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I bring some antihistamines along with my first aid. I have allergies sometimes and don't always sleep well, so it's better than lying awake in the early morning with a stuffy nose.
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Anyone have some advice for taking a dog backpacking? I can take care of myself and my girlfriend just fine but I've never taken a dog out before.
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Speaking of sleeping bags, what should I be looking for if I'm dealing with 30 degree nights? I just bought a Marmot Cloudbreak 30, took it out for a couple of nights, and I still found myself pretty drat cold at night. Meanwhile my girlfriend had a cheap $30 0-degree bag and was just fine. I know it has a lower temperature rating, but am I missing something else here?
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Mar 11, 2014 04:34
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All right, that's what I figured. I have a pretty nice sleeping pad that I rarely bring because I have a fairly heavy tent and I need to cut out weight somewhere. At night I start off with as few clothes on as possible and then add layers if I need to. When I was a kid I didn't realize how cold sweats worked so I had some pretty awful nights and now I try to avoid those. The weather wasn't too bad. We were having 50-60 degree days, and it was really only in the middle of the night that I was uncomfortable. I've dealt with it in the past by putting the end of my bag into my pack so that my feet have a little more insulation. I bought this thing from REI so I can return it if I need to. They actually have a 20 degree version for only about $20 more. Seems like a better investment.
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Mar 11, 2014 14:55
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I'm in Georgia and yes the weather is bipolar. It's the Cloudbreak that I'm looking at: http://marmot.com/products/details/cloudbreak-20 I have the 30, want to return it and get the 20 maybe. It's only $30 more. Or I could get a liner like you guys are saying. I dunno.
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Mar 11, 2014 15:30
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You could always just cover up with a thin layer of clothes. Bandanas or hats are nice if you're just worried about your face.
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Mar 13, 2014 03:33
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I'd be more concerned about other people than animals really. And you can be pretty far from law enforcement so you can't really depend on anyone to help you.
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Mar 21, 2014 04:18
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It's 4-5 lbs. http://marmot.com/products/details/traillight-2p
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May 11, 2014 23:51
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Wow, y'all are making my stove situation look sad. I just have some little knock-off thing that screws onto a 100g gas can. I have a tin pot that goes on top. No handles though. I stick a spoon into a loop on top and can kinda lift it off without burning myself.
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Nov 24, 2016 03:01
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Alan_Shore posted:I get what you're saying, but sadly this is the way it has to be. I decided on hammocks after reading a few books by people who had used them or switched to them on the AT, and their incredibly positive experiences swayed me. Because I don't live in America/job/life this is the only way I can do this. It's definitely not ideal, but I'll be as prepared as I can be. I'm planning on finishing my first day early so I can really take my time setting it all up. Have you read this thread?: http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3714480 Please read it. You're obviously smarter than that guy, but there's a reason people keep acting concerned.
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Dec 2, 2016 15:00
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I always use a combo of physical Nat Geo maps and openstreemap.org. Sometimes I'll check atlantatrails.com and georgiatrails.com. You might have a state-specific site like those two. OpenStreetMap is nice because users can edit it themselves and pay attention to specifics like trails. The Nat Geo maps are good because I can actually bring them with me.
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Dec 5, 2016 04:46
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I have some great new Salomons, but my heel slips in them. I'm gonna try some different socks this week before I go on a backpacking trip next weekend, but do you think heel lifts would help? I've never tried them.
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Proposed to my girlfriend while out camping for New Years. We were totally alone because it was cold as hell, which was perfect. The forecast for the town below was rain, but we were on a mountain peak, so we got snow instead. Y'all, I really love the outdoors (and my new fiancee).Picnic Princess posted:Layers help you prevent hypothermia because it helps you avoid sweating during winter activities. You really don't want to sweat in the cold outdoors. Layering is so important, and it makes so much sense once you've gone from "so cold my whole body is numb" to "hot as gently caress, and I have to get out of these clothes now" in the span of a few minutes. I was cycling through 6 layers this weekend.
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Jan 2, 2017 02:56
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None of the local wildlife here (GA) is that dangerous to a person. I do worry about my dog getting into a scuffle with coyotes or hogs, but I don't think a gun would solve that. If I carried a gun it would be for other people, but I'd probably never actually need it. It's a comfort thing.
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a foolish pianist posted:It's really long odds of course, but my friend got murdered on a hike on Blood Mountain, up near Helen, about 8 years ago. Ah man, I'm sorry.  I distinctly remember when that happened, and it still crosses my mind from time to time. I just try to remind myself that things like that are as rare as they are tragic.
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Jan 7, 2017 16:48
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Hungryjack posted:What's the accepted etiquette on caching supplies during a hike? A guy I know was hitting a bunch of high points and he would cache stuff on his way up so he wouldn't have to carry as much. He said it was no big deal because he packed out everything he packed in, but it still doesn't sit well with me. I don't see a problem with this unless it's visible or he forgets it...what do you not like about it?
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Jan 8, 2017 21:06
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Y'all are talking about different kinds of trails anyway. Trail runners aren't on 45 degree slopes.
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Feb 20, 2017 16:48
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My dog never gets bored outside. It doesn't matter where we are. I envy her really.
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Feb 21, 2017 15:16
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Caffeine pills. Usually I'm with someone who brings coffee, but if it's up to me I just don't think it's worth the effort. I'll usually still have hot oatmeal, so I'm not missing out on my morning warm thing.
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Feb 25, 2017 17:58
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Pretty bummed I'm gonna miss the garage sale. I have to buy a bunch of stuff at REI in a few weeks anyway... FWIW I had a good experience at the one in Atlanta last year. It wasn't that hectic.
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Mar 17, 2017 19:27
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I don't really understand the point of hand sanitizer in general. I think I would only use it if I worked in a hospital or a daycare.
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Mar 22, 2017 19:42
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Alan_Shore posted:Christ that does sound like a nightmare Are you planning on updating this thread at all once you start your hike? I've been noticing your prep posts for a while now, and it would be really cool to see occasional updates rather than 6 months of silence.
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Mar 23, 2017 02:33
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Why are you walking through tall grass when you know you're gonna get covered in deer ticks? I've stayed the hell away from those spots ever since I had a brush with those things.
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Mar 23, 2017 17:00
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Levitate posted:My experience has generally been dogs can be tough to get interested in food while they're out and about (unless it's your food then it's all they're interested in). I've had the same experience, so I just pack extra of my food and give some to her.
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Mar 29, 2017 17:18
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I've been meaning to buy some of those anyway. Thanks for the heads up.
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Apr 16, 2017 18:58
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Around here (North GA) everyone has the same exact picture of Raven Cliff Falls, Panther Creek Falls, the Blood Mountain overlook... There are still plenty of great things to take photos of though (macros, fall foliage, spring wildflowers, sunsets/sunrises, wildlife, stuff off the trail, etc.).
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Apr 19, 2017 15:27
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nate fisher posted:Ha! Say that to a person who just climbed 3,500 feet and killed their knees going back down in the same day. That's a hike. I'm not familiar with those particular classes, but they probably spend way too much time on LNT. I dropped a hiking class in college because it turned out that was essentially the only content in the entire course. I just wanted to get credit for hiking, but we weren't even going to go outside all semester. Now if they're going to do stuff like basic knots, how to handle emergency situations (first aid, what to do when lost, how to find water), how to read maps, etc. then that might be more worth the money, but that's still stuff that you can learn on your own. I like your idea better.
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Apr 20, 2017 14:18
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Are those cra(e)pe myrtles? They have the most beautiful bark and I have no idea why we butcher them as landscape plants.
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May 15, 2017 15:15
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I have a $100 REI gift card from signing up for their credit card. Good time to use it I guess.
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May 19, 2017 14:41
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MustardFacial posted:Please explain just spitballing here, but climate change is coming, and coffee is already an unsustainable, exploitative industry in its current form.
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xzzy posted:Pfft climate change is already fuckin' here. Anyone that spends time hiking has been watching it year by year. It was kinda hard to tell 15 or more years ago, but in the last 10 years it's become easy to see. Yeah I've made a tradition of eating Christmas dinner outside because it's never cold anymore. But it's getting worse!!
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Oh, bears. That's a realistic fear. I was thinking of the times my flashlight caught a barn spider web directly in front of my face right before I walked into it.
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Just always tell someone exactly where you're going and when you plan to be back. I'd be more worried about rolling my ankle than snakes tbh, just because it's one of those stupid things that happens sometimes.
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Sep 2, 2020 02:26
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Any recommendations for underrated spots in the Southeast? I want to do some 2/3-night backpacking trips this fall and would like to get outside of my usual routine in the north georgia mountains. I mention "underrated" just because I want to get away from people and assume I could find the highly rated ones on AllTrails or Google.
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Sep 2, 2020 23:03
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This is not hiking obviously, but what are some cabin rental options outside of airbnb and state parks? VRBO? I want to book at least a couple of cabins (or yurts, etc.) this fall for weekends that I want to be out regardless of the weather. Again, trying to avoid places with people.thatguy posted:The foothills trail in Northern SC going into GA. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foothills_Trail Love that area. I've been on a good portion of the Bartram Trail on the GA side of the Chattooga but haven't seen as much of the SC side. I'll look into the Foothill Trail. Fitzy Fitz fucked around with this message at 15:07 on Sep 4, 2020 |
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Sep 4, 2020 15:04
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Yeah, I'd like to get a scope to bring for bird watching. My binoculars are too heavy. Last backpacking trip I woke up surrounded by red-eyed vireos and wished I could see them better.
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Sep 9, 2020 18:45
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That is stunning
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Sep 16, 2020 21:14
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Waterproof boots are great when you've got to be in the mud, like when I was doing trail work. If I'm hiking though I'd rather just walk around the mud. I never understood why people just tromp right though those mud puddles that are easily avoided, unless they're just trying to get their money's worth.
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Sep 23, 2020 14:57
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Time Cowboy posted:Walking through the middle is what you’re supposed to do. Braiding the trail by going around just creates an even bigger mud pile and a worse eyesore, not to mention damaging the vegetation and expanding the human impact in general. This is basic Leave No Trace stuff. Yes, this is good to mention. Pretend I also said this in my post.
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