Acid + Time + Temperature. The stronger, longer or higher the worse the outcome. I would have no concern with any of the food options mentioned. I don't think most backpacking type meals will have a...
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Acid + Time + Temperature. The stronger, longer or higher the worse the outcome. I would have no concern with any of the food options mentioned. I don't think most backpacking type meals will have a...
I haven't carried tent stakes for almost two decades. While I am usually in a hammock under a tarp, this is also true when I bring a tent. I tie off to saplings, roots, rocks, logs, whatever. These...
As has been mentioned, probably have too much stuff. I see you posted your list, I have not looked at it yet.
Another variable often over looked is how one stows their gear in the pack....
nice grab snapper!
See you on the trail!
-dT
Poop hike! Take a walk through the woods looking for, and possibly identifying animal poop.
I often carry both. One other use I have found is for fire building (I am a backpacker, canoeist, camper, etc...) The umbrella creates a nice dry spot under which a fire can be built. As the fire...
I would only count trekking poles if they will spend a significant amount of time in your pack. If most of the time they are being used, then no.
While they are marketed as "load lifters", they are not. They are straps to adjust the shoulder straps. Since the mariposa is designed to be used with under 30lbs total weight, I don't find them...
While they are marketed as "load lifters", they are not. They are straps to adjust the shoulder straps. Since the mariposa is designed to be used with under 30lbs total weight, I don't find them...
I also have a Gorilla. I have a Mariposa as well (actually two of them, the original silnylon and a new version). I have friends who love the ULA as much as I love my Mariposa. You can't go wrong...
Yep. Agree with everyone. C Robs use of the harie dryer is a great suggestion. I also start with the boots warm. Heat boots with hairdryer, apply snowseal, heat again. Back in the day we just left...
Nestle also has KLIM.
I have found this version of powdered whole milk in asian groceries.
Always. Not much to see when my eyes are closed.
My sister (in Texas) just finished a road trip with her kids. As she was going through a small town in another state (I do not recall) she saw what looked to be an old church being reused. The...
I dont use tent stakes. I tie off to other trees, saplings, rocks, roots, whatever I can find. Much more secure. Been a dedicated hammocker for over a decade with never a need for stakes.
As for...
tied to trunk of tree, just above a branch so that is stays "up", even better in a "Y" of a tree to hold it. Only had one animal attack it 5 years ago. A raccoon (I think) spent hours on it, but did...
I almost always have mine directly under my hammock. The tarp provides a lot of coverage so things stay dry underneath. I know some people have a small piece of a ground cloth they set gear on. But...
The age dilemma aside, most kids of any age do not care fir just "hiking", there usually needs to be something else. Whether the hike culminates in a cool spot to camp, or a swimming hole, or neat...
To go with the cheese, get dehydrated refried bean flakes. These rehydrate fine in cold water. Put on a tortilla with cheese, and some taco bell sauce for a bean burrito. If pre-made in morning using...
For most people the difference in hiking speed is not that much. The variance in total distance covered per day is mostly a result of difference in time spent hiking, not speed.
I have a <10oz Fanatic Fringe (not in existence anymore) medium green. It is basically a RayWay pack. A tiny tear in fabric, which was sewn. Also sewn on are a couple of tiny plaric d-rings to allow...
bump to see if anyone has a used mariposa.
2026 for me. Retire and thru hike.
I am used to being thought of as a heretic.
We used to do these trips before the age of cell phones and gps. When I return from being unplugged for weeks at a time it is amazing how little I missed. Nothing really changed. I would have a...