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You can also go to REI or mail order from them. They carry ENO and Hennessey. If you don't like it, you can return it to them.

The dynamics of the shoe will change when you add weight. You may still not get blisters, but you may. My ankles aren't as strong any more, so I will always use a boot that provides a fair amount...

Neither. Give me a hammock any day, I mean night, of the week.

Do you enjoy buttered scones with tea?!?!?

chafe: to rub, etc
chafer: flying scarab beetle
chaff: strips of metal to obstruct radar, seed coverings from threshing
chaffer: haggle or bandy words
chaffinch: European songbird
chafing dish:...

I tell all of the parents of my scouts to stick with synthetic because they WILL get it wet. However, most adults (who are not rookies) have learned what it takes to keep their gear dry. If you...

I've never had occasion to make a hammock, but I've heard that 110" is about ideal. The neat thing though, is that you can adjust yours to give you the best comfort. I would take the opportunity to...

Well, the guy that first came up with the idea of sleeping in a hammock must have been a Basptist. It's the same reason they don't have basements here in the South. It keeps them a little farther...

For me, it's about comfort. I am so sore when I sleep on the ground. It takes a long time to work out the kinks and get things working again. I don't have those issues at all with a hammock. Any...

Most everybody I have talked to have gone to a ring buckle or cinch buckle and strap. It's very light, good strength and much more adjustable than the ENO setup.

Here's a link to a lenghty...

Even in the summer the temps can drop in the hills. You just need to have a plan.

Good idea about the sprinkler and I would second the strange looks from the neighbors!!

That's why I don't care for Man vs. Wild. He does some really stupid stuff INTENTIONALLY that you should not do if you were in a similar situation.

I can give you three bits of advice to get started.

First, you need to think about bottom insulation. For me, much below 70 degrees and I get chilly. Laying in your sleeping bag won't do it,...

I refuse to answer that on the grounds that I "WILL" incriminate myself. :)

Well, I'm glad I'm not the only one missing their fix. Sometimes work blocks websites on a whim and I had to check if it was me.

I've been trying to log into trailjournals all morning. Is it my work firewall, or is anyone else having problems?

I think that this is one of those areas that is personal preference. I have worn Gore-Tex boots exclusively and swear by them. I also swear by Vasque and always buy a boot with as much mesh as I...

I tried them this morning at http://216.83.168.206/index.htm and it works fine.

His trail name is actually Gatorgump. One word.

Ya know if something would have happened to Jed, we'd all be asking why did they wait so long. If it were my son, after a couple of days late to a scheduled check in, I would have started to make...

Something you may want to consider with a hydration system. You cannot easily tell how full it is. I know a lot of people also carry a bottle independant so that when the bladder runs out, you...

I don't carry poles, so pacing is the only way for me.

I walk off 6 paces. Anything shorter and I keep looking.

I have a MacCat Deluxe (10' ridge length) and a HH Exp Asym. I look for the ideal 18' of tree separation. I like to double wrap around the tree, so for a 1' diameter I could get away with 10'...

24'??? I only have about 15 on each side of mine and I'm thinking of cutting that down.

Now if i can come up with a similar set up for my tarp, I could be set up before my water boils for...