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I use the MSR Titan Kettle now. It does pretty much whatever I need to do with a pot, and is very light.

I think this is a pretty good standard. By bringing a dog on the trail, you very well might be putting a potentially dangerous animal in an unfamiliar situation. That adds stress, and adding stress...

I do the same thing as Moxie, I carry a spare pair in a hard case in my pack. Unfortunately, I do need my glasses to see anything, so I generally carry a bandanna on my person to wipe them with,...

There actually are two pockets on the bottom outside of the Nimbus Ozone, but they are elastic, and have no positive closure like a zipper or velcro, so they're better for something like a water...

Did I tell you about the salamander that "explored" my face in the middle of the night last time I tarp camped? That's why I'm switching to a hammock with an integral, zip closed bugnet. That way...

I haven't used the Galaxy, but I have the Nimbus Ozone, and it's the most comfortable pack I've ever used. It may weigh more than some packs, but the weight is less noticeable because of how well...

I rarely go camping in GA that I don't hear coyotes. They're everywhere down here.

I feel the same way about the SAK Tinker, Seeker. It's just about right, and has everything I need, but not too much that I don't.

What "rights" do other hikers have when they are harrassed by other hikers' dogs, though? If your dog is messing with my gear, growling at me, being loud, or otherwise causing me problems, what...

I always carry a SAK Tinker, I've had one since I was about 8, and have found it useful for all sorts of things. So, I carry it on the trail as well (and have found it useful for all sorts of things...

I may see you there, Newb. Next Saturday myself and a couple of friends are doing the Approach Trail spending the night on Springer or maybe further on down, depending on how far we get, then...

Quick question - Why would you want to use these underquilt/overquilt systems instead of something like a sleeping bag with a closed cell pad underneath it in the hammock? It it just because you get...

Is he slackpacking or carrying his own food/gear/etc.?

I feel the same way you do, Doug. I hike because I like to hike. Spending a lot of time doing something that I like is how I define having a good time, I don't really see that there are any other...

I think that the best of the newer designs for the internal frame packs are the ones that use a framesheet. Kind of like an updated version of the old packboard, but these are actually comfortable. ...

If I'm staying at or near a shelter, I tend to cook and eat on the table in the front of the shelter (most that I've seen have a picnic-type table in front or otherwise near the shelter), but if it's...

I've had very good customer service experiences with Backcountry Gear as well.

I like that REI sells off their returns to members, I've gotten some excellent deals on stuff that I could...

Sorry to resurrect the thread, but I've found an mp3 player that I believe to be about perfect, much better for the long-distance hiker than the Ipod Nano.

It's the Lexar LDP-200, and the specs...

I think that you could probably get free stays in hotel rooms with others without too much difficulty if you give massages. Who wouldn't spring for that?

Nathan, go to trailplace and post something that goes against Wingfoot's opinions, especially anything political. You'll learn all about intolerance :).

Neither have I. I don't want to encourage the foolishness that he engages in on his site by frequenting it.

Just remember, many hikers, including myself, will not be tolerant of your dog. If your dog completely ignores me and my stuff, and makes no noise, we won't have a problem. If your dog doesn't...

Mmm...sumac is good. I use ground sumac berries on lamb when I make it. Yummy.

The only numbers I worry about are the ones that concern my packweight. That way I can make reasonable choices about what to bring and what not to bring, while still being comfortable both when I...

From what I can tell, the Hammock Bliss tree straps are the exact same thing, they're about $10 at Campmor's website.