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thanks for the tips so far

everyone seems to be talking about how well ground pads work in hammocks. I personaly like using a thick wool blanket underneath my sleeping bag, the biggest one you can find. it might weigh a bit,...

over the holidays, I got a camping bivy. I was wondering how bivies, in general, compare to tents and hammocks

this might not be the best idea for you, but what I did was find a friend that was already doing things like this and planed a day trip with him and didn't tell my parent until the day before, and...

only took what I could fit in a bandana

most flannel is synthetic

the best backpack i've used was an ll bean continental rucksack. it was light, comfy, relativity durable, and a good size(for me)

i have a hobo stove that i made, it works well for me.

this is more of a minimalist gear list, but it might help a bit
1. Shelter
a. Tarp
b. hammock
2. polar-fleas Sleeping bag liner
3. Extra clothes
a. Mostly...

I noticed a small rip in my hammock. i tried fixing it by sewing it and covering the seem with silicon. that lasted for a few months. is there any more permanent solutions that don't require...

I've been going out on overnight trips with as little as i can. so far I've gotten down to 10 things, not including my backpack

Why the gun

I'm currently using a homemade camping wood stove, planing on using that for a thru hike. the only problem i can see is when it rains and theres not much dry wood around. what other cheap solutions...

I already have my own opinion on this(fila in summer, keens in winter), just want to get an idea about which one is more popular here. if you don't like either of these, why and what do you like...

ok,anyone know if its legal? if its not, is that only so in certain areas? has anyone ever done it? how would someone go about doing it?

I've been saying that same thing for years

a hammock, tarp, lensatic compass, fire steal, and magnesium fire starter :clap

any suggestions
right now I'm considering either a hammock or a tarp. which might be better? :-?