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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...
Hiking across Kodiak Island, Alaska
Normally we use the Whaler with the 90 outboard. It had electrical issues, so we blew up the little 8' raft with the 2.3hp. That got flipped by a williwaw and we...
2-3 Night Trips Near San Francisco
Can anyone recommend some routes for a 2-3 night solo trip within a 2-3 hours driving of SF? This will be my first solo, so not looking for anything too crazy mileage-wise....
unltralite knife
I carry this knife daily on keychain. I sell this razor/saw combo on my site. Super light and tough, very similar to the Derma Knife. http://blackscoutsurvival.bigcartel.com/product/folding-razor-saw The Doug Ritter RSK Mk 5...
Tunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report - Part 1: Definition and Pitching
"I had one of those blue and white Flashlights. Used it till it disintegrated. Still being made. Amazing since it came out in 83?" Yeah, but the newer ones are heavier :(...
Patrol Shelter guy line length?
What is your total weight with lines and stakes with the/a bug net/bivy? That seemed a drawback to me the other night adding up the weight of the Patrol and the BearPaw...
looking for overseas traveling ideas
Hi all, My wife and I have a few weeks off in April, and are thinking of trying to get some kind of overseas adventure in while we can. Here's what we'd...
Ottawa, Canada to Napa Valley, CA – Slowly by Car w/ lots of hiking & camping
After 3.5 moderately stressful years of working my butt off after university, I'm taking some extended time to drive across the U.S. from Ottawa to Napa Valley, California and then back. I...
Still Making Up My Mind – Akto or Scarp??
Roger, is your winter tent 2 layers of silnylon like the Stephensons? What do you use for poles? I like both tents. Unfortunately I did not get to use my Scarp 2...
