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Backpacking w/ dog?
I really appreciate everyone's input, it helped immensley. I'd been watching the Colorado shelters and adoption networks looking for a suitable dog to bring hiking for long distances. I also consulted with...
Whats the low down on Bugs, Bears, Snakes and all the rest
Hi folks, I currently spend most of my Mountain time hiking and Wild camping in Ireland and the UK where the worst insects I have to deal with are MidgesWaps and ticks...
Water treatment decision making
Chemical is light. I use a mini Aqua Mira kit repackaged into half ounce dropper bottles, and a premix strategy with a day’s worth of chemicals in a third smaller bottle. But...
Tarps with perimeter netting
How do people like floorless tarps (like a SMD Wild Oasis) with perimeter netting? Are they good at keeping out crawling bugs and ticks? Thanks Bump I have not tried one but...
Stove and cook kit
Im overhauling my gear and have decided that going with a canister top stove will work best for me. I chose the MSR pocket rocket 2 for the purpose of boiling water....
How do you survive the bugs?
Hi, I have posted recently a question on natural bug sprays but it looks like that there are not that many people on whom natural stuff works. Anything else that might work...
Lost Coast Trails Trip Set For Next Week (6/5-6/9) -- Any Info Appreciated
First, I just want to say I love these forums, and I've got lots of useful information from them. That said, I am planning a trip to the Lost Coast Trail with...
Central Missouri?
I'll be over in KC in early July and thought I'd see if I could squeeze in a 2-night loop on the way back home. My son will be with me so...
Wichita Mountains Overnighter
I got one of the Monday thru Wednesday slots early this week for the Backcountry area of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. The backcountry area is specifically called Charons Garden. It was...
Wichita Mountains Overnighter
I got one of the Monday thru Wednesday slots early this week for the Backcountry area of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. The backcountry area is specifically called Charons Garden. It was...
Netting Floor for shelter. Any drawbacks??
I have been kicking around the idea to sew in a netting floor (and door) to a Golite Shangri La 2. From what I can gather, people are happy with the netting...
any permethrin users out there?
Hello! I purchased this insect repellent and have put it on my clothes and gear, and am just wondering if anyone out there has any experience with this? the bottle states you...
Philmont Summer 2006 –
Leading a crew of Boy Scouts with experienced adult leaders. Will do a lot of backpacking and hiking to get everybody in shape between now and then. If you have experience, resources,...
What do you wear?
I would like to compare what others wear at a particular temperature or season, basically a survey. My selection (Western Washington Cascades and Olympics): Summer/Warm weather: Trail: polyester base layer short sleeve...
KEN KNIGHT IS MISSING ON APPALACHIAN TRAIL IN VA
Hello Devon- "It was my understanding that the search for Ken started when those not on the trail noticed that he missed a plane trip back to MI." I believe some news...
Are bivy sacks useless?
Sorry for the hyperbole in the title, but I wanted to get your attention. I recently asked a large outdoors gear retailer about a down bag and whether or not it had...
Another Thought: Bugs and Tarping
It's been suggested that we attach a few inches of mosquito netting to the edges of a tarp, thus eliminating the threat of flying insects. Sounds great! But in Texas we also...
Durston X-Mid and Permethrin
Preparing for a trip to Cumberland Island National Seashore. This Georgia Coastal island, right on the Florida border, is basically a thick jungle. As such, ticks are notorious. I treat all my...
What Tick Saliva Does to the Human Body
Fascinating.  That's why people who are bitten repeatedly will sometimes find the bites starting to itch. That's me. Tick bites actually hurt now, which I view as a blessing and warning to...
Recommendations? 3+ Season tent under 4 Lbs
I’m probably seeking a used Hubba Hubba HP, but I’m wondering what’s out there that I’m overlooking. What I’m looking for: Freestanding double wall A mostly solid tent body (at least around...
