Well, the first thing that comes to mind there is that hike folks do, all the way down -- and all the way back up! I ain't ready for that! But I'm sure there's plenty of good hiking around there. ...
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Well, the first thing that comes to mind there is that hike folks do, all the way down -- and all the way back up! I ain't ready for that! But I'm sure there's plenty of good hiking around there. ...
That's amazing! I lived in Phoenix for 3 years. I used to climb something called Squaw Peak most days after work - but never knew of the other places you mentioned! Thanks - I'll definitely check...
thanks for the suggestion!
yes, I hiked big bend and Guadalupe before, in the fall. Franklin SP in El Paso , also. they were very nice when I was there. i agree, that would be a great area if I can depend on them being dry...
The hiking trail close to home here in Sacramento is my "gym". It's only about 3 miles long, and the hills - altho steep - are only 100 to 120'. With repeating parts of some sections and hills, I...
All the talk about doctors reminded me of a time in my life when I was in my 30s living in Phoenix, and I started climbing something called Squaw Peak every day. I'd go up at a snail's pace.
One...
You may have heard of a dude with trail name "2nd chance". Weighing in at 400 pounds, he decided to thru-hike the PCT to lose some of that weight. So, substantial health-improvement is a goal you...
Thanks Grubbster and Leo. This really clears it up even more and explains (at least I think it does) why I was thinking I could see the trail even without cell/wifi. (cause the part I was...
hmm...Well, if this is true, I appreciate your input and this is becoming much clearer to me.
It's been a long time since I hiked a trail where I needed to check my position - and memory (which is...
I hike with the phone in airplane mode - which I think means no cell or wifi, and I have no problem seeing the trail. I THINK GPS tells me my location, even wo cell or wifi. Am I wrong about that?
Apps like AllTrails and FarOut recommend you download the trail for use "offline". I'm not sure what "offline" means. I always have access to the app's trail, as long as I have GPS. And I usually...
? Sorry bub. Next time!
That did the trick. Thanks bud. Spent extra time "up front" -- .making sure the net and fly were both zipped up, then making it as neat as possible before I started rolling it up. It was much...
yes, re. replacing with a looser sack if Franco's tip doesn't help. The last thing any of us need when we're out backpacking is for routine tasks to be unnecessarily difficult!
As this one's dyneema, the Tarptent folks recommend you roll this one up and not stuff it if you want it to last...
Thanks, Franco. I'll try and pay more attention to that next time.
They don't recommend that with this tent. It won't last as long. You have to roll it up.
Do y'all agree, or is it just me? It's a struggle for me getting it back in there...I fold it in half, so the pitchloks are together so there's less rolling - and try to keep the width no greater...
I'm not crazy about the umbrella. I use poles, so I need the umbrella to be hands-free. I have a gossamer gear umbrella with their bungee shoulder strap attachments, but haven't really been able to...
thanks for all the suggestions. I finally got em open with good ole vaseline
got it. used a little dab of Vaseline. was still very difficult to get it going.
guess the lesson is to keep working those zippers
Are stuck shut. I use the pack for training, but haven't actually been backpacking for a couple of years. So, I haven't opened the pockets in a long time, and I guess the dust from all those...
Great information. Really focused on what I'm thinking also. I went the other way: From a free-standing (Brooks Range Foray) to a Tarptent Strato Li. Yes, that tarptent is definitely a bigger...
Definitely true. A lot of previously used campsites also have convenient rocks just for this purpose. The trail is full of zPacks and other similar trekking pole supported shelters.[/QUOTE]
Yes, I...
By "free-standing", I mean a tent that doesn't need trekking poles.
And, yes, that trade-off -- back to the free-standing-- is the ultimate question: Do I want to accept that extra weight (the...