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West coast trip recommendations for someone with bad knees
Hi guys, I have a somewhat specific set of needs for a family trip I'd like to plan for late summer. I grew up backpacking with my parents, but in the last...
Lost Coast Trail Carpooling July 26-29
Two friends and I are doing the Lost Coast Trail between July 26 and 29. I am looking to see if there is anyone who can provide a shuttle from Black Sands...
Lost Coast Trail Jan 2011
Hey fellas, This is a repost from my blog. Its geared towards my friends and family who are not backpackers so the writeup is a bit amateur for this site. Enjoy the...
2M tent for shorter trips in drier climates. West Coast
My gear list is about overhauled for the upcoming season. I’ve been able to cut down my pack weight significantly. One of the last things I still need is a 2M tent...
Looking for a 4-5 day East Coast loop Mid-September, Suggestions?
Hey all- Looking for a 4-5 day loop (preferably) hike. Got a week off of work starting Sept 19 and was hoping to hike the Teton Crest Trail, but after I got the permits I...
April Hikes (West Coast or NE)
It looks like I might have time for a week to two week long solo trip (maybe longer) in April and was wondering if there were any sugestions from the group. I'm...
Slingfin Portal 2 - Anyone with experience with on trails?
I keep gravitating back to this tents design and weight/livability design. Any real world experience with it out there? https://www.slingfin.com/products/portal-2 Thanks! here is BPL member PHILIP WERNER with his Slingfin Portal 2P Tent Review...
Adapting to Changing Wildfires: Part One
In the first part of his series on modern wildfires, Rex Sanders runs through the most common dangers associated with wildfires - and what you can do about them.
John Muir in Late April
After reading about other members experiences with this year's mild winter (i.e. Tahoe Rim Trail in January) I was wondering if it would be possible to complete a John Muir thru hike...
Advice needed
I happen to find myself along the coast of Eastern Canada with a couple free days. I was smart enough to bring all my gear, but not smart enough to have researched...
AZT LASH SOBO - What Set Up to Be Warm But Not Hot?
Hello all, For context, I am a 5'3'', 108 lb female who has hiked 180 miles on the Colorado trail and completed an AT thru hike (May - late October). I am...
June Road Trip
I've got 4 days - 3 nights coming up the second or third week in June for a road trip and backpack with my 13 year old son. He hasn't backpacked yet...
Bear and Food Storage Policy in the National Parks
Companion forum thread to: Bear and Food Storage Policy in the National ParksAmerica’s National Parks each have different food storage requirements for backpackers. This article discusses the requirements, various options, and focuses...
Lost Coast Loop Hike March/April
Full up. Thanks for all the interest. I realize that I gave away my last copy of the BLM map to Joseph last year. I'll get a new copy and post a...
Winter trip help
Hey guys, I finish up grad school in December and start at my new job in late January. I really want to get a winter trip in before I start at my...
Lycian Way, Spring 2012
My wife and I are planning a trip to Turkey to hike along the Lycain Way next Spring. We ordered the guide book and are eagerly awaiting. We only have a max...
Oregon 1-3 night backpacking options
I'm looking for some good 1-3 night backpacking options in Oregon. My girlfriend and I were planning a trip to Grand Teton for a backpacking trip, but the record snows have squashed...
Share Your Trees
Tree freeze up. Yes winter is here! A few miles south of Forrester Pass, Sequoia NP, CA. One of my personal favorites. This is an HDR shot of the Aspens and Pines...
Family of Five on the John Muir Trail - Segments?
We are planning an August 8 day family backpacking trip on the John Muir trail. What segments of the JMT are must see and what parts should we avoid? There are a...
East Coast wilderness hiking
I would like to hike in a wilderness area, with as few road crossings as possible for several days. I would like to get in some distance, 80 -120 miles. Does anyone...
