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gohuskies posted:There are far, far more dumb hikers than there are dumb hunters. The problem is that when a hiker is dumb, they're doing stuff like leaving orange peels all over the place, which sucks but is not as bad as what a dumb hunter does, which is shoot someone. Huh, I saw a ton of orange peels on the trail yesterday. It's like they're everywhere. I'm trying to break into backpacking without knowing anyone in the area who does (Maryland) and just need a couple more things before I finally just go solo. Any recommendations for best water filter for east coast backpacking? I keep wanting to go into my local shop and ask, but the covid thing is making me go further away from people.
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Thanks all for the practical advice. I was considering both of the two mentioned, so it looks like that's an easy decision.
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Not a Children posted:Been getting into backpacking with my SO on the east coast over this summer. Worked our way up from 3 -> 5 -> 8 ->10 mile hikes culminating with hiking Old Rag last month. Another central Marylander here who has also not yet ventured into overnight yet though I've got my mind set on a low stakes option in November. I've found my smartwool to be more than adequate for nights when car camping and for day hikes/running in freezing temperatures. But I was okay investing in it because I do a lot of outside stuff even in the winter. I've also had the same set for probably a decade now and it's still going. So you could get by with other stuff I'm sure, especially with other layers. But it's kinda nice to have and depend on. Would love to hear other places you've hiked. Kind of been a home body lately and need inspiration to get out more.
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Not a Children posted:
Rocks state park isn't too far from you and has some gorgeous scenery. I haven't done a lot of hiking there since I went with my toddler and a pregnant friend and they weren't that keen. So can't vouch for the actual trails and hiking. Patapsco is lovely but I've never felt like I was getting away from people and the urban sprawl even while on the trail which is another problem with the places around Baltimore. I am super close to the Annapolis Rocks portion of the AT and love to run up there when I get spare moments. And if you're coming this way, Catoctin/Cunningham Falls are wonderful as well. Sugarloaf and Harper's Ferry get crazy busy as have the the other outdoor areas since the pandemic. So easy to get here from the metro areas. Thinking I'll have to plan something into Virginia or Pennsylvania to get any big hiking done or else just keep going on the AT. Let me know if you ever want to do something together.
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