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It looks like Damascus is having Trail Days this year. Does anyone know if a lot of vendors will go this year? The official page doesn't seem to list vendors for now.

Legal in most states with a permit.

I wish there was a Dyneema version.

I would look at Eureka tents. They tend to be a bit more robust, but also light enough, and inexpensive. Both the Midori 2 and Suma 2 would work for you.

Leaving your pet copperhead in the car is not a crime.

Driving distances:

The trail from Front Royal to Harper's Ferry is between 35 minutes (Snickers Gap) and 55 minutes (Harper's Ferry) from Dulles Airport. The trail in Maryland is between an hour...

Preparation is important. Have your wood ready--tiny pieces, medium pieces, larger pieces. Wood is usually dry on the inside so slice off wet bark, or split open bigger pieces.

If you need a fire...

At least two video bloggers (Craig Mains "Hawk" and Ole Hickory) are doing NB flip-flops from Harper's Ferry this year. They are both doing great and post daily videos so you can see how things went...

Bears were very difficult and dangerous to kill for stone age people with bows and arrows and spears. A brave who could kill a bear by himself was considered chief material. One reason bear claws and...

Our ancestors didn't have these problems. They would have been thrilled with a bear which entered their camp--easy to collect high-fat food wrapped in a valuable, warm skin.

Bring the chemical warmer packets. They weigh an ounce or less. How many nights will it be cold enough to really need them?

That is a Forest Service trail, under the US Dept of Agriculture not Interior.

I don't read that at all in the memo.

1. The memo asks the agencies involved to determine whether public comment is required, and the solicit those comments.

2. There would have been a dozen...

What's wrong with the campground on the river? $15 for a tent site.

In my part of the East Coast, hot summers and warm falls are often (but not always) followed by colder, snowier winters. I am stocking up on firewood and getting my fall outdoor work done early this...

Why would it be expensive to repair/replace?

1. I am surprised they can change the regulations that govern the trails without public comment.

2. Both human-powered mountain bikes and horses can travel at 25mph or more.

3. Snow mobiles...

Some of this can be fixed with hormones--thyroid and testosterone.

When I did winter camping, we had flask canteens that hung by a cord around our necks, inside our outer layers. At night the canteen goes in the sleeping bag with you.

The LDS (Mormon Church) sells very inexpensive canned bulk foods, including dried pinto beans and sometimes dried refried beans. Their Apple Slices look ideal for backpacking. They can be mail...

I'd bring things to eat that you enjoy eating and that you can eat while walking. I'd be eating sandwiches, Cheetos, an apple, a banana, granola bars, Snickers bars, and some hard candy. I'd also...

Some of the rental car companies have facilities at Union Station as well. There is also an Amtrak option to Louisville via Pittsburg and switch to the local train in Frederick, MD.

The train is not direct from BWI. You have to take a train to Union Station, DC first and then on to Harper's Ferry. The trains are both Amtrak and MARC (Maryland commuter rail) depending upon the...

When I was a Boy Scout I used all-leather moccasins as camp shoes. They must weight less than Crocs and they certainly take up less space in the pack. I notice that Bass Pro still sells...

I hate heights. On a bridge like Bear Mountain I would close my eyes, hold onto the railing, and just walk.