I find both of these statements humorous for different reasons.
While the food is similarly secured by just being in the canister, having canisters slung about could be an issue. Its a better...
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I find both of these statements humorous for different reasons.
While the food is similarly secured by just being in the canister, having canisters slung about could be an issue. Its a better...
Just to be clear, since the translation is a bit spotty, you're looking for a hammock setup that can be used on the ground as needed? And in terms of too much weight and bulk, you're talking about...
Would they take you back to the other side of the dam? :banana
Ditto
I do think I will add a bear bag to start hanging on some short trips where I am likely to have a log or such to sit on - to ditch the 2.2# can on those trips. The can tends to be a catch...
One thing I love about the AT is the sheer number of decent places to camp. And this is flat spots with fire rings along the trail, not just plentiful trees anywhere for hanging a hammock. The...
Yes, and if its real cold, might as well go ahead and use the hot water bottle method of staying warm and end up with lukewarm water in the a.m. that is easy to heat up. (if you can get your alcohol...
I've done section 4 from Porters Gap to Bull Gap, its a good section with great views, not a lot of up and down once you get up to what is mostly a ridgewalk. I do recall a section of a mile or so...
Started to reply on your other thread and realized I'm not qualified since I don't get toe blisters. Got heel blisters until I figured out how to buy for my feet - need a decent amount of heel slip,...
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Happened across this by accident, but thought I'd make an updating post. I come Nobo from ATL and have gone both ways, off I-40 and by taking 209 at the Lake Junaluska exit and continuing straight...
I don't buy that no one cares about a 5lb hammock on an extended backpack. I don't. There's a reason the Lawson is called a "camping" hammock. And yes, this is a long trail backpacking site, which...
What's the fun of having no gear? We buy gear because of what we could do with it, kinda like SUVs, so why not take it and use it if we're actually going to do the activity its meant for?
Its an older hotel in a state park up a nice litte low gear hill next to an extremely popular waterfall. So its gonna cost a bit more than a Comfort Inn, but its in the ballpark for accommodations...
LOT easier said than done. Kudos to you for doing it.
A good suggestion whether its a tent or hammock. But a tarp in a hammock setup is not only easier to setup in the rain, but they typically have more dry s.f. area, especially if you consider the...
This is true, but not exactly truth. I'm not quite sure why there haven't been bear can recommendations in other sections - for example, the section on the other side of Neel Gap, or between Muskat...
Lots of love for ULA packs, and I would recommend the Catalyst, though I get why others use the Circuit or Ohm. I just find that its the one pack that does all for me - mostly, as I have a CDT for...
I would absolutely take my Catalyst, which is listed as 75L, but that includes the side, back and hip pockets. The main body is about 50L which is plenty large, but what I like is that it cinches...
If this if for a through hike, then I suggest you read trail reports of those who've thru'd with a hammock. Its really not much of an issue, but then you may have to make some accommodations for...
Gosh, talking about spending a lot of $$ on essentially a coffin. I went through this same kinda thing a while back, having a std 2p tent at 5lbs and wanted something lighter. By the time I went...
First of all, iceberg is some awesome hydrating, crunchy blandness that goes well with fatty dressings like ranch, blue cheese, etc. Love me a big wedge or cobb. A mix of lettuce is always good,...
I believe the trail has been moved in between Mooney Gap and where you start up Albert where it used to skirt a sheer drop, which I think is now a side trail to access that spot. Nothing at the top...
Add phillips head screw driver for adjusting the clamp on my trekking poles. Less the needle and thread which is useless in my hands anyway. I carry this which has all. It is sufficient for minor...
First off, I feel like the feedback you're gonna get here is SO much better, or at least more refined, than what you'll get on social media platforms. Lots of folks are just doing that these days,...
Seemed flat to me, but the truth is that most sites at high elevation aren't going to be perfect. Its the compromise you pay for being up there, along with the extra wind bonus. Here's another,...