I have worn Oboz Sawtooth low hiking shoes for years now, on trail, on daily walks, going to the grocery store, working in the yard, remodeling, just about all the time. After a number of previous...
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I have worn Oboz Sawtooth low hiking shoes for years now, on trail, on daily walks, going to the grocery store, working in the yard, remodeling, just about all the time. After a number of previous...
Oh, no! So very sorry to hear that. He will be greatly missed. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Years ago I found this in an ad for hiking boots (can't remember the brand so I can't properly attribute):
You could get mauled by a bear and die.
You could get bit by a snake and die.
You could...
I just did a quick run through the "interwebs", as my son calls them, and apparently some dwr treatments are much less toxic than others, especially since 2016. No indication on the Hilleberg site...
Thank you all for the great input. I'm still leaning hard toward the Hilleberg tents. I think I'll get all my gear out this weekend, cull what I can, and see how much more tent weight I...
Like Five Tango, as a 69 year old, about the max weight I can carry is 30 pounds in the winter and 25 in the summer. My biggest problem right now is that my beloved TarpTent has died. So I need a...
Your daughter is adorable, and an absolute inspiration to this "old lady".
Several years ago I met a young girl hiking south with her grandmother to complete the AT in Georgia. I think she was...
I was worried about the same thing, and contacted TarpTent a couple of years ago. They said that the silnylon would not delaminate or wear off, and no waterproofing was necessary. They did...
A couple of weeks ago I tripped over videos on youtube done by Abbie Barnes of, it seems, every possible hiking trail in the UK. The first one I watched was for the West Highland Way, and it is now...
I don't have that one, but I do have Hiking the Florida Trail by Johnny Molloy. If you're interested, I'd be happy to send it to you. It's going to need a new home by the end of January.
I love my Deuter Act Lite 65+10. It is a little heavy, compared to some other packs, but it has never, ever hurt me, anywhere, even with a 32 pound winter load. For me, the balance and fit are...
HooKooDooKu -
Great idea about the string line level attached to a hiking pole. Thanks!
Hey, Skinnbones, I'm in Clearwater. The dream never really dies. After a failed attempt four plus years ago, I'm trying to get to the AT in October to do a shake down hike (again) in Georgia,...
I'm 67 and overweight (ok, morbidly obese) and nothing has worked so far. On a whim (and with a little more desperation than I like to admit), I joined Weight Watchers online. I know. Weight...
A guy I was dating in the late 70's who introduced me to camping and hiking. We spent one New Years at Amicalola and nearly froze, but hiking the approach trail got me hooked. Thanks, Raymond!!
How really cold it was in them there mountains at night, especially for a Florida girl. Next time I'm taking a much, much warmer sleeping bag!
Gossamer Gear has a padded pouch that attaches to the shoulder strap with Velcro that looks like it might have a little added protection for smart phones, etc.
IMHO, just like a lot of other things, getting over the fear of being alone at a shelter or campsite comes with doing it anyway. I was nervous at first, even car camping without friends and family...
Lnj - I had the same issues when preparing for my 2013 thru attempt. I ended up walking three to four miles a day, with a longer hike on the weekends, every couple of weeks. I also used a step...
Walking England, Wales and Scotland is one of three things left on my priority bucket list. Have a great time!!
I've used Marie Callender's Easy Sides (add water to fill line on the package and microwave) on the trail, and they work great. Just add boiling water and stir occasionally until the pasta...
+1 on zappos.com
I slow to the posted speed limit in small towns out of respect for the people who live there. I know how I feel when some idiot drives like a maniac through my neighborhood full of kids, pets, and...
Thank you! I've been struggling to make a comeback from a miserably failed thru in 2014, wondering if everyone was right about how I shouldn't have even tried because I'm too [insert adjective]. ...
Saj -
Give them something to do to participate in the hike like sending you mail drops or collecting and mailing cards and goodies. Invite them over and show them everything in your pack, explain...