Backpacking cat?

[nufsaid]

You really don't know anything about cats do you? No self respecting cat is going to walk on a leash. They might put the leash around your neck.

If cats are prone to violence all the more reason they should be leashed or contained in some type of enclosure.

[trailangelbronco]

There is a new joke brewing here.

A Cat, Bear, and a Monkey walk into an AT Shelter......

[sheepdog]

As long as a cat is well mannered and kept on a leash I see no problem with them being on the trail.

groan.......

[Brewerbob]

If cats are prone to violence all the more reason they should be leashed or contained in some type of enclosure.

Who said they were violent? They know what they want and they expect complaince. You're parents displined you, were they violent?

[Jim Adams]

cats rock!

geek

[tscoffey]

If the cat isn't carrying their own pack, or at least walking on its own legs, can it really be considered a backpacking cat? .

For those who would demand that the kitty not be considered a backpacking kitty I say - HYOKH (Hike Your Own Kitty Hike)

[sbhikes]

I've always wanted to take my parrot backpacking, but that would be too big a pain in the butt. Too much poop on my shoulder, too many scratchy claws grabbing my neck, too much ear-biting when the bird wants something and god forbid a hawk drop out of the sky and nab my bird. Oh, and no way would sleeping with a bird work. I tried that and it's really hard to sleep in a sleeping bag with a big giant bird sleeping standing up on your arm.

[Brewerbob]

I've always wanted to take my parrot backpacking, but that would be too big a pain in the butt. Too much poop on my shoulder, too many scratchy claws grabbing my neck, too much ear-biting when the bird wants something and god forbid a hawk drop out of the sky and nab my bird. Oh, and no way would sleeping with a bird work. I tried that and it's really hard to sleep in a sleeping bag with a big giant bird sleeping standing up on your arm.

The backpacking cats might like it tho.

[nufsaid]

Originally Posted by sbhikes
I've always wanted to take my parrot backpacking, but that would be too big a pain in the butt. Too much poop on my shoulder, too many scratchy claws grabbing my neck, too much ear-biting when the bird wants something and god forbid a hawk drop out of the sky and nab my bird. Oh, and no way would sleeping with a bird work. I tried that and it's really hard to sleep in a sleeping bag with a big giant bird sleeping standing up on your arm.

The backpacking cats might like it tho.

All the more reason for a leash requirement. I would support a exemption when staying in shelters. Any marking on equipment might be offset by mouse eradication. Of course PETA would likely have a problem with that.

[Trailbender]

I love cats, but I can't eat a whole one.

[Brewerbob]

All the more reason for a leash requirement. I would support a exemption when staying in shelters. Any marking on equipment might be offset by mouse eradication. Of course PETA would likely have a problem with that.

Birds, mice; they're both crunchy and good with ketchup.

[harryfred]

Attachment 13061 I met this couple in Vermont last year who were backpacking with a cat.

The cat looks a little too white but that could have been Yogi (was it a Calico). The dude lookes like SkidMark can not remember the chicks name.

[harryfred]

July 14th we met a thru-hiker named "Mountain Man" and his cat "Sir". He was hiking with "Birch" and "LOL". They briefly stopped by Birch Run shelter for food and water. They had already put in a twenty mile day and decided to make it a thirty, so off they went. I heard that they stayed at Pine Groove Furnace later that night. Could they be in NJ
alredy?

Attachment 13167

STK The Lady Killer, aka Don Juan, aka Casanova, but you may call him Sir. I have heard of him but have not the pleasure to meet.

[harryfred]

Never took my cat backpacking, but he sure does love my smelly backpack when I get back from a trip, so maybe...

My cats are the same way all over my gear figure that ia why I have never had a problem with shelter mice.

[harryfred]

Who said they were violent? They know what they want and they expect complaince. You're parents displined you, were they violent?

Cats are murder and mayhem in fur pajamas.

[harryfred]

cats rock!

geek

Hell nyeah they do

[Jim Adams]

Cats are murder and mayhem in fur pajamas.

THAT IS SOOOO FUNNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

geek

[peanutbutter&jelly]

the cat is yogi and the dude is skidmark can't remember the chicks name.met'em in the shinnys.great people....

[nufsaid]

the cat is yogi and the dude is skidmark can't remember the chicks name.met'em in the shinnys.great people....

Wonder who would be more likely to be seen "scooting" across a carpet. The cat or skidmark.

[nufsaid]

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