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You might want to look at the Warbonnet Blackbird very nice and your size will not be a problem.

You might want to look at the Squall Classic from Gossamer Gear. It is the original Squall design with a floor and netting made from spinnaker cloth under license from Tarp tent. Mine weighs 27 0z....

I think it would depend on the bagel. I don't have a vacuum sealer but I have noticed that some of the bagels form a bagel shop will mold in a day or two, As an experiment I bought some from the...

I don't know if they are national but Academy in Waco, TX had 2 different models a couple of months ago. I think one was under $10 and the other was a couple of $ more.

I missed the last step on the stairs at the Hiker Hostel on March 29th and landed on my knee. I thought I could walk it off and started the trail. I made it to Hawk Mountain shelter and knew I was...

The last coyote I saw was this morning in the pasture in front of my house, one of my calves was chasing it.

Nature's miracle a product made to neutralize odors from pet accidents works very will on floors, carpets etc. I have not found any fabric that it harmed. We buy it at Petsmart but I am sure that you...

Anumber1:

When I got my map set a few days ago one of the Virginia map sets was missing, I called ATC and the missing maps were in my mail box in 3 days. Every one makes mistakes but they were...

I can't speak about the Circuit but my Catalyst fully loaded at about 33# has almost no weight on my shoulders. The shoulder straps stabilize the pack and thats about it. It is very comfortable.

I bought the Swiss Gear poles from Wally World to see if I would like using poles, I did like using them but the Wally World poles were junk and were falling apart in a few miles. I took them back...

Nacona:
Yes the Forest Service would love to "buy" it they just don't want to pay anything near what it is worth. It is not an issue anyway because even if I wanted to sell it, I would not sell it...

I am not trying to sell anyone but I forgot to mention that my Squall Classic from Gossamer Gear weighs 27 oz after seam sealing with the curved rear pole, stakes, guy lines, and stuff sack.

I am 6 foot and weigh 220 and I can sit up in my Squall Classic without a problem. I agree that you have to be at the front of the tent but I don't have a problem reaching things in the tent. I like...

Wicca:

The Plano REI in Plano is a nice store and I have bought a lot of stuff there (my kids and grandchildren live very close to it) but the Dallas store is a larger store and generality has a...

I live 10 miles from the closest town, 1 grocery store and the prices and selection are not what you find in the city. It is worth it to live in the country, if you expect the city prices and...

Nacona:
Very good history lesson but a lot of the national forest land in Texas was bought from property owners during the Depression. The result is a number of islands of private property in the...

Lake Conroe is for Houston water supply, I don't think to has actually had to be used much but someday the people with the water front lot will get a rude awaking.
The USFS is really a wholly owned...

dlh62c:
I purchased the Squall Classic about a month ago, I called them to find out if they had a demo of it and "The One" I could see if I came down to Austin because I wanted to see the tent...

I recently purchased a Gossamer Squall Classic, after seam sealing it weighs 27 oz with six easton stakes and stuff sack. I am 6 ft. and weigh 225 and there is plenty of room for me and all of my...

I lived outside of Evergreen for years about 2 miles from where the Lone Star Trail passes through Evergreen. I would not worry about anyone noticing you camping any where in the National Forest as...

Look through the Photos in Bison's journal (2009) on trailjournals.com I think he must have found all of them, there were lots of photos of them. Plan to spend some time, there are almost 3000...

Slo-go'en:

Sounds like a cool low humidly day in Houston.

If your Bass Pro Shop is anything like the one nearest to me they only had one if it was a good price. I don't waste my time going for a sale item there, they never actually have them.

I wish I could get to Guadalupe Mountains National Park in 2 hours.

Or-Kid:

Your in Texas now 4-5 hours is nothing.