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All Forum Posts by Craig Burton

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Re: Car camp/day hike in Yellowstone?
As mentioned, camping in Yellowstone in the summer is tough. My best luck has been heading out of the Northeast Entrance and going up Beartooth Pass - there are several campgrounds along the way -...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Car camp/day hike in Yellowstone?
June 07, 6:22am
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Government shutdowns ?
Ahh - somehow I read that as southwestern NC! I'm pretty certain that dispersed camping is most likely non-existent out towards the coast. I agree, that in general, there is just not enough...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Government shutdown - effects on thru-hikers?
April 08, 5:59pm
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Government shutdowns ?
Eric - there are a few forest roads along the MST that allow dispersed hiking, they just aren't very well-known and can be difficult to get to. The dispersed hiking area promoted the most is j...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Government shutdown - effects on thru-hikers?
April 08, 4:17pm
Ramen!
Over the past few years, allergies, unfortunately, have become a part of my everyday life. I'm sure everyone's remedy is a little different; but I've found the best decongestant solu...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Allergy sufferers: best places/seasons to hike and best practices?
March 31, 8:26pm
Avoidance
A lot of people think our biggest fear when backpacking should be bears or snakes or other mainstream phobias; but personally, falling trees are always my biggest concern. I see enough fallen and ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Death of a backpacker
March 31, 8:15pm
DeLorme PN-60w SPOT recall
I know we aren't big on GPS devices around here, but some others may have received this item as a "gift" from friends and/or family and it may apply to them. Received an e-mail fro...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » DeLorme PN-60w SPOT recall
March 31, 7:57pm
Good feedback
I plan on checking it out in Bryson City, NC next weekend. If anyone in the greater Charlotte area is interested in carpooling, send me a PM!

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Andrew Skurka speaking at the Colorado Mountain Club in Golden, CO 4/14
March 31, 7:53pm
Re: Re: Help from the North Carolina contingent
I've hiked most of these places, and I highly recommend Scott's suggestion of the MST from Craggy Gardens to Beacon Heights. I did this section as part of a larger hike on the MST and it i...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Help from the North Carolina contingent
January 01, 7:44pm
Transition from INOV-8 310 to 315?
Is anyone familiar with the sizing of both the 310 and 315? I have tuned in a good fit with size 11.5 in the 310 and wonder if I need to change sizes to move on to the 315. I'll likely cont...

In GEAR » Transition from INOV-8 310 to 315?
December 10, 8:27am
Re: $20
I don't think what you get for the $20 would ever really be appreciated without really adopting the lightweight backpacking philosophy. If one is looking to learn about lightweight backpacking...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » So tell me about this place...
November 27, 6:36pm

All Reader Reviews by Craig Burton

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Pro Lite Gear customer service
Normally I don't do company reviews, but I have just now been impressed by a record processing time by Pro Lite Gear. I've been exposed to pick-and-pack warehousing during my career; and I ...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
December 17, 4:36pm