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One of my favorites too. The climb out of World's End (going clockwise) was more challenging than I expected!

"51-year-old Paul Melzer of Chesapeake City, MD, ran the 193-mile MDT in 3d12h40m on October 11-14, 2008. Melzer started at Whiskey Springs and took breaks at Wrightsville (65 miles), Havre de...

+1 on Clarks. Very stylish and very comfortable.

I completely agree about the Target DuoDry stuff.



Who you callin' "little"? :eek::)

I forgot to mention .... Buy Backpacking Pennsylvania: 37 Great Hikes by Jeff Mitchell. It's an excellent resource.

I've hiked both the LHHT (two years ago, before the bridge was demolished) and the STS (as a teenager). Both are great hikes, but I'm especially fond of the STS. In 85 miles we saw three other...

Good find 10-K. I was just looking for a waterproof zippered pouch to keep my camera and maps on my shoulder strap.

Last spring I was 220 lb. I'm down to 186 now.

My goal is 165 by Memorial Day.

And a very different shaped fuel bottle too.

Same here. My "cozy" is an old winter hat, and it's always easy to find.

DapperD, where are you in PA? I grew up there and there are just an embarrassing number of trails once you get an hour and a half out of Philly. It was a great place to be a kid.

Now my kids are...

Many, many moons ago I did this program as a Scout and I've been fond of Gettysburg ever since. Although it's day hikes, hopefully you'll find it useful:...

+1 on the Zephyr recommendation. My Zenith 2 (predecessor to the Zephyr) has weathered prolonged 50-mph winds and heavy rain. It's not the lightest 2-man tent, but I have yet to find another that...

What kind of fabric did you use for the pack cover and gloves? I'd like to make a super light, breathable and cheap blaze orange jacket just to wear over my regular hiking clothes during hunting...

Dogwood, I use the Snow Peak canisters with my Jetboil all the time. They and the Jetboil brand canisters are the only ones I've found that fit inside the pot. In my limited experience I haven't seen...

Take my pack off? Shoot, with a fly I wouldn't even stop walking! :p:p

At least it's worn weight and not pack weight. :cool:

Fellas -

I'm happy with my winter weight base layer with one exception: I'm sick and tired of exposing all of my nether regions at 10 or 15 degrees F just to take a leak. Does anyone sell a good...

I had the same problem with fit until I found a pair of "offroad" crocs on sale. The back strap is attached with velcro, so it's adjustable. They're definitely my go-to camp shoes now.

And then there's the Bacon Explosion...

http://www.bbqaddicts.com/blog/recipes/bacon-explosion/

In Beauty May She Walk by Leslie Mass is a good one.



You have excellent taste in books! :)

Looks like my boys' Campmor jackets, which, though advertised as waterproof, are water resistant. We found this out during a backcountry trip in the low 30s last January. Not a positive experience.

WOO, you're in the hotbed of US orienteering! I believe the first public orienteering event in the U.S. was held at Valley Forge, and French Creek State Park in Berks County is generally considered...

That looks exactly like my son's Kelty Tioga.

I've always been a fan of external frames for two main reasons. First and foremost, the high center of gravity, particularly when I don't have...

Hi, fellow Delawarean! I started the Pinchot Trail this past May, hiking counterclockwise from the main parking area. I sprained my ankle in the Painters Creek area (a beautiful spot; too bad I...