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Dirty Water
I typically put this in an empty disposable water bottle - looks like dirty water. 2/3 whisky 1/3 honey Shake well and give it a few minutes for the honey to disolve. I'm not a whisky d...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Adult beverages for Winter Camping
February 13, 8:04pm
Lofted Wool
One potentially relevant data point: I've been using a woolmark comforter/duvet (sweet deal at Costco) on my bed at home for 6 months now, which is basically fluffed up wool inside a cotton ...

In GEAR » Lofted wool jackets?
February 10, 9:48am
WTB: Northern Lites Snowshoes
Looking for two pairs of Northern Lites snowshoes, one 30" pair, and one 25" pair. Quicksilver or elite/extreme is fine. Please PM if you have any you want to find a new home for. ...

In Gear Swap » WTB: Northern Lites Snowshoes
January 01, 7:05pm
What kind of Baby Sling Did you Use
Bringing back an old thread... What kind of baby wrap/sling was used for this trip? Thanks.

In Editor's Roundtable » Backpacking: Baby on Board
December 11, 10:06am
Usable Space Comparison
I'd like to see a usable space comparison, which can be more enlightening than a floor space comparison. The pyramids and tipis outer edges add a bunch of floor space, but may not be usable fo...

In Editor's Roundtable » State of the Market Report: Family/Group Backpacking Tents
October 16, 5:55pm
FS: Panasonic GH2 with 14-140mm lens
Last bump before it goes to auction.

In Gear Swap » FS: Panasonic GH2 with 14-140mm lens
September 18, 4:52am
FS: Panasonic GH2 with 14-140mm lens
Bump. Reduced to $1300.

In Gear Swap » FS: Panasonic GH2 with 14-140mm lens
September 12, 8:01pm
FS: Panasonic GH2 with 14-140mm lens
Panasonic GH2 with 14-140 lens (28-280mm equivalent), brand new in box, $1360 shipped. This is a a micro 4/3, mirrorless, interchangable lens camera system. Much smaller and lighter than typical...

In Gear Swap » FS: Panasonic GH2 with 14-140mm lens
September 09, 8:08pm
Laurel Highlands
I haven't done the entire Laurel Highlands trail, but have done 3 sections of it. All the shelter areas I have seen are along side creeks - water shouldn't be an issue. Also, where I ha...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Laurel Highlands Trail
March 16, 8:36pm
Western PA in Late November
I've done the Minister Creek loop multiple times, very easy and nice. The trail runs thru rock formations which are very cool. The Tracy Ridge Trail system by Allegheny Reservoir is also a ni...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Planning my lady's introduction to backpacking
October 22, 10:17am

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