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ha lol dam Dr's, I was getting a little ahead of my self. This is one skill I'm trying to learn more about and not be reliant of gps or use one. I have to carry a altimeter that would help a lot...

I'm not talking following a trail, I can use a compass just trying to perfect the skill.

I like the mirror baseplate more because it's more accurate at taking a bearing (view object and bearing...

I'm looking for spending on a good compass for bushwacking have used both before but what do you guys think?

What do you use, weight does not matter I would need a sighting mirror for a baseplate

I use filter during summer with miox pen, winter miox or boil. I love the pen because ill just make that bleach cocktail which is good for everything (water treatment, medical emergencies, cleaning...

very true! I use to own the otter box but i lost too much money with it, drunk nights at the bar money would stick to the case (sticky). I switched to the life proof case and love it waterproof too!

i want the gps as a check, but there is so much stuff out there. watches with altimeter and barometer (is that accurate, some have storm warning).

I have a solar charger, biolite stove, and a...

I have all trails pro on my iphone 5s, loaded with the whole AT on it and I love it, just want a GPS as a back up or is it a waste of money???

Looking for a new gps I'm learning bushwhacking and compass skills where i can get lost easily, plus i like to carry a gps with me too. I am not a gram counter, so weight is not a issue but i would...

I do agree some people are not prepared/prepped properly for the job at hand.

I can relate to that as I forgot my brand new spork at home. Eating became a chore and inhaling a noodle like a savage...

Very true

Lol weeding the gene pool

when i said if they keep going that way they end up in the smokies, they laughed then the o sh$% face kicked in lol

Went for a 3 day 2 night section in Harriman St park, started at BearMT. During my hike to west mt shelter i noticed i had 2 people following me with no gear and half hour till sun down, finally one...

Sorry seedhouse, I'm now looking more into tarptent looks great! Anyone else own a tarptent

I'm looking for a new tent (for 2 people), I like the big agnes silhouse2. Before I drop alot of money I would like your advice. For solo I hang or use a tarp. My girl likes tents and its an easier...

1+ on that

I upgraded to alltrails pro like it fun accurate app for iPhone was able to find. Things off trail no problem when playing with it. Fun to map out own topo map which also shows elevation gain not bad...

True I will use it to decon Large amounts of water at night. Which should extend my filter life thanks

I know a lot of people say that you don't need to worry about virus,but i cant afford to get sick. i just completed a section hike of 5 days (first solo hike amazing experience). I used the...

Any one try alltrails pro, then u can save the topo to your phone but $50 a year ...

1+ on goal zero I recharge all my batteries from it (aa and aaa). Also the panel has a USB charger there so I can charge what ever. But the small battery packs seem great recharge when u hit town....

Ok I may just be overly paranoid, I cook and clean away from camp I would never feel safe keeping food in the tent/hammock.

Just wondering what you guys or gals like to do in the trail, hang food or use a bear container? I normally hang food have never had a problem with an animal getting to my food (i don't use a steel...

i like msr, had a whisperlite for at least 8 years and i bring that for group trips when you can split the weight of fuel and cooking container etc. a friend of mine had a jetboil ti and the metal...

Whisperlite is my favorite, i played around with alcohol stoves in the winter, try to melt snow not worth the weight in fuel. I got the esbit stand (the one that clicks together) can use trangia or...

Thank you so much