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Question for the science folks--which keeps you cooler in hot, humid weather?
From a science/research based perspective, what keeps a person cooler in hot, humid weather-- a more tightly fitting, more conductive fabric or a looser, more breathable and airy/convecting garment? I've noticed that...
Skurka looking for expedition ideas
I am 15 years old, the last few years I have learned alot about ultralight backpacking, and have done my share of long distance backpacking without resupply, dialed in my gearlist fairly...
Cool idea for a trailhead shower for when you get back to the car.
You need three things: - scentless soap - towel - 1L water bottles. (2-3 if you want) Fill the water bottles and keep them in your trunk. When you get back to...
John Manning
Day job: freelance outdoor journalist, contributor to TGO (The Great Outdoors) Magazine, the UK's finest wilderness hiking monthly. Trails: Pennine Way; English Coast to...
Vermont's Long Trail Thru-Hike Gear List - Any and all advice please! :)
As the title indicates, I'm looking for advice from people concerning my upcoming Long Trail thru-hike attempt. My wife and I will attempt this hike at the end of June; we plan...
Ideas to help me get a lighter and less volume of food to take on 5-7night trips
Hi everyone :-), Our usual hikes are 5-7nights and I end up taking about 4 or 5kg of food on the trips. I have read somewhere that 800g of food a day...
Kayaking and hiking in the Bigelow Preserve, Maine
I recently returned from a few days on Flagstaff Lake with the Maine’s Bigelow Preserve as my backdrop. I’m not much of a writer so I’ll spare everyone the minor details but...
Best time/routes for Scotland
Hi! A few friends and I have decided to backpack Scotland for about a week next year. Looking for any and all ideas/suggestions as to routes that take us away from cities...
British Columbia - 4 to 8 Day Backpacking Trip
I'm female, non smoker, seeking hiking partner(s) for BC anytime from mid Aug to mid Sept. I'm particularly interested in the North Coast Trail but open to any trails. I'm in the...
Backpacking popularity
Yeah, I agree Brad. Mostly, 30-50 year old people are car camping with the kids, often working or being involved in school and other community activities. I see a quite a few...
Three season PNW gear list.
http://lighterpack.com/r/g2kpdj Thoughts? There's a couple items I've yet to purchase (Patagonia M10/Arcteryx Cerium LT), but I think I'm pretty set on those.. just waiting on some kind of sale.. Obviously there's a...
I'm torn between two Tarptent tents....help.
I'm really trying to pull the trigger on a Tarptent but I'm stuck between the Aeon Li Vs. Protrail Li. I think I've been back in forth on these to the point...
Time - Temps - Terrain for 60+ Hikers/Backpackers
Preface: Turned 68 earlier this month, retired in 2022, spent more time with physical tasks and less time with desk duties during the work years, body aches in the usual places for...
Washing Gear for Animals
I am relatively new to the West Coast, and also new to dealing with bears, and other animals on the trail. I have a sleeping bag that I have had snacks in...
Weekend hikers for 100 Mile Wilderness Sept. 7-8 & 14-15
I recently moved out to Maine from the West Coast and I'm spending most of my weekends out along the Appalachian Trail. I'm planning to be out near the southern portion of...
6th Annual G.G.G. 1/24-26 2014
maybe I'll have beans for lunch or trail mix with lots of peanuts. Duane Sheesh. Nobody light a match. We'd lose half of the west coast BPL'ers. HJAdventures In StovingHikin' Jim's Blog...
My Big (Medium) SEKI Loop
Due to a West Coast business trip in April, 2016, I had the good fortune to solo backpack for 3 days at relatively low altitudes in Sequoia National Park on the High Sierra...
Tarptents
Have any of you used a Tarptent Rainbow or Double Rainbow in the hot and humid Florida and Georgia? I read a lot of Tarptent users from the west coast, but not...
Tarptents
Have any of you used a Tarptent Rainbow or Double Rainbow in the hot and humid Florida and Georgia? I read a lot of Tarptent users from the west coast, but not...
ALDHA-West Gathering in Nevada City - Sept 27-29th
Looking forward to seeing some of you there! Click here for the details. Activities will begin Friday, September 27th. Where: Camp Augusta in Nevada City, CA Featured Speaker: Cam “Swami” Honan http://www.thehikinglife.com...
