Opinions about alcohol on the trail

[MDSection12]

Serious question....I thought you could make small quantities of shine for personal consumption....No?

I not talking about untaxed shine or illegal shine, so this is not in regard to that very funny comment.

It varies by state.

[rocketsocks]

It varies by state.

Thanks, yeah i couldn't get my head around making beer and wine and not being able to cook some shine.


If you love your country, your gonna have to love moonshine~Tickle..."moonshiners"

[bfayer]

It varies by state.

True states have their laws but the feds say not without an expensive and highly regulated distilling plant permit.

Also keep in mind lead and methanol contamination is still an issue with shine.

[MDSection12]

Thanks, yeah i couldn't get my head around making beer and wine and not being able to cook some shine.

As bfayer states above, there are still some health concerns with distillation that are not an issue with simple fermantation.

[Luddite]

You haven't had a long night at a shelter until you're with a group of hikers passing around a vial of acid.

[rocketsocks]

As bfayer states above, there are still some health concerns with distillation that are not an issue with simple fermantation.

like illegal stills goin boom boom

[rocketsocks]

You haven't had a long night at a shelter until you're with a group of hikers passing around a vial of acid.

Button button, who's got the button.

[bfayer]

You haven't had a long night at a shelter until you're with a group of hikers passing around a vial of acid.

Was that really necessary.

[Chaco Taco]

You haven't had a long night at a shelter until you're with a group of hikers passing around a vial of acid.

now that's a party

[hikerboy57]

now that's a party

calls for a safety meeting.

[Chaco Taco]

calls for a safety meeting.

on it......

[hikerboy57]

on it......

well thats one thing thats the same on the trail-a quick and immediate reaction

[Chaco Taco]

well thats one thing thats the same on the trail-a quick and immediate reaction

Im always in hiker mode

[Tuckahoe]

I dont really have anything to contribute, but seeing how the thread is going and in honor of the OP Fakin the Funk...

[Dogwood]

Eight yrs later. Page #423. Someone will STILL have something to say about the most famous and widely consumed DRUG - alcohol.

[George]

Eight yrs later. Page #423. Someone will STILL have something to say about the most famous and widely consumed DRUG - alcohol.

I say it should be more available and less costly

[Hairbear]

calls for a safety meeting.

Alice and the white rabbit are osha reps.

[weary]

Cheers, I am also a 2014 potential thru hiker. I am not a regular drinker but have no issue with someone who enjoys a drink or two while on trail whatsoever. If you are not drunk who cares. It is your time on trail, your money,your body,your life and I am just there to enjoy the trail just like you. Hike your own hike is not just about the walking and speed or how you tackle the trail, it is about respecting yourself like others. You like to drink? , fine by me.

Not only that, but numerous studies have shown that those of us who drink moderately live longer than those who don't -- both teetotalers and drunks.

[MDSection12]

well thats one thing thats the same on the trail-a quick and immediate reaction

Can never be too careful about safety.

[DaSchwartz]

yes, you will deal with alcohol on the trail, and yes, you will deal with drunks on the trail. If drunks and alcohol are a problem to you, avoid the shelters as much as possible