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    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: Storminnorman Today, 23:20 Go to last post
    HooKooDooKu

    Mountain Lions in GSMNP

    Thread Starter: HooKooDooKu

    Apparently there continues to be claims of Mountain Lions in GSMNP.

    While filtering some water during a break at Double Spring Gap shelter,

    Last Post By: GoldenBear Today, 23:09 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.

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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: jgillam Today, 22:23 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: JNI64 Today, 22:00 Go to last post
    devoidapop

    Congaree NP

    Thread Starter: devoidapop

    I had to bail on the neusiok trail this weekend, so I'm looking at wandering the trails in Congaree and spending a night backcountry camping. Anyone been

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