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You know what I dislike? When people use the word "hippy" in a negative way like talking about burning them along with the shelters. I don't even really know what a "hippy" is, but it always seems...

Hey RITBlake I live in Hamden and have never heard of Galyans are you out of state somewhere? possibly in the tri-state area so it will be a close drive to scoop up some deals

I have a Kelty Zen 98 two person tent. The tenet works well for my uses but with one catch. The rain fly stciks together (only the interior side not the exterior) when it is rolled up and packed...

Since nobody has posted anything about this shelter i guess i can add some input. Basic CT great condition with four campsites and a pit privy. They have not got to this site to install the above...

Deacon's Seat and Kneebreaker, I prefer the latter. I wonder if it has any other slang names? one thing is for sure it does not keep out porkies or any other animals maybe it would stop cattle.

Many lean-to's,that I have seen, have a space between the front and the sleeping platform that is about 3 feet wide. Does this space have a name and what is the purpose of the gap?

I was there this past weekend and the pump was not working at all. The temp was 15 F at night so that does not help. The register at the site had numerous posts of the pump not working in the summer...

Besides the obvious Be safe and always hang your food, are there areas of the AT where it is not neccesary to hang your food? and are there shelters where bear poles or other hanging systems located?

You Know it Youngblood. Proper funeral services will be order followed by some down time to reflect and mourn. Then i will play the pack field again

Right on RITblake. All the Nutmeggers know that the best pie in the country is not in New York or Chicago (although good) but rather found on Wooster street in New Haven, CT. Specifically Frank...

I'm with cshir003 on this one. I thought externals were dead considering mine was the only one i have seen on a trail or in store in quite some time. As for choosing between In and Ext try them both...

Sooty Black pots equals the charm of true camping. The boil time is right up there with the gas stoves and fuel is always at your finger tips. The zip stove will eat up any type of wood and wood...

When it comes to sleeping pads I feel they are more for insulation from the ground (especialy in winter) than for comfort in terms of making your spot bed like. Like many others I use a ridge-a-rest...