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Right now this is in the dream stage guys. I'm 32 and realistically this would be something i'd be able to do when i retire around 55. Kids out of college, house paid off and stuff like that. ...

So got to thinking of things i'd really love to do one day and two of the items were hike the AT and bike across the country. So that got me thinking even more. Would this even be possible?:

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I've been thinking about doing Acadia for a while. Whats the best way to do it? is there a camsite thats closer to trails than others? or is it pretty spread out and you end up driving from campsite...

Alcohol is a diuretic because it inhibits the release of ADH, or anti diuretic hormone. So your kidneys continue to produce a very dilute (read light straw colored/clear) urine even though you are...

questions for those of you who have had lyme's. Did anyone notice bells palsy, or the face droop as one of their first, or first noticable symptom? I woke up this morning, and a colleauge of mine...

I've bought tents before that were factory taped, and they leaked. So what's worse, a small cottage manufacturer who tells you up front, this needs to be seam sealed or it will leak, or a major...

I'm trying to figure out the same thing. I've recently switched over to a quilt for summer + sleeping. The thing i'm trying to figure out is skin agains a closed cell sleeping pad, or maybe a...

I'm thinking about it for summer use, as i've been using a z-rest that just doesn't do it for me. it's thin, doesn't give much cushion and is pretty cold. the regular neo is about the same weight...

Had this tent out over the weekend for the first time, and it rained on us pretty darn hard. There was definitely time when i thought i'd have to worry about misting. I'm pretty confident that the...

I think my new white ursack is pretty rodent proof. it's heavy at 7 ounces, but the ursack paired up with an OP odor proof bag gives me a nice peace of mind. I really like my food.

I just got mine yesterday after ordering monday and it's a really nice tent.

As for the floor the standard floor is nice and heavy duty. I have a tarptent rainbow which i believe uses the...

just ordered one yesterday for my planned two person trips this summer. I've got a TT rainbow for solo stuff, but the lunar duo seems great for two. Just wondering how to break up the weight since...

just used my rainbow for the first time like the above poster mentioned, the entire front wall is mesh, zero condensation. It's a great tent. 2lbs and tons of useable space. Even if it's raining...

My little brother and I are sectioning NJ, and maybe part of NY in early august. I figure it will be hot, but hot in the woods is better than hot in the city.

One's got 850+ fill power, the other 800. Not sure if there is another difference, probably material they use. I know the other high end 850+ fill power bags they make has a dwr fabric on the bag...

I was wondering about permethrin as well. Seems like a decent alternative to having to over do it with the deet. Maybe spray the clothes before a trip, and only pull out the deet when things get...

I'm really not sweating the condensation in general, i'm just thinking if because of my height, my head is going to be very close to the wall/roof, all of my exhaled breath is going to cause major...

Cool, thanks everyone. I really like what the lunar solo e has going for it. Seems like a great design. I know condensation is one of the things to think about with single wall tents, but i think...

looking at possibly getting a SMD lunar solo but have a question about it's length. According to the diagram on their website it's 88 inches long. I'm 74 so i've got 14 inches of room built into...

Good thread, lots of good info floating around.

First things first, BMI is a crock. it doesn't take into account muscle mass at all, it's just a weight/height measure that penalizes tall people. ...

I was in Harriman for a few hours today and other than it being a little nippy it was nice out. As for snow, there is a couple of inches of extremely well packed snow/ice on the trails. So it was...

I picked up the same pair in the same sale. I figured i couldn't pass up a pair of 30 dollar sneakers even if they were garbage. I got them last week and they seem well built. I'm not sure the...

I plan on going up saturday for a day hike. Today is supposed to be above freezing, so probably a little melt today, freeze tonight = a bunch of ice or a good crust. I want to get out and try my...

I agree with the more flexability part, but have to disagree with the "as much warmth for same weight. Is there anything as warm as quality down for the same weight? Just a quick comare i've got...

My reason for sticking to the NJ/NY area is mainly because my girlfriend doesn't backpack. So if i say i'm going away for a few days-week to go camping/hiking around here in NJ it's no big deal. ...