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The longest hikes I've been on have been around 60 miles. I prefer Gore-Tex boot and rainwear. I wear merino wool socks year round and my feet are always comfortable. I remember on those long...

I've had it happen while hiking in hot weather too. I've always heard it has to do with being dehydrated but I make sure to drink plenty of water. I have had it happen when I'm hydrated and also...

You can get the LL Bean Crestas in a narrow.

When I did some 2 week hikes I used silk boxers. No irritations or chafing or any other complaints. When I did these there wasn't any Under Armour and you didn't hear much about merino wool. Right...

When I went to Philmont in 95 and 97 I found my 4500 cubic inch pack too small. After resupplying with three to four days worth of food and depending on what troop gear I had to carry that day there...

My kifaru Gen 1 woobie with the 40 degree insulation is about 1 pound and 6 ounces while the GI poncho liner is about 1 pound and 12 ounces. The Kifaru is warmer by 10-15 degrees and packs smaller. ...

The terrain is beautiful. In the summer (at least in the northwest part of the state) the high's are usually in the 80's to 90's with humidity just like where you are. There can be plenty of ticks...

I forgot to mention the footbox on the Crestas is very roomy. LL Bean is right when they say best fit with a heavy weight sock. My old Sundowners don't have this much room in the toes. Because of...

I love my leather Crestas. Some people think they're heavy but they're not to me. If weight is an issue they make a synthetic version. I also don't think they are hot either. Mine were very...

WE did shakedown hikes all the time while in Boy Scouts getting ready for Philmont. This gave us another oppertunity to see what gear worked and what didn't. It also gave one a chance to make...

Just camp elsewhere. When I go backpacking and camping I like to get away from people so I don't use campsites. I also like to bushwhack in the National Forest so I can get off of the beaten trail...

It's not really a secret but by Bear mountain in CT there is a nice cabin by a stream. There's a wood stove in there and an upstairs to sleep in. The stream is clear and cold. I can't remember...

I used to live up near that area and have some friends that still do. Cornwall is a nice safe rural town. Your vehicle should be safe but take the usual precautions.

I've hiked that section of...

I have alsways gotten a good nights sleep on my Thermarest. the only other time I have gotten better sleep is when I sleep on a waterbed. After going with my Thermarest I could never sleep on a...

I'm a firm believer in my Colman Peak 442 Feather. I've been using this stove since 1992 and I've never had a problem and I haven't rebuilt it either. I know it's heavier than some stoves but it...

I know this is an old thread but I thought I should add that Kifaru and Mystery Ranch are made in the US with US made parts.

Don't forget to add that out west that the low area between two peaks are also called saddles.