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I get all the fish scales I want for free at the seafood counter

Don't smoke your weed in your tent if you are camped near other hikers. It is so annoying when you are trying to sleep and someone else's smoke comes...

I wear a lot of fishing pants and shirts. They are quick dry and are lightweight. The only downside is the clothing wears out quickly and needs to be...

Looks like you survive a Blizzard, that pack big enough for 10 jars of peanut butter?

Seems like dropping a whole lot of names for a book.

Obit: https://www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com/obituary/Colin-Gooder

Mildred Norman "Peace Pilgrim" 1952. first woman to hike the AT

I will add a second vote for Dorothy Laker. Don't know why she rarely gets mentioned.

My Notch Li had the same issue - I could be very careful to roll it perfectly, and it would fit. Otherwise it was a bit of a fight. Not wanting to...

Thanks for posting! This is one of the first years in memory when I didn't get a chance to go on a winter trip, so I appreciate you helping me hike...

I Love my Black Diamond Storm 450, battery detector, shut off, dimable red and white light, extremely bright for night hiking.

I carry some Lawson Ti shepherd hooks because they slide relatively easily between rocks and cracks. However, if any natural anchors are handy I will...

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...

Disagree. Weighing gear can easily become an obsession; the "gram weenie" is the butt of jokes for a reason. But carrying excessive weight in...

Thanks for the link to “The Hiking Life” some funny stuff there

I only have that beard in the Winter, same with the giant winter pack, so I don't look the same as the rest of the year. Yes, that was me being...

^I thought I recognized you in that video from some of your Cohos videos. You were the one that had a moose chase you down the street (I believe now...

I try to do at least half a loop every year, but I have so many trails I want to hit every year now that it is getting hard to keep up. Might try to...

a nickel weighs exactly 5.0 grams to test your scales... not that I worry about weight and weigh my pack like that. I like to not weigh my pack, that...

Do you then have to subtract the weight of the fish?

I use Groundhog Minis. I never had a problem in dirt. The only problem Ive encountered is once at a local favorite loop of mine all the designated...

I am another NU25 user. I have the previous version with micro usb charge port. It's a great light, probably my only piece of gear I am not compelled...

Sorry, I don't have that info available. Most people nowadays ask how fast can it boil 2 cups of water. :) (canister users);)

What's the running time of the XL3 big opening vs XL3 small opening?

I have a cabin on the GLT, and do the trail annually let me know if you want some campany��

Just did some hiking on the Mt. Holyoke range - I can imagine in the summer the puds but without leaves there was just constant gorgeous views!...

Thank you for posting these thoughts. Yes to each, especially when enduring someone gripping about the trail rather than their own poor choice of...