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does anybody know of some good hiking locations near Houston? I'm looking to do some overnight and weekend trips to test out some gear and regain some sanity
thanks,
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AT - 2013
PCT - 2014

Hey fellow hikers! i'm trying to sort out a logistics issue in regards to dealing with all my maps & guidebook. For my thru hike im planning on using Yogi's handbook along with Halfmile's maps &...

im doing some last minute planning for a 2014 thru hike and ive heard alot about how hot it gets on the pct, but im wondering how cold does it get? The reason i ask is im trying to determine if i...

1) I have a Black Diamond Mega Light tarp tent. Technically its a 4-man shelter but in reality its a cozy 2-man or a snug fit for 3 people. Has anybody here used it on the PCT? I'm debating coupling...

In reality, do i really need a bear canister for a thru hike? I dont want to pay for one, dont want to carry one, and doubt all my food will fit in one. I'm just wondering if most people actually use...

my advice... go do the PCT. if i can thru hike the AT with no physical preparation, a marathon runner can thru hike the PCT. its gonna be the exact same as the JMT... only alot longer. stop dreaming...

i met him at Trubrit's in virginia. im pretty sure he had survived it at that point. im pretty sure he finished his thru hike as well.
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It can be done. i hiked with someone who carried a DSLR the whole way. one option is to put the camera in a gallon size zip lock and then put it in a soft case. she would carry it in her pack if the...

I did a 2013 sobo thru hike. didnt treat or filter water at all... until i got giardia in New Hampshire. After that i treated my water every time (aqua mira) until i got to Tennessee then quit...

posted my 2013 thru hike video on youtube if anybody is interested... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ca8bMmDZ88

are frogg toggs windproof?

This may be a dumb question, but what do i do with my pack when i retire to my tent at night? I've been car camping all my life but im pretty new to hiking and have only stayed in shelters so far. Im...