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Texas Backpacking?
My wife has recently been pushing to move from So. California to Dallas or Austin Texas in search of more affordable housing...I am hesitant because my impression is that there really isn't...
skirt vs. pants
I like these ideas very much--thanks to the geezerette! When I hike in my neighborhood in a skirt, it is indeed much easier to pee. If you don't have on underwear you...
Lost Coast OR Big Sur
Were a group of 5 planning a 3 day for Memorial day weekend.. Friday-Sunday/Monday (whichever time/stops permit) As far as the Lost Coast, I have never been but they have.. and none...
Hexanet bug shelter
I just received an email from Joe V that he has just listed the Hexanet for sale. I guess he has worked out the bug from the first version. http://zpacks.com/shelter/hexanet.shtml I have...
inn to inn -ireland
Hi, My wife and I are hoping to do an inn to inn trip in Ireland next year and while there is an abundant amount of material on Ireland, we can't find...
Black bears, east & west
I've backpacked several hundres miles of the AT and some trails in Yoosemite. Why are Yosemite black bears so much smarter than, say Shanendoah Nat'l. Park (or other AT) black bears? On...
Alternatives to the Sierra in high snow years
This might be a lame question, but here goes. I started doing online research about snow levels around the West (and will do more). Then I thought: Why not ask this community...
Public land theft
https://gearjunkie.com/outdoor/onx-map-public-land-for-sale Good for onX, making this information available to the public. "Good for onX, making this information available to the public." Yep. and good for Terran for making this available to us...
Silly question: where did the moon go?
I feel a bit strange asking this, but here goes: So, of course, the moon has phases that cycle through in about a month. Â The new moon is the part of the...
Condensation
1. Are there any particular ways to prevent condensation build up under your sleeping pad? 2. Do you generally get condensation in your tent during 45 degree nights, with 65% humidity? This...
Is smoke and fires too bad in Sierra now?
I'm pretty sure it's open to all, for now. I logged out of my account and it still shows up under "+Stacked Base Layer." Scroll to the bottom of the layers under...
Stealth Camping Advice
Popcorn anyone? Ken said "Don't forget to not tell people..." thanks for that Ken, I just sprayed some perfectly fine Sessions Lager onto my keyboard! :) This will be my first post...
Ursack vs Critters (not bears)?
I have never used a Ursack and am thinking of getting an S29 AllWhite. I would mainly be using it in the mountains of upper California, Sierras, & NW Cascades where permitted....
Thinking of Places to Move to - Colorado, Utah, Oregon,...?
I'm lucky enough to have a friend who lives at the base of Snow Bird who offers up a spare bedroom or couch to me whenever I can make it that way....
Time to Resurrect the Tall Persons Tent Question....
Let me start by apologizing for bringing this dead horse back to life and if I have missed any recent threads that answer my questions. I have been using a BA Seedhouse...
Light clothing gear list. Would love some list suggestions!
Hey everyone. As a relatively new hiker, I've only ever really backpacked in summer (2 USA/Canada trips) and in "normal" clothes. Those being a normal t shirt and basketball shorts for the...
Peru: Cordillera Blanca and Huayhuash Planning
Hi - My wife and I are in the process of planning 2-2.5 weeks of backpacking this summer based out of Huaraz, Peru followed by some time spent around Iquitos. I've had...
Hiking in Southern California in February... difficulty: must be warm
So after taking her to Yosemite and Big Bend to show her why I enjoy hiking so much, my mom is begging me to take her hiking and maybe backpacking again. It...
Hiking across Kodiak Island, Alaska
For the Old Harbor to Kodiak traverse, it turns out there is a recently constructed road (part of a new hydro project) that will take you a few miles north out of...
Hiking across Kodiak Island, Alaska
One last video from this year. I did an overnight packrafting and hiking trip to an island north of Kodiak called Spruce Island to visit a site of religious significance to the...
