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I've been lucky enough to come across 3 yards of PUL (Polyurethane Laminate Fabric) and I was wondering if anyone here had used it. It is supposedly waterproof and breathable. I tend to want to...

I've been occupying my non-hiking time this winter with metal detecting and now it's time to gear up for hitting the trail. I'm in the market for a new sleeping pad and I want as thick as possible...

Hubby bought me a tent at a yardsale over the weekend. It's in rather good shape for being an older model (Eureka, 4 person) but it isn't as waterproof as I'm sure it was when it was new.
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I got terrible, deep blisters on the balls of my feet on my first hike. I wear Merrill Moab hiking boots. Two of the blisters were so deep they took several weeks to finally surface. Since then I've...

Went hiking last weekend in Havelock, NC--Neusiok Trail. (finished the second half, btw) Ticks were HORRIBLE!! In the first several hours on the trail my granddaughter and I probably flicked off 25...

U.S. 250 Rockfish Gap: 276 miles (5 hrs)

Creek Dancer-- I didn't see 32oz Gatorade on the trail. The first people I saw--at Dogwood Shelter--just happened to be from right here in Manteo. We could only laugh that we went all that way and...

ooohhhh, I didn't think of the way I had my shoes laced. I hate how my shoes get too tight in the toe box so I unlaced half way down and tied a knot before relacing. Has worked like a charm, but I...

...was a huge success!
We hiked the southern half of the Neusiok Trail yesterday. My daughter, Kelsey (age 17) and my granddaughter, Olivia (age 6) went along. It was GREAT!
On Friday we hiked...

I took my 6 year-old granddaughter on OUR very first hike this weekend. I definitely didn't drag her, she has been begging me to take her hiking since September when I started talking about it. I...

I was wearing wigwam wool socks and Merril Moab's. I changed socks mid-way through to another brand of thinner wool socks. I don't know what kind they are, but they say Active LT and Point6 on them. ...

Blisters!
At about mile 7 of 12 the bottoms of my feet, actually the balls of my feet, started to burn. I've read about using duck tape to cover hot spots thus preventing blisters, but didn't know...

I'm considering this weekend. I sent you a PM with a couple of questions. If you are still interested in joining me after reading it let me know.

-Michelle

Didn't think of this!


I'm using Tyvek for a footprint and my rainfly doesn't hook to the ends of the poles. SO, I devised a method using masonry string with loops tied in the ends to make a...

Thanks, I've been on that site quite a bit lately. I hope it was okay to print off the brochures about the trail. They were PDF so I figured it was. I'm hosting a meeting here in Manteo next week,...

Spectacular! I can't wait to see that. I can show you the most beautiful sunsets across the sound, but I long to see a sunrise or a sunset through trees or over a mountain.

Made the trip to Norfolk last night to attend the TATC Meeting. Nice people there. Thank you to Ned for introcucing himself and making us feel welcome. Great presentation on Water Bar Maintenance....

Just left Cary store heading to the one at North Hills. Yes, bought membership. Also a new sleeping bag! More details later. Ps...survived Barbie shopping at Toys RUs too.

Oh, Cary store.

A 3 hour car ride (two so far) and brunch at Cracker Barrel. Should be there about 1:00. High hopes for a sleeping bag and maybe a backpack.

I'm not limiting my hiking interest to the AT, but it is my ultimate goal. Personally, I'm also looking into the best time to hike the Neusiok Trail, here in NC. I'd rather avoid the worst of the...

Squirrel Bait, I'll PM you.

As for Bob White--couldn't find him in member list. I'll check the phone book.

Love my P-Style. Chose it over the flexible silicone one because I was worried it be too easy to accidentally collapse it during use. I have never been able to squat and pee without either getting my...

I wore one many years ago and my kids still wear them. They weigh next to nothing, so from the Mom point of view, I say put it in the retainer case your orthodontis gave you and pack it with your...

I am looking for anyone local, or local enough, to the Outer Banks/Manteo area who is willing to help me set-up a meet-and-greet for people here who might be interested in hiking.

This area is...