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    brswan

    [FS] REI Quarter Dome 1 Tent - Current Model Used Two Nights

    Thread Starter: brswan

    I was getting into backpacking but life got in the way. I bought this in 2017 and used it for two nights. It's been in my closet ever since and packed

    Last Post By: brswan Today, 07:50 Go to last post
    JNI64

    Fire making skills

    Thread Starter: JNI64

    So I make a couple of pretty cool fire starters I'd thought I'd share. And I know it's probably been covered a thousand times but hey I'm bored. 1 is

    Last Post By: pure_mahem Today, 04:18 Go to last post
    Glenn

    Winter and Darkness

    Thread Starter: Glenn

    I've never backpacked in the early Winter. How do you deal with 12 hours or more of darkness? Can't imagine all that time in a tent.

    Last Post By: fastfoxengineering Today, 00:47 Go to last post
    The Mouth

    Dehydrated Recipes

    Thread Starter: The Mouth

    Hey everyone, I am planning on using dehydrated food and freezer bag cooking. Does anyone have any good recipes for this style of cooking? I have a cook

    Last Post By: JNI64 Today, 00:45 Go to last post
    Storminnorman

    Down bag

    Thread Starter: Storminnorman

    Looking at possibly purchasing a new sleeping bag. I think I have narrowed it down to one of these three. They all look good but I’m not sure. The prices

    Last Post By: OwenM Yesterday, 21:58 Go to last post
    ghetto-okie

    Just for fun.....

    Thread Starter: ghetto-okie

    How many of you moved near the AT after you finished your thru? How many of you Lashers or section hikers moved near the trail to have easier access?

    Last Post By: Patrickjd9 Yesterday, 20:57 Go to last post