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Resupplying on a PCT thru
I'm planning my PCT thru (1st thru-hike) for next year and have a question on resupplying. As of now my plan is to head NoBo on the PCT starting no later than...
Where to go in Montana/Wyoming?
Does anyone know what map(s) are available for the Bob? No Trails Illustrated for the area... The US Forest Service has some good maps of the three Wilderness Areas that make up...
Lightweight shell pants and windshirts
I have broke down and need to get a decent windshirt for mild weather and shell pants that work well for sustained rain and wind (think AT in spring and AK in...
keeping things dry
So, I've been very lucky for my backpacking trips---I've never hiked in all day rain and set up camp at the end of the day. Day hikes, yes, but not backpacking. Even...
Re-entering society after a long distance hike
Does anyone have any advice on a good book or advice in general that I could share with a friend who is coming back after finishing the AT? I hear that it...
Has your knife ever helped you out of a dire situation?
Many people consider their survival or outdoor knife to be their most important tool. I am hoping to learn what makes a knife so important during outdoor adventures. I used to carry...
Where would you go this winter (anywhere in the world)?
Looking for ideas. Being lazy and hoping to piggyback on the research/experience of others. Info about logistics, food, and camping... or just a kernel of an idea.. appreciated. I have over a...
3rd Annual Bay Area BPL Hike
PLEASE READ! The venue has changed. We will be having this on the same weekend, Feb. 26-27th but we will be holding this at Henry Coe St. Park. I got an email...
Lyme Disease: Challenging Old Stereotypes
Companion forum thread to:Lyme Disease: Challenging Old Stereotypes Scary stuff. A girl I went to high school had undiagnosed lyme. Led to several problems, including a heart attack (according to her). Still...
where in the US should I go backpacking?
where in the US should I go backpacking? I have $500 dollars worth of plane tickets because I took a later flight on a previous occasion so I have free air fare...
Please help i need a route
Please help me someone i am planning a trip to california from st. louis and want to hike it. Does anyone have any sugestions as to what route i should take i...
Need help planning a Backpacking trip in New England!
Hey guys, thanks for reading my post. So, im fairly new to Boston, and New England in general, and have spent the past year and half doing day hikes and carcamps. I'm...
support the cottage industry clothing/gear…the real deal!
Of recent times it has fascinated me to know that there are some people who take pride in their work, and are stubborn and unwilling to move to bigger/cheaper manufacturing offshore. Brands...
Down only for winter?
I am originally an East Coaster. Humidity and rain is a major concern over there. Out here in California, not so much. I look at my sleeping bag as a last ditch,...
Vancouver 2010
Anyone else watching the olympic coverage and all these shots of BC? This is bad. Now I want to plan a trip. Nope. Haven't had an interest in/watched the Olympics for quite...
5XRewards at MooseJaw
www.moosejaw.com I am too lazy to write the deals of how it works. Put it this way though. Say you spend $500, they'll give you a $250 store credit. Its a buy...
Tarp and bivy like milk and cookies?
Hey all! Thinking I may move from tarp tent into poncho tarp and bivy territory. California 3 season use... who knows if it will ever rain again ;) So, figured I could...
Ultralight Backpacking Ethically (UBE)
Anna, Are you tall? Do you find it hard to fit in the majority of vehicles out there? I will guess most likely you have never had that issue. We have 3...
Japan Backpacking -Hokkaido
I am looking for tips and sources of information to plan a 4 to 6 day backpacking trip in Hokkaido during summer 2010. Shelter. From what I have read on the web...
Backpacking in Europe
Gonna go backpacking in Europe for our honeymoon next year August 2010. Starting to plan now, any suggestions, places to visit, tips etc? We are not planning on camping - doing the...
