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Okay, awesome. Thank you, everyone!

I use AquaMira (which I love) for water treatment. I use my cooking pot or submerge my water bag to get water, depending on the water source, which I then treat. I haven't been sick yet, but I wonder...

As much as I love forums and reading about other people's experiences and gear, here's a well-kept secret about hammock camping: it doesn't have to be that complicated. My shelter kit includes a...

After swearing by CCF mattresses for their durability and weight, I finally splurged on a Thermarest NeoAir and I can't believe how much I was missing out on. It's only a few ounces lighter than my...

Yeah, definitely go for it. None of the mountains are especially high, but Maine doesn't indulge in many switchbacks, and the soil is thin, so the hiking can be a little tough. Definitely do some...

At the Hurd Brook lean-to (at the northern edge of the 100 Mile Wilderness in Maine) a few weekends ago there was a shady character who called himself "Pancake Madness." He talked a lot about setting...

Awesome- thanks everyone.

Hey all- I use AquaMira, which I like, and I've been using a clean sock or bandana or whatever to filter out the visible debris as I fill my nalgene bottle, which has worked out fine because of the...

LOL, you guys- because I "know my animal," I know that I need to have her contained/leashed - not just at night, but all the time- which is why I asked the question in the first place. My "mastery"...

Thanks to everyone. Lots of good stuff here to think about.

I've only ever taken my dog on day hikes, and I'd like to start doing some weekend hikes with her this year. I tarp/bivy, and I'm concerned about my dog wandering off in the night, as she's far too...

Bending it at all was excruciating. Luckily, the fellow hikers who happened upon me had the ace bandage (I didn't have one- live and learn), which they wrapped very tightly over/around the knee...

Duct tape for an injured joint? I seriously cannot imagine how incredibly painful that would be. Not only does it continue to swell at an alarming rate for several hours (creating a potentially...

Amen. Frankly, my fall could have been much, much worse. I was coming down a steep, long expanse of bald rock (nothing new to me- I grew up hiking in Maine) when my knee gave out. I tumbled a$$ over...

After my shakedown, I've made a few changes to my list:
1. Ditch the Kindle. The slightest chill drains the battery. Bring a book instead.
2. Add campshoes- crocs seem like the best option.
3....

I was planning on hiking SOBO this year, but during a shakedown hike a few weeks ago, I had a bad fall and tore the ACL in my right knee. I thought I'd share a few lessons I learned that day:

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Another hiker and I will be in the Route 7/Tyringham, Massachusetts area and would love a shuttle back to our car on Tuesday, April 19, if anyone will be available. We will reimburse for gas!

(The bread bags are just a barrier between my clean camp socks and wet/filthy boots- they're not shoes on their own. Sorry that was so confusing. Thank you again for all the feedback!)

Maybe I'll see you on the trail! Have a great trip!

Good to hear- thanks again!

Yeah, you're definitely right. My alcy stove is the one piece of gear in which I have no faith, which is probably because I made it myself and haven't used it much. I'd eat cold the whole way if I...

Thank you for all the feedback! I didn't list what I'm wearing (convertible hiking pants/shorts, socks, etc.) I heard that hydration tubes can get pretty funky, so I've never tried one. Do you like...

I was figuring the long underwear coupled with my hiking clothes and rain jacket would be enough backup insulation for while I am hiking (or in my long underwear and buried in my sleeping bag when...

Hey all,
Reading everyone's gear lists and the feedback on them has been incredibly helpful for me. I've done a lot of hiking but not much backpacking, so I still have a lot to learn. I'll be going...

I have an eco-drive, and it hates cold and dark (ie: winter). So, if you're relying on an eco-drive for, well, accuracy, make sure that you wear it all the time to keep it warm (especially at night)...