Hi For those interested, BackpackGearTest.org <http://backpackgeartest.org> has completed the following product tests during March, 2004. These tests are...
To make a long story short, someone walked off with my equipment while we were camping! I lost my stove, my mess kit, my sierra cup, my compass (a military...
The same thing just happened to my wife in New Zealand. My heart goes out to you, it is an awful thing. Homeowners insurance will cover the theft if you have...
I am sorry to hear that. I can't imagine you were far from a main road. I have never met a thieving hiker and hope I never do. I am planning on doing a through...
... Hi This is a fairly "old" piece of news which has been discussed at length on the newsgroup, alt.rec.hiking and discredited. If you check the archives at...
Interesting. I've started using the platypus clear plastic bags since they are 'fold-upable' when they are empty and they seem to take up less space in ...
Hi Swinky, Great to see your post here as I was wondering how you are doing and where you live now and all. Of course I don't expect you to "answer" here but...
Hi Splash, good to see you are still out there. After months of trying I finally am able to get back into the chat room. I don't know what happened but Yahoo...
Hi Splash, It's nice to see you're still enjoying a hike when you can. I haven't posted here in ages, and haven't been hiking except for my 2 block walk to...
Hi For those interested, BackpackGearTest.org <http://backpackgeartest.org> has completed the following product tests during April, 2004. These tests are...
SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, June 5, 2004 HIKE FOR YOUTH Benefiting 10 Colorado environmental youth groups Hike for Youth is a hike-a-thon taking place in Golden...
Hey all, i'm planning to hike the 100 mile wilderness section of the AT during the first two weeks of june. can anyone familiar with the area tell me what...
Hi, I am looking for a certain topical analgesic stick (for stopping the itching of bug bites) that I used to have that worked really well and was very...
Hi, I live in Maine and am a trail maintainer with the Maine Appalachian Trail Club but my section is on Saddleback and not in the 100 mile, Two weeks ago my...
Hi Moxie, I am really surprised you suggested he carry 10-12 days of food from Monson to Kahtadin. Is Whites Landing not open in June (arond the 50 mile mark,...
When I thru hiked in 2000 I left Shaw's in Monson with Baltimore Jack who was on his 6th thru hike, We both carried 10 days food and I stopped at White House,...
Well, Moxie, that just shows how different thru hikers can be. I only took 4 days of food into the wilderness, and arrived at Abol bridge, around 2 the...
first, i want to thank everyone for their advice on the 100 mile wilderness section of the AT. i have decided to bring an 11 day supply of food, based on...
Why not one of those GladWare tubs? They are really light, come in plenty of shapes and sizes, and really rather strong for all their thinness. Inexpensive ...
Another option would be to compromise and get some of those little round soup crackers or the goldfish crackers. They are small, fairly sturdy and can be stuck...
Does anyone have any tips on places to take wilderness first aid and/or orienteering classes in the Washington DC area? Thanks! Emily [Non-text portions of...
Emily, Try this link for Wilderness First Aid classes around the D.C. are. http://wfa.net/ Jim
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I am going down south to play music and hike and visit musicians, want to hike both grayson highlands AT Mt Rogers and Roan Mt. I will be hiking peobably june...
Hi Susan, I can't make it this time but I'm a fiddler and wish I could. You're not a Mainer by any chance..? I am moving to the White Mountains in July and...
I am currently on the trail and have been successfully carrying my crackers in a Pringles Can. I have had to put a little duct tape on the lid after awhile as...
