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The Squirt (pliers) makes pulling porkypine quills easier, they're slippery devils. The only thing I carry I've never used & don't want to.

They look like Angus's boots. Fitting was a little confusing. I tapes old socks on his paws to get him used to the idea, it made the process some easier. He doesn't wear them much, mostly winter...

Mushers Wax is great preventative measure, we often use it.

I'd like to think I had a hand in making Marines. All 84 recruits come as .......birds, in one form or another, LW that's ALL recruits, even me & you, no one has ever set foot on the yellow...

Angus has his own water bottle, bowl, sleeping pad, something for him to play with & chew on in camp. He has a small blanket, (he likes to fuss with to make his bed), & a set of 4 boots. He likes...

Angus has Ruff Wear vibram, no problems. We use the in winter primarily, they stay on, he has gotten used to them, no hot spots after 8+ miles. You might want to have him wear some old socks, taped...

Our Dozer wasn't the sharpest pencil in the JR pencil box. Being stubborn & a varmint dog, he never did get the porky pine math right. Great hiking companion, but...... middle name Mischief.

Many years ago while living in FL, our 6 mo. old Jack Russell was bit under her jaw by a large cottonmouth. We were told the same by our vet. She was pretty sick for about a week, and the site...

Sky looks like an old pro, he takes a break, during a break.

You two are inspiring, very very cool. Hope Angus & I cross paths w/ you & Austin in '14.

Austin looks like a good dog. How do you communicate, a form of signing?

Phoenix, any Special Ops trng will be months down the road from your Basic trng. I retired while working in my secondary MOS 8511, from Parris Island. Your 3-5 mos on the trail will enhance your...

one more for darn tuff. camp shoes, boots or trail runners, sox are sexy rolled down.

Oakley will be hold up well, nice pup, enjoy her company.

I second, "I'm quite sure.".... I am not psychotic!

3-5 months backpacking can only help your military experience. You'll have a chance to learn some things about yourself that can come in handy, like taking good care of yourself in less then ideal...

Angus & I first camped in 'his' backyard, in an older tent, & tried not to make a big deal of it. I left the tent open the first couple nights while he got used to night sounds. We're in the...

Agree, in 20 yrs. Whisperlite still good; 10 yrs. Simmerlite, good, I really like the stove. Rebuilt pump a couple of times, finally got a new model pump last year.

I'll second that advise. It sounds like you've hit a bottom, what a great place to start. A wounded animal seeks water, a wounded man seeks........


“But ask the animals, and they will teach...

I'm told they make excellent trail dogs. Nice pup!

Chin Music, I should have known, misjudged your bow.

Either, thought the screen was unzipped; or toe of boot went through went you got a cramp.

I'm presently using a TT Moment, slightly lighter & more compact then my Canyonland. I deal w/ more condensation in the Moment, but so far not a big deal.

I have many yrs, miles, & nites on my Canyonland, it has served me & held up really well.

Mike,
I agree that your biggest problem will be bugs. We're in NEPA & hike daily, early spring through mid/late June, we usually have ticks hitchin' a ride everyday. Their not as much a problem...