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Call customer service at your HMO, because the plan should cover you regardless of where you are. Like gsingjane said in her response - should cover you while you are on vacation. Make sure that...

Has anyone stayed at the Hilltop House Inn? Is it located in Harper's Ferry, WV? What are the hiker rates?? Spartan rooms?? Any information that anyone can share with me would be appreciated.
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Hey Brock!

Good questions! I will be using the sleeping pad in my tent (Squall 2). I am interested more in insulation value then comfort, but it would be nice to have both; old bones need all the...

Anyone have a recommendation regarding a light or moderately light sleeping pad with good insulation qualities??

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Greetings!

Does anyone know the difference between methyl alcohol and denatured alcohol? Should methyl alcohol be used in coke can alcohol stoves? I have always used denatured alcohol, but I read...

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I am our BSA troop backpacking along the AT along with other scout leaders. Our troop plans on driving to Hog Camp Gap. We will make a base camp at Hog Camp Gap and then the older scouts and...

When backpacking for more than say 7 days, does any carry a weather alert radio or weather forecasting device? I've been looking at two orgegon scientific items for periods that I am out more than...

Thanks Gentlemen! You have given me some great info to work with.

New to winter backpacking. I am concerned about getting too hot and too cold. What are your bacic clothing layers for a cold winter day? I realize that each person has their own comfort zone, but I...

I am a 53 year old section hiker. Any recommendations for lodging in Damascus, VA? Thanks! :-?

During the summer my friends and I backpacked from Davenport Gap to Hot Springs. Stayed at Groundhog Shelter, Roaring Fork Shelter, etc. What we did was to drive to Hot Springs, left our car and get...

Most instant coffees just do not have the flavor so I started looking. At http://www.onefreshcup.com I found exactly what I wanted and the flavor is excellent. For those of you who like drip coffee,...

Has anyone had good experiences with the GoLite Hex 3 Shelter PLUS Hex 3 Next Inner Tent?? These fit my weight requirements, but I don't want to spend this much money without hearing from someone who...

Hustler,

If you do not secure health insurance coverage while you are backpackign then you are taking a change of having the "man" stick it to you. If you are injuried while backpacking you...

You need a short term nongroup policy. Many Blue Cross Blue Shield companies have short term policies. Visit their website and you should be able to get an online quote. Alternatively, get in touch...

I want to lighten my load and have been looking at frameless backpacks. Obvious advanage is less weight! Disadvantages? After hiking does the pack take the shape of your back? Does the load shift...

Stayed there October 22nd. Good location and the two springs are still running well. This hut seemed smaller than the others! It rained and there were no leaks; everyone stayed dry! Agree with...

Stayed there October 23th. Water source is still a problem and requires patience if you are thirsty. The piped spring was barely a trickle; we used a pan to collect the water and then transferred...

Stayed there October 24th. The shelter is a typical double bunk style. The night of October 24th it rained and then snowed. The shelter needs some minor repair to stop the leaks. My friends and I...

Thanks for the information. This helps!

Thank you for the information!

My friends and I will be backpacking from Swift Run Gap, VA to Rockfish Gap, Va in the Shenandoah National Park. The Thru-Hiker's Handbook gives the location of 12 water sources, 1 water spigot (at...

Gentlemen,

Thank you for your responses! They are a great help!

I need a recommendation for a "great" sweat band. I sweat profusely and I need a sweat band that will permit me to focus on the trail rather than ringing out my sweat band every few miles. All advice...

Thanks for this info and responding to my email!