Thanks so much for this info. We use ours frequently. Luckily it's one that isn't being recalled and I can still plan to use it this weekend! Noelle...
Those socks that Sam's Club is selling for (I think) 3pr/$15? The SmartWool lookalikes? They ARE SmartWool-ites -- grandly. 75% Fine Merino Wool (is there...
Don't tell the TNF and Patagonia crowd that. I count on them buying all the expensive gear/clothes, so I can get it 6-months later at the Thrift Store! ... ...
I have found the military surplus stores a great place to get woolen pants at an inexpensive price. Quality wool that does not itch and wears like iron. This...
We took the kids dayhiking but just us parents got out overnight in the freezing cold. http://www.alatrails.com/content/gsmnp-winter-trip-dayhikes-touring-and-...
Here's a trip report from a few weeks ago that some may enjoy: http://www.summitpost.org/trip-report/492136/Human-Popsicles.html [Non-text portions of this...
Hi, I just read your trip report - what an adventeous family your have - thanks for sharing. I joined this group because I am new to backpacking and will be...
Hi all, I'm new to this group, but I'd like some advice on the above subject. My husband and I are planning on going on a backpacking trip next summer. We will...
... Really, it depends upon your baby and his/her disposition and health, which you can't truly anticipate. Personally, I would not make *firm* plans for...
I would plan it at four months. At three months baby is going to have a growth spurt and be nursing all the time. At four months baby is still exclusively...
Hi! I'm remembering hiking with my baby at a young age -- she may have been 5 or 6 months and was solely nursing. A primary concern at that time was that...
One more caution, not to sound like a negative nellie... but I took a *one-night* trip with my 2 1/2 month old and although HE did just fine, my body was not...
That's quite a good point (about allowing own body to adjust). I hadn't quite realised how bad the swine flu was... We weren't thinking of booking tickets just...
... Is it though? For Venezuela? I don't think it's gotten significant in S. America. I wouldn't call myself knowledgable, but I'd be more worried about Texas...
I'm taking my oldest son (almost 8), and his best friend backpacking this weekend into the High Uintas. Nothing too demanding, since this will be our first...
Hi Deb, Good for you! Unfortunately we live in Southern California so we won't be able to hike with you but I wanted to chime in and say how much I've enjoyed...
Hi, I have 6 kids ages 5-14 and I'd like to get started backpacking, but it seems overwhelming to equip everyone and the logistics. Any suggestions? Thanks, ...
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