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3 Years Worth of Trips
So, I recently graduated from UNC and moved cross country to start a new job in the Bay Area. A lack of hiking partners (and cash) led to a serious decline in...
100+ Mile Southern Adventure? (Also general pointers for a first thru hike)
I am a teacher and have spent the spring weighing if I should spend the summer trying to do an extended hiking adventure (100-300 miles, AKA 1-3 weeks) or work for my...
What sleeping bag rating for West Coast spring-summer-fall trips?
Hey all, Whats the consensus on the proper rating for a sleeping bag to be used in Yosemite, Yellow Stone, Mammoth, JMT late spring through mid-fall? I don't want to get a...
eVent bivy + down sleeping bag
Here's a question for those of you who use eVent (or similar) bivies: Is it a bad idea to pair an eVent bivy with a down sleeping bag? I know eVent is...
Why and How to Organize and Pack Backpacking Gear on the Trail and in Camp
Companion forum thread to: Why and How to Organize and Pack Backpacking Gear on the Trail and in CampHaving an intentional, consistent, and efficient approach to packing your gear for a backpacking...
Where to hike in the west in December?
I may not be able to make my usual journey to see family on the east coast this Christmas, so I'm working on a plan b. I'm willing to drive up to...
Trail Angel Dinner - Help me with Dinner Ideas
Last year was the first time I got serious about being a trail angel. In 3 days I served breakfast, lunch and dinners to 46 thru-hikers here in Washington State along the...
Scotland: the West Highland Way, the Cape Wrath Trail, and More
Scotland: the West Highland Way, the Cape Wrath Trail, and More We (Amy and James) spent five weeks in April and May walking in Scotland. Our trip started at Glasgow Central Station...
Shaving on the trail - Please help!!!
I have rather sensitive skin and am prone to ingrown hairs if I don't shave on a regular basis. I know (based on seeing other men on the trail) that most forgo...
Scotland in May: Gear for the Cape Wrath Trail
OK All - I'm excited for this one. A few days ago I booked a ticket to Edinburgh and am planning to spend 11-12 days on the Cape Wrath Trail (more of...
Susquehannock Trail, PA
The Stroll That Turned Into A Challenge My Three-Day Adventure on the Susquehannock Trail Iām blaming it on Maddie Tormoen. The champion duathlete once said, "I only have so many miles in...
Black Forest Trail (PA)
I headed up to north-central PA for a couple nights in the Tiadaghton State Forest. The Balck Forest Trail (BFT) itself is a 42-mile loop with about 8500' of elevation gain. Many...
Cat Hole Question
Noted that most of the posts were about the west coast, with some mentions of Rocky. At one time, the Wilderness Areas were governed by a branch of government different from the...
Bear outside my tent
There must be hundreds if not thousands of videos and articles on what to do when encountering either a black or grizzly bear on the trail. I am laying in my tent...
36 Hours in NW Oregon in early February
Alrighty, friends! It appears I'm going to have about 36 hours between the end of a conference and departure for home back on the East Coast. I'm free roughly from noon on...
Opinion on putting tenting locations in mapping apps
What's your opinion about showing camping locations in various trail map apps? I admit it bothers me although I know maybe I shouldn't hold this opinion. I guess I feel it takes...
high sierra trail, september 14-21 2015
hey all i've gained so much from the trip reports here and elsewhere that, though it's not really my nature, i thought i'd add my own for anyone considering the high sierra...
Jen's Colorado Trail almost-Thru, 2015
These are taken with my Sony RX100 mk iii https://backpackerpt.smugmug.com Enjoy! Beautiful, Jen. Thanks for sharing. Very nice! Those are lovely. Looks like you had some nice and not so nice weather....
Clueless "experts" at Backpacker
I thought the video was fine. I guess if you live on the west coast, it's easy to forget that there are other parts of the country and world that aren't in...
alternatives to sierras
hey all i'm planning a nine day trip along the high sierra trail starting 10 days from now. i've seen a couple firsthand reports that the smoke hasn't been too bad thus...
