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I’m considering doing a loop in CT, MA, & NY, following the route that Peter Nyberg (YouTube) posted back in 2014. I’m running into a small bump in that the South Taconic Trails Map is out of print....

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I was wondering what people used - in general - for their tarp ridgeline. I've tried what is labeled as paracord from the hardware store, but have noticed a fair amount of stretch and...

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I've heard about and have been checking out the Bush Buddy stove and a similar type of "hobo stove" that you can buy (or make from plans) at trailgear.org. Any...

I was wondering if anyone here every listened to podcasts on trailcast.org and knows whether or not the guy is going to be doing any new ones. They help me to get through long paper grading sessions.

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I've posed questions about snowshoes before and am getting closer to actually purchasing some this winter/spring (not that you'd need them in CT at the moment). The question I have...

I posted a thread here a while back asking "traditional or hi-tech snowshoes?". That question answered, I'd like to know what type of hi-tech snowshoes people are going for or what are the plusses...

Initially, I would probably use the snowshoes for recreational stuff, day hikes and such, but would hopefully be doing some winter hiking and camping with them in the future.

I know that If I...

I've been doing some on-line research regarding snowshoes and have been going back and forth between the lightweight, easy care, newer high-tech stuff and the sexy appeal of the traditional wooden...

Out of season, I know, but I am going to be buying snowshoes sometime in the near future (either this season or next) and was wondering what different opinions/experiences people had with different...

I've been looking at getting a SVEA Optimus stove. It's heavier than the alcohol stove I made, but - from what I've heard - will burn hotter in colder temps (i.e. winter hiking). I've noticed that...

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I'm going to be doing some hiking in South Central PA in the next week or two and was wondering if anyone could give me an update on trail conditions on the AT. I'll be somewhere south of Boiling...

I have a Pur Hiker filter and have noticed white spots forming on the inside of the tubing. I always run the water/bleach combo through it before long-term storage and change the filter when needed....

A friend and I are planning a brief weekend hike that's giong to start with a night hike into Darlington Shelter to get there around 11pm or so. Is the shelter in decent condition and, if we hike in...

I have had a pair of TEVA sandals for a few years now and really like them. The only complaint I have is that after I wear them for a little while, they REEK!!! Anyone had any experience taking the...