You can always ask a farmer as you walk by if he needs a roof shingled or a shed painted. The conversation may lead to something more. Of course, some of those Farmers may detest hikers, but those...
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You can always ask a farmer as you walk by if he needs a roof shingled or a shed painted. The conversation may lead to something more. Of course, some of those Farmers may detest hikers, but those...
Day Hikes : https://www.phoenix.gov/parks/trails/locations
The closest city park for you is the North Mountain / Shaw Butte park. There is a City Parks Office off of 7th St just south of...
where can this video be found ? :confused:
Here in AZ, hiking through tall dried out grass is always a bit nerve wracking for me. Only because, after stopping to un snag my external frame pack from a Mesquite bush a snake decided I was too...
Consider "test driving" an inexpensive 9 x 9 foot tarp to get the feel of it.
If you don't like it you can always sell for something else.
If you do like it you can then go for the expensive DCF...
https://yamamountaingear.com/collections/shelters/products/1p-cirriform-dw-silpoly
What I found interesting is that while he did question the idea of ultralight backpacking, he would incorporate some lightweight options. In desert climates he used a poncho/tarp as rain gear and...
DIY pot stand. I found the pattern here on Whiteblaze.
you might want to reach out to this guy.........https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sjOZ2kLP2Y
He is 6'1" .
He talks about the MLD Solomid XL being super roomy. He ended up buying an Altraplex.
Consider a Black Diamond Beta Light 2 person Tarp with the optional insert.
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I presently use a Gossamer Gear Mariposa, which is larger than what you want. I like the pack because my tarptent notch fits securely into the large, long pocket on the left side. If I had a...
Please forgive the thread drift............
You may want to read this essay from a former mountaineer and outdoor gear CEO.
https://www.patagonia.com/stories/on-tumplines/story-18753.html
He...
The owner of PATAGONIA outdoor gear ( Yvon Chouinard ), has a semi serious back problem. He uses a "Trump Line" to take the weight off of his shoulders / hips and moves it directly to his head /...
https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/ultralight-backpack/osprey-levity-45
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Trust me, there will be more then just hair sticking up as an electrical storm moves in. Nylon jackets will start "crackling" as if they were just pulled out from a dryer. But it is not a big deal,...
too windy on top for a poncho..............the monsoon usually starts cranking up around 2 pm and there will be lots of thunder and probably lightning long before the monsoon rain starts. I have a...
or cocktail hour...................
For a short and challenging hike:
https://azstateparks.com/picacho/things-to-do/trails
a good hike is in Utah/AZ Buckskin Gulch to The Confluence and then down to Lees Ferry.
4 to 5 days First 11 miles are in a slot canyon
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some of my best memories are waking up in the middle of the night, peering through the netting of a bivy and simply stare at the stars for a while.
https://www.walmart.com/store/1369/payson-az/search
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[QUOTE=garyp;2206816]Hello,
I do a lot of hiking in the high sierra and purchased the MSR XGK-EX due to I spend a lot of time above 11k and my pocket rocket seems to have issues at those...
It seems that folks have a short memory............but I would bet, that the Insurance Companies do not.
:eek:
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/24/us/caving-indiana-university.html
consider this.........
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxhup9q1-xc
the trick is to match your pot and windscreen so that the wind screen can be stored inside the pot. you probably already knew...
Hey, try to have a nice day