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If the lightning rod works as intended, you will never see a strike at that location. Their purpose is to bleed off the static charges before they get large enough for a strike.

But while on...

My only "agenda", if you want to call it that, is to bring some balance to discussions like this. I've already said that if hammocking works for you, fine, go for it.

Just pointing out that there...

Umm... that first post was a year ago, and I've been an avid camper for about 60 years, mostly primitive style.

Only the hiking aspect is new to me, and I've taken that up mainly as a means of...

Shirley you jest. Fact is, the vast majority of people prefer a flat stable platform. If that's not your choice, fine, but don't try to project that preference onto me or most of the rest of the...

Not babbling at all, nor attempting any insult.

Do you have a reasonable counter-argument regarding what most people on the planet choose to sleep on? Do you have a hammock in your bedroom?

My...

Not a one since I was a kid.

Which hammock do you have strung up in your bedroom at home?

I suppose getting completely schnockered before bedtime could be considered an adjustment.

Hanging from a couple of trees like some sort of mutated bat can be learned, but it ain't natural. It...

Last May, I hiked this section NOBO as a 67 year old noob (and smoker) with a couple of younger fellows. We averaged about 2MPH until my knee gave out on me with about a mile to go. I've been popping...

I was actually asking on behalf of a buddy who's preparing for a through-hike of the Tuscarora Trail. I believe his map is from the Potomac ATC, the same as my AT maps. Same deal, they have the...

Thanks, folks. Where can I find a cable to plug those numbers into my GPS? :-?

Many trail maps proudly proclaim themselves to be GPS compatible, but they look pretty much like any other map to me. I've tried folding them up all sorts of different ways, but never been able to...

I've been using a $39 inflatable and happy as pie with it, at least in warm weather. 1.5" thick, 16 ounces, and very comfortable. I'm a side sleeper, and get absolutely none of the dreaded hipbone...

I might if you were going this month. That's archery season, and I'll be busy looking for Bambi then.

I'm well acquainted with that smell; I live in copperhead country. Just wanted to mention that in my personal experience, the smell only presents itself when the critter is agitated and ready to do...

True enough, but that still takes time and energy you might not have when hiking 25+ miles a day.

A good trail boss can orchestrate supply logistics for you, including equipment and supplies that...

Another angle to consider is resupply. Even if you're physically capable of doing those miles per day, as a "foreigner", where's your support? The great majority of throughhikers rely on someone to...

No doubt about it, hitting the rocks while still fresh made them much easier. But what finished my knee was the descent straight down 1/2 mile of powerline. I think I'd have done better going the...

First post. I'm a hiking noob; sort of fancied backpacking for quite a few years, but never took the leap until now at age 67. I want to do it as more of an access to isolated camping than striding...