I've hiked Barr Trail many times and hiked the CT last year. It's really apples and oranges. Depends on your recovery time after many days of walking. There are many places in Segments 1-9 that are...
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I've hiked Barr Trail many times and hiked the CT last year. It's really apples and oranges. Depends on your recovery time after many days of walking. There are many places in Segments 1-9 that are...
My trekking poles are part of my must-have pieces of equipment. I use them for tent setup. When hiking up and down mountains they really take some of the pressure off your knees. I find them...
I always use the straps. They've saved me from losing the pole and falling down when the pole gets caught between rocks etc
Sadly it is just part of the modern culture. Certainly not restricted to young people. Wouldn't it be great if all people were more courteous and thought of others more highly than themselves?
Tent has sold
Selling used Lunar Solo LE. Purchased new in 2017 for $180. Lightly used. No visible wear or damage. Silver color. Seam sealed. The LE model features a more durable floor that doesn't slip like...
Please only respond if you have personal experience with an Ursack.
How do you like to attach to a tree? Hanging from a low limb? Hang by a cord from a higher limb? Tie to the base of the tree? ...
Thanks hikers! All good information. I'll forego the liner and keep doing what has worked for me thus far.
Looking for feedback from hikers who use sleeping bag liners. I'll be sleeping in long underwear and using an EE quilt during colder weather so I'm not really worried about keeping a bag clean. I...
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For Sale - 3-season hammock underquilt. I used it once for 2 nights on 1 trip and decided that hammocking is not for me. Pristine condition. The sum total of usage was setting it up a...
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For Sale - Warbonnet Superfly tarp. I took it out once for 2 nights on 1 trip and decided that hammocking is not for me. Pristine condition. The sum total of usage was setting it up a couple...
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For sale: 3-season hammock. I took it out once for 2 nights on 1 trip and decided that hammocking is not for me. Everything is in pristine condition. The sum total of usage was setting it...
I've had my Big Green Egg for over 25 years and it has served me well.
Like many of you, my plan was to use the InReach twice a day to send check-in messages and to receive any emergency messages that might require me to leave the trail. Seems like money well spent....
I’m selling my entire 3-season hammock kit. I took it out once for 2 nights on 1 trip and decided that hammocking is not for me. Everything is in pristine condition. The sum total of usage was...
I contacted Guthook recently about a question and in their response to me they mentioned that they're working on a new version to be released soon. I have an iPhone as well so I expect the update to...
Has anyone done this? Was it hard to get to/from the trail?
Dress in layers that you can quickly put on and take off. Usually it's not always cold. There will be times when your body feels colder than other times.
For those who've actually carried this device or something similar, would you do it again? Was it worth it's weight? Did it give you or your family the peace of mind knowing you could communicate?
Good for him!
Love it! Health food
Parents who've never spent time outside themselves can't possibly encourage their children. Life is a series of choices and parents have chosen to downplay nature so that their kids can be...
These stories are really encouraging to me. Thanks!
I've never hitchhiked anywhere. That seems to be the most common way to get into town from the trail. I've read that if you're an older male and not lucky enough to have a young female with you,...