarp
https://youtu.be/QovSsQeGEtM?si=4LTi7bIpNw2a558v New York Harriman State Park Trip Month(05) - May Report / Notes A very last minute decision to go on a short 5.5 mile hike and camp near a quiet lake...
Bug Season in Michigan
Hi folks, This will be my first year backpacking during the summer in Michigan as last year went to the Rockies twice and back to Europe. I have heard the Upper Peninsula...
Logic Check: Windshirt
I'll be picking up the first windshirt that slips into a good percentage off from a sale. You all have convinced me that it's worth trying. While I love my Gore-Tex rain...
Windpants vs alternatives
I'm trying to decide between the following alternatives for hiking and morning / evening camp-use for spring / fall (temps between 45 and 80 degrees F). Any advice ? Alternative 1: Nylon...
3rd Annual Bay Area BPL Hike
The ticks will be walking around with tiny Kahtoola Microspikes for snow and ice. --B.G.-- "The ticks will be walking around with tiny Kahtoola Microspikes for snow and ice." Hmmmm. You've got...
Appalachian trail compared to others
One of my regular hiking buddies (and the most reliable one) is keen to do the AT one of these seasons. I've read quite a bit about it, and watched some of...
