If it's appropriate for your group, mention the Keeper/Diva Cup. I wish I'd known about that so many years ago, and being comfortable with it enables me to plan trips whenever the heck I want.
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If it's appropriate for your group, mention the Keeper/Diva Cup. I wish I'd known about that so many years ago, and being comfortable with it enables me to plan trips whenever the heck I want.
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Hello everyone
My partner, Mozzie, and I, Sprite (was Mammoth), have recently returned from five months on the AT and we're now living in Dothan, Alabama. On a jaunt to Panama City, we saw the...
Wow, this is really great. This saves me a lot of time and effort. It's really nice that you shared this with us. Thanks!
I liked "Walking Home" as well, although some parts scared me a little bit, I liked Winter's honesty. You could try "A Journey North" by Adrienne Hall. There is some environmental conservation...
I have less than a month until I graduate from the Univ. of MN. I'll be on the trail in March. Hooray!
The Superior Hiking Trail isn't circular, but it has a good shuttle system (http://superiorhikingshuttle.com/). The water situation is good on the SHT now, since all of the unseasonable rain we've...
Congrats! Very well done!
No weight loss for me (for 2.5 weeks at least, that is the longest I've been out). Just muscles that expand on my calves, stomach, thighs, and arms if I am using trekking poles. I do not get much...
I use handi-wipes for the cup, or a little water and Dr. Bronners when I have spare time. I think that some women bring with two cups, so that they can quickly change them, and clean them better...
That's awesome. I've been experimenting with DIY bakepackers as well, but this design beats all of mine by far. I'll make one for sure, thanks for sharing the instructions with great photos!
Mammoth
NOBO
Starting March 5
Approach Trail, even if it takes me three days.
I'm a midwesterner through-and-through, I've never even been east of the Mississippi River, so this trip is going...
I use my seattle sports pocket bucket. It almost acts like a normal purse, and it's waterproof to boot. It's on sale at REI right now: http://www.rei.com/REI-Outlet/product/739154?vcat=REI_SEARCH
I think they are basically identical. However, if you have any latex/rubber sensitivities then the DivaCup would be a better idea. I've only used the DC, and it's worked fine for me. It seems to...
Hey everyone,
I made up a recipe today, it worked pretty well:
Lentil Soup
Half cup split red lentils (regular, not pre-dehydrated)
2 Tblsp. instant brown rice
Half Tblsp. sliced dried...
Here is a link to the Hennessy Hammock website about using a hammock as a tent/bivy. http://www.hennessyhammock.com/use-as-a-tent.htm It seems like this set-up was basically created for being above...
I'm bringing a tarptent. Lots of people start in March, and I've heard reports of upwards of 40 people in and around the shelters near Springer, so it's not reliable to always have a space in a...
As a rule, I never boil more than 2 cups of water at once. I boil, mix with whatever, pop in the cozy, and hope for the best. At that point, it is usually enough water, or the extra water makes a...
Maybe find something specific that she might like. Such as making and using alcohol stoves, cooking at camp, bird watching, photography, or start out on little trips and invite her backpacking...
The Seattle Sombrero is a nice hat, but it's too small for very big heads. I've had a lot of luck with the nylon booney hat from Columbia ($25), the larger size. It has an "adjustable" velcro strap...
Maybe it's just me, but I've had the best luck with the Divacup while on the trail. Sometimes at home it doesn't pop open, but in the woods, it's almost foolproof. Hopefully that happens with the...
That's an interesting route. Hope to see you at some point.
My family seems to realize that I already have the knowledge and experience to handle the trail, so if they ever have a problem, I just ask them to deal with it on their own, their paranoia is their...
Me! Hope to see you there.
I found a great pair of reebok nylon windpants at a thrift store for a dollar. They are all that I need (and a pair of swim trunks for shorts). The good thing about thrift stores is that there are...
I think that hiking and backpacking is a great activity for people who have a little extra weight, since you can hike really slow and take a lot of breaks if you need to. I'm a size 16-18 and can...