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Micro spikes may be a little too much and lead to stumbles, but Nano-spikes may work ok and may even work well barefoot. I hadn't thought about those for river crossings until your pose and will try...

That's an interesting history point about DE Road! Putting that road in must've been a real mess and dangerous as hell, I cannot imagine getting a fire truck up road with the tight, large tree...

You can access a fair amount of the Coltsfoot Mountains on the Echo Rock Spur trail from two trail heads, one just west of the Popple Swamp Road intersection with Route 4. The other trail head is...

Thanks everyone for the input! Some general findings if interested:

There are indeed a lot of options for this equipment. Research indicates chest strap type monitors are among the most accurate...

FWIW - I used to get spooked into the "Hurry Ups" and pushing my pace the first few days, which by the end of day two or three I had covered 30% more miles than estimated and consumed a lot of energy...

For a number of years I've used a Fitbit to track fundamental data to keep an eye on physical performance while hiking. The Fitbit has gone to the great Dashboard in the sky (doffing cap) and I need...

To further Rhjanes comments, while it can be tiring reading the same questions repeatedly it can be a useful resource in finding new products or emerging technologies that may not have been discussed...

This list of questions is good, but really need to be taken up with a medical professional. The risks of NSAIDs like Motrin can be higher as one gets older and more serious as other medical...

FWIW - Having used a number of different packs for everything from day hiking to heavy trail maintenance chores, to serious long distance trekking, I have become a big fan of Osprey and it's now the...

Snow over 3,000 feet is likely in April, though mostly on north facing slopes, cold hollows, and shaded areas. Any snow pack of size will likely be compromised much as Peakbagger describes. Typically...

It's been a long time since I carried canned food with me due to the weight penalty of canned foods and having to carry the metal out to the next receptacle that may be many miles or days away....

I presume the question is where you can purchase Tercel/Lyocell fabric material. Probably the best way to purchase this material unless there is a fabric shop near you that has a decent inventory is...

There are spectrums in most things geared toward the pursuit of adventure. Some people will find a good fit along these spectrums, others not so much. Want to travel, meet interesting people and do...

Perhaps the easiest method to cinch failed elastic bands on shorts may only need a couple of well anchored belt loops at the front of the boxers to pull the shorts tighter to the waist and secure...

The hike itself from Kent Pond to Norwich VT (NH Border) is approximately 45 miles with an elevation gain of around 13,500 feet. The level of difficult varies along the way and is highly subjective...

Grand Canyon?

I tend to agree short term day or section use gear seems to wear faster. But I think a lot of damage to "short-use" gear comes from poor storage practices, especially long term storage. Our gear...

An interesting topic with variables that number in the dozens. In the 70s the military spent some time on this issue to determine how much energy is expended in carrying various loads over different...

Holy Moly ..

Problem is, once the teeth are pulled the desire to string them on a bit of rawhide to adorn one's neck completely eliminates the weight reduction. Nothing screams machismo better than stringing ones...

Ditto on Deadeye's solution. I would add I use convertible pants with a zipper pocket so in most all seasons and weather I have a decent level of security.

Hubris frequently discounts reality, replacing it with an inflated sense of one's true capabilities. We see this again and again in mountains known for their danger and lethality when conditions...

Not that uncommon with trail shoes and runners and can be rather dangerous as loose laces seem to occur when you need secure footing the most. On this type of footwear I will slide the loop end of...

Some packs are pretty good keeping water out for a while, but few are actually waterproof. Eventually intensity of weather, a slip during a stream crossing, wearing off of the water proofing, or lax...

Much like a lot of people, my hands tend to sweat a lot when I am moving. Regardless of the temperature, I can soak the interior of most winter gloves within an hour which quickly reduces their...