I have an Atom taken to 36* no problems. The bag fits well 6'4" 250 lbs. I'll use as a quilt leaving it open to the zipper stop... My favorite bag..
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I have an Atom taken to 36* no problems. The bag fits well 6'4" 250 lbs. I'll use as a quilt leaving it open to the zipper stop... My favorite bag..
I have one of the old HH 2.5 I've never tried a side entrance so I could not tell you which one I thought was the Best I just know that I've never had any issues with the bottom entrance. I felt that...
If you just looking to get away from Boyton for a weekend this is just north of Jupiter. There is water available from a ouple of wells but it does need to be treated.
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If your up to the challenge especially this time of year, this is not to far outside Boca http://www.floridaadventuring.com/big-cypress-national-preserve.html
100% Polyester thread is what I've been using for about ten years now it was recommended by one of the nice ladies at Quest Outfitters for sewing tarps and hammocks.
http://www.questoutfitters.com/tent_poles.htm#
The only suggestion I would have, is to try one of the paddling boards such as BWCA Bulletin Board. You probably have better luck finding a ride to share.
My filter blew-out the second day, then I used Polar Pure for the next 3 days and for the last 3 days I use nothing. I had no issues.
FWIW Sierra Trading Post has a hammock stand on sale http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/318,98045_ABO-Gear-Hammock-Stand-Outback.html
Karl,
I use one of these http://www.rei.com/product/749966 and in conjunction with these http://www.rei.com/product/671335 it is really a multi-use day pack. I'll use it for the gym, cycling, day...
Make that three votes for Roan Moutain to US19E
Three pepper hummus on pita, hand full of gorp and sports drink.
Solid advice about putting your pack in a gear bag. I have 2 quater size holes in the pack that I used on the JMT that was caused by the pack getting stuck on baggage conveyor.
I happen to like them, I would not eat them as a steady diet mind you, but only as a supplement to home dried foods. It appears that they choose the most popular meals for their Pro-Pak line, the...
Butt Paste is your friend.
Body Sports resistance bands is what I've been using, they are round as apposed to the flat ones and come with foam colored handles.
Should have read; "Four words of advice, don't forget a hat , SPF 30 or 50 , and a field maintainable filter plus back up tablets".
In 1999 we start just north of Kings Canyon in the John Muir Wilderness we only had ten hiking days and wanted to do Whitney. Should I ever do it again, I will start in Yosemite and take 16 days to...
IMHO lots of solid advice here. My slant would be, since living in Atlanta with the trail so close I would probably start my hike a little further up the AT just to avoid seeing to many hikers (I...
This one with back set into the wind.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkBeZqXU4zk
Cat Stove solo or Penny Stove for two
I'm 6'4" also, a 8X10 works fine for me.
A solution to finding a clear bag such as a clear drybag http://www.cascadedesigns.com/SealLine/Dry-Bags/See-Bag/product maybe you could use a 1 to 2 gal. Zip-loc inside a regular stuff sack
Snip Snip
No worries been using a 1.3 liter titanium pot for the last few years on my Crux sometimes filled to almost the top and have had no problems just make sure it's on a flat surface or...
Below are a few links to areas to paddle on the East Coast and the Midwest. Someone had mentioned the Boundry Waters, chances are that ice out would have not happened by the end of April, was there...