I like Campmor. They have pretty much everything, including lots of those somewhat lower-end but still functional items like cheap but good clothing. They're familiar with the thru-hiking crowd and...
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I like Campmor. They have pretty much everything, including lots of those somewhat lower-end but still functional items like cheap but good clothing. They're familiar with the thru-hiking crowd and...
I'll also never ride this clown show again. Like someone said, pay an extra few bucks to fly or hitchhike. It's probably safer, just as reliable and surely less frustrating.
Last time I tried to...
@ChillyWilly- Ah ha! Thanks.
Boy, maybe I should try and actually read this darn manual.
Got my first GPS, fooling around with it now. Here's my question:
I'm using the GPS in conjunction with paper maps. Certain points on these maps are marked with a co-ordinate in a format like "N...
I don't really like this techy stuff, but I'm looking to get a GPS for the CDT this Summer.
I will NOT be using it very frequently whatsoever- Just as a back-up for paper maps and to find some...
I met a rock climber on the PCT who wanted to maintain his upper body more while hiking- He rigged up these holsters in his trekking poles which held two, 1 liter bottles on each pole, which is 4#...
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/kidding.shtml
I agree with you to some degree, but this is still pretty interesting.
Anyway, check out this tripod thread at BPL. Neat stuff:
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Requirements:
-Under 9 oz (or so)
-No cargo pockets
-Not convertible
-No cotton
-Not anywhere close to $100 in price
-The simpler the better
-Tough enough for off 'shwacking
It's decent, I'd say 7.5 out of 10. It's quite roomy for one, fairly easy to pitch, and very weatherproof. I dig the vents, they work well and it sheds wind pretty nicely.
I have two gripes- The...
When it comes to premium or expensive backpacking gear, a lot of what you pay for is a warranty and excellent customer service. Sure, those $15 trekking poles at Wal-Mart might work, but good luck...
On the JMT a couple years ago, I was taking a break at the top of a pass, forget which one. (Maybe Mather?) Anyway, on some switchbacks below, I see a guy slowly making his way up.
As he nears the...
Just idle curiosity- What about the AT grabs you?
What did you see in the documentary that made you wish to hike it so badly?
Best of luck with your hike.
It's always irked me that on many NPS permits, etc. it often mentions something to the effect of "hike with others to avoid becoming disoriented." I don't know about others, but when I hike by...
On a somewhat related note, the Sham-Wow guy was arrested recently...
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2009/0327092sham1.html
Wow.
I've never washed down gear while on a thru-hike. Most of the time all it needs is some sun and wind, or a quick tumble dry in town. Properly washing and drying down is kind of a PITA. Washing it...
Oop, Didn't meant to do the quote there.
I used to post on here as -bleach-, and just changed my user name since I no longer use my trail name. I have been a WB member since 2006. Any references to my 'experience' would correspond to...
rpenczek- I was hoping to remain out of this thread for the most part and merely contribute to the productive exchange that has occasionally been occuring, but I felt I should respond to you.
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Although I think you're misrepresenting what I'm saying, you raise some fair points. I regret the tone of my initial post, take responsibility for the negative tone it set and apologize. A bad...
Oh, please. Kids are great. (I still am one.) ;) I absolutely love seeing a parents with their child, even entire families in the outdoors, in our National Parks, on trails, etc. This is wonderful! I...
I hike a lot, all over the place. I've seen many scout groups out there, probably a couple dozen, and not once have I been positively impressed.
I've seen Scout groups hacking live trees to pieces...
Just go and hike the darn thing. You're 21, and it's an easy trail.
Do some basic research. Don't over think and over plan the thing like so many new hikers.
I use a variety of Watchful Eye Designs closure bags. You can get them at BPL, REI, etc. They're like ziploc's, but far more durable and were designed and tested for submersion.
1. Food
2. The rest.
Though I probably hike on the cheaper end of the scale, and get some of my gear for free each year.
I wouldn't buy it, ever.
Just go hiking.