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And note I said "agressive dogs" not "pit bulls" though in my experience the latter always fits the former...

Just yesterday on a trail here, a smallish woman was walking her pitbull, it charged at my shy little beagle trying to bite her.

The pitbull's owner was helplessly knocked over and dragged by her...

camera and a headlamp

I have a 600 and use tin-foil for a lid, with a "gram weenie pro" alcohol stove. works good enough for me.

moved back in with mom to avoid payin rent while hiking, saved for months, got a loan from a family member in case i need more money than i have saved

they should make snickers with stevia instead of sugar

"Everyone has heard of the mass extinctions of species taking place across the world, especially in the rainforests. But few are aware of the history of extinctions here in Southern Appalachia. Among...

Kudzu looks like a bigger version of poison ivy and that **** really will spread everywhere

I know stretching few times through the day makes a huge difference for me. Maybe if more hikers stretched they wouldn't need to take "Vitamin I" so regularly...

Butter kept away from air wont spoil very fast at all, thats how french butter dishes keep it fresh without refrigeration. You can put butter in a small container and fill the container the rest of...

They seem great but you can find other brands of 100% merino baselayers for much lower prices if you hunt around a bit.

frameless

You can also sun-dry jerky on a clothesline in the sun. flys will land on it but it dont matter. if the meat aint dry after a day, put it in the fridge and hang it again the next day.

Just a sleeping bag under the stars unless it rains. In rain and snow lately Ive been using my golite poncho tarp and/or equinox ultralight bivy

My beagle stays by my side off leash, if I see her about to chase a squirrel or rabbit I just tell her "no" and she stays with me. Great dog. I bring her on long day-hikes and she keeps up fine,...

a nasty diet can do stuff like that sometimes

Even when I carry home-made primitive gear (buckskin pack and clothes, wool blanket, bowdrill kit, stone knife, etc) I still don't really carry as much weight as some folks using modern gear. I have...

They call water the universal solvent. I know what you mean though. Probably not safe.

Don't really see why you'd wanna do that...

Folding knives with non-locking blades will really **** you up when the blade folds onto your hand. Make sure your folder has a good lock.

***** dupont. sticks work.

JAK I like wool sweaters too but i often choose my micropuff pullover for its windproof qualities, rather than doing the sweater-windshirt combo. maybe just since my micropuff looks better than my...

I've learned that while I was able to train my family's beagle to be very obedient off leash when hiking and on walks, I'll never get her to stop begging. I blame my mom for slipping her treats under...

the whole point of primitive tools like a fire piston is that you can make them yourself

I keep my pack light and have never asked some cannonball-carrier to lend me gear or give me food. I don't believe y'all about ULers begging for stuff, but if you speak the truth then those guys are...