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PA Black Forest Trail
I really enjoyed this trip report, especially the details on tracks, scat, snow accumulation, and rhododendron.

In Post-Trip Reports » PA Black Forest Trail
February 01, 10:23am
How steep of a slope can you sleep on?
How steep of a slope can you sleep on, and how do you accomplish this without using a hammock or climbing gear? With my painter's dropcloth groundsheet and CCF pad or Exped Downmat, I need t...

In Philosophy & Technique » How steep of a slope can you sleep on?
January 29, 11:10am
Moment
I don't have either of these, but the Moment would be a clear choice for me. I'm fairly certain that the pole is aluminum rather than carbon.

In GEAR » 2 shelters dilema
January 29, 12:43am
Re: Cleaning Silnylon
Spraying my silnylon tarp off with the garden hose has always worked well for me.

In GEAR » Cleaning Silnylon
January 22, 11:02am
Re: Snowshoes for Appalachian mountains
From my reading, 36" seems necessary for my 240 lb self + at least 20 lb pack.

In Winter Hiking » Snowshoes for Appalachian mountains
January 20, 3:10pm
Snowshoes for Appalachian mountains
I'm hoping to spend a few days in the mountains of West Virginia before winter disappears. Conditions are unpredictable. I might have high temps in the 50's (F) with feet of mud, or lows be...

In Winter Hiking » Snowshoes for Appalachian mountains
January 20, 2:34pm
Get a foam pad
Even stores like WalMart have foam sleeping pads. Get one of the stiffer blue 3/8-1/2 inch ones, cut it at about 47 inches, and put both segments under your existing pad. Some army surplus stores h...

In Winter Hiking » First Experience-A Few Questions
January 20, 2:25pm
Re: Protection Fears: Silnylon limitations
Adam, Here's a thread about the limitations of silnylon: http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=14966

In GEAR » New shelter
January 20, 10:21am
Tarptent Moment... maybe
Consider the Tarptent Moment too. It's not the sturdiest option, but it's one of the lightest which stands a chance against snow and wind. If you're a light sleeper, knock snow off from...

In GEAR » Versatile One Person Tent (Want UL, But Can't Find)
January 17, 11:20pm
Re: Your opinions on shelter
Mike B, "Mainly because I'm trying to get some of my friends out there and they told me they don't like the idea of sleeping under a tarp. My sister is scared of animals climbing un...

In GEAR » Your opinions on shelter
January 05, 1:22pm

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