I knew that was the general rule, which is why I didn’t hike Wagonwheel, but the wta and national site were silent on dogs but all trails specifically said dogs allowed on leash so I think I was okay?
Source: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/mount-rose-trail
OK, so not to be the buzz kill but....
Wool as insulation, whether sheep or lama is not exactly a new idea. Wool and down were the two main insulation competitors for years (as in centuries) before synthetics came around. Down was stuffed into a shell of some sort (as it still is) but wool was generally woven into a fabric.
Really the only "seemingly" new idea here is that the wool appears to be loosely stuffed into sleeping bag shells, like down normally is. In all the years that people have been stuffing down and weaving wool, nobody thought to stuff the wool? Of course they did, but it's got problems.
Wool when pressed and massaged together repeatedly, begins to mat like a mangy dog, or a dreadlock, pick your metaphor. Once it does that it would leave big hard clumps floating loosely in the baffles of the bag with nothing at all filling other areas.
In other words, it quickly becomes unusable. Now perhaps lama wool works differently, but seeing as lamas themselves get dreadlocks I imagine it's the same or perhaps it's one of the unspoken mystery fillers they add in there, but my gut is telling me that this is probably going to have loft longevity issues.
My family and I just spent the day at Valley Forge yesterday. It was interesting and educational and absolutely beautiful all at the same time.
edit: That aside, within 2 hours you are easily in range of a long section of the AT and a bunch of state parks. If you are looking for a nice hike The Pinnacle is a nice section of the AT with a great lookout at the top.
Have you considered Rtic? They are the exact same product as yeti at about 1/2 the price. You can get them through amazon. I know people that use them with excellent feedback.
Beautiful!
So I have a dumb question(s). I take my daughter camping in the fall every year, usually up to Golden Gate State Park. I'd like to take her on a bit more of an adventure and this looks like it. She's 14, and I would carry almost all of the gear no problem.
My big issue is that when I'm going somewhere unfamiliar to me, well, I generally don't. I'll have a guide of some kind, someone that has been there before.
This looks like fun but I have the following questions:
Everything after that I think I got. I can check the weather conditions, the terrain, and so forth.
Can you help me find this information? I love going new places but I don't want to show up and find out I have no clue where I'm going, and there's nowhere to set up camp.
edit - found this, and I'm reading at the moment, but still have those questions. :)
Yeah, that's basically how it works. The UV radiation breaks apart the bonds between the bases, preventing the organism from reproducing correctly. However, there are enzymes capable of repairing the DNA, so you have to irradiate the pathogen enough that it's so broken it can't be fixed.
Interestingly, different sources of UV light can reduce the photorepair potential. It doesn't happen as much if you use a medium pressure mercury bulb (polychromatic UV) instead of the low-pressure mercury monochromatic bulb (fluorescent-like ones used in outdoors/low flow situations).
If you want to read more about it, try this google scholar search.
(I'm doing a research project on uv disinfection of water).
Yah, it takes a lot of extra work. If I can't find them on freecampsites.net, I look at NFS and BLM maps.
If you're on android, you can download all the BLM maps with this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crittermap.backcountrynavigator.license&hl=en
Look at what's private and what's public with that app. Then look at the topo map to see if there's any flat spots. It worked out for us when we were road tripping to Utah from Seattle last year.
I have alot of outdoor gear, but this beach mat is bar far the most versatile thing Ive ever purchased. I picked it up in Thailand for $5 and use it in the tent for camping, as a picnic blanket, a table cloth for barbecues, the beach, even to protect the interior of the car. Im always finding new uses for it!
Sweet shot! I was there a few weeks ago, I did the Warner Route which is a really steep descent into the canyon. I was intrigued because a lot of reviewers said it was the hardest trail they'd ever done. I camped by the river and hiked back out the next day. There's nothing quite like experiencing sunset and sunrise deep in a desolate canyon, I recommend it to others if that sounds like your thing. Be sure to pick up a free backcountry permit from the visitor center.
the garden wall is really nice. i would come in from the west side, go up going to the sun and park at the Loop (go early to get parking), then take the shuttle up to Logans pass. then take the garden wall/highline trail path past granite park chalet and end up back at your car at the loop. really awesome views and guarantee of good wildlife viewing. ive also done it by parking at the pass, but you have to make sure you get done early enough to catch the shuttle back to the top or you have to hitchhike (also fun). if you are up for a little climb, also make sure you set aside 45 minutes or so and climb the path to the Grinnell Glacier overlook right before you get to the chalet (incredible view, but slightly treacherous. be careful). i think this is one of the best day hikes in the park. pretty awesome and not amazingly difficult. about 14 or so miles total, i think
Depends on what you want to do. As you said, its very different in the north and the south. In the south and up to about half of the country its usually pretty warm during the summer months but in the north you can get real mountain hiking. Sweden is kind of different with outdoor laws. You can hike where ever you like as long as you arent on someones lawn so you can litterly go to any lake you want.
https://www.outdooractive.com/mobile/en/hikes/sweden/hiking-in-sweden/1433217/
Check this out. You can go almost everywhere with buss and train here so transport will most likley not be a big issue.
With a good pair of boots and a decent backpack you can walk between windbreaks with firewood and just carry water and food. Just google around and you can find most things out.
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Thanks
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Give him a gag gift such as a trowel that costs 2.5 bucks.
On serious note, how about a product from Amazon Launchpad program, such as one below
https://www.amazon.com/Laundreez-1-Portable-Clothes-Washer/dp/B013C98X72
Yes
Here’s a link to the Proenneke Book. It’s funny, I always read his writing with the deep voice from the videos, but that’s actually the filmmaker narrating them. Proenneke’s voice is kind of high pitched and nasally
Best too I've found is the lunatec water bottle:
https://smile.amazon.com/Lunatec-hydration-pressurized-personal-bottle/dp/B089LPJ8FT/
It will give you an on-demand pressurized spray of water that will allow you to wash hands, dishes, wash sand or mud off your feet after a hike, etc. People have also taken the bug sprayers they sell at garden stores and DIYed them into pressurized sprayers, but this is much simpler and smaller/handheld. Recommended. Its pricey for a water bottle but I use mine constantly while camping.
How about a portable hand-washing station?
Or for a cheaper option, borrow the bucket system for washing dishes on a river trip: one bucket of initial rinse/soak water, one bucket of warm soapy water, one bucket of water with a bit of bleach in it for final rinse. But like, minus the bleach for just handwashing.
You either need tall enough boots (something like this) and slim enough pants that you can tuck them into the boots, or you need gaiters (that someone linked below). When I'm skiing my layering goes like slim base layer, then gloves, then my jacket goes over the gloves. There's about a 5" overlap between the end of my gloves and the hem of the jacket sleeve. It must be working because I can't think of a time I got snow on my wrists. With those Columbia boots - I usually keep those tied loosely so I can slip them on & off. When they're like that, if it's actually snowing, some snow will fall into them, but not a huge amount. If I lace them up normally, zero problems with snow getting in.
Bridgeport Alabama it's a National Monument so it's very restricted you can only go right to the front of the cave there is a small hiking trail around the park about a mile but if you're just going to see the entrance of the cave it's probably only I an 1/8 mile in and out. Lots of little placards with good information if you're driving by worth of stop not sure it's worth making a trip for.
Check out this trail on AllTrails. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/alabama/russell-cave-trail
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-hampshire/artist-bluff-trail
Super easy and short hike with some wonderful views. I would recommend hiking Mt. Pemi via Indian Head if you want a great view with a little bit more work to get to the top!
I do!! It’s from Anker. I’ve had it for a few years now and it works great.
they make these sorta "caps" to a water bottle that fold down into a small bowl/dish for a dog. could look into those (quick google search for the idea i'm talking about: https://www.amazon.com/TIOVERY-Dispenser-Container-Portable-Drinking/dp/B07M66ZPXG/)
you might also want to look into a more insulated water holder. and not bring ice cold water. or ...ya know just room temp water. those yeti style cups do a great job of insulating.
they do make water proof gloves. neoprene. if it's the winter time... maybe try moisturizing or otherwise taking care of your skin if you're having issues from wearing gloves. but shouldn't be that hard to just not get wet. so any "chafing" from the gloves out to be manageable with simple lotions/balms for dry skin in the winter.
Well in case you want to know where the photo is from, it's by a Thai photographer named Sisisak and here is the his post of this photo in shutterstock
https://www.shutterstock.com/es/image-photo/smooth-symbolize-citys-mu-cang-chaiyenbaivietnam-656064895
Part of the problem is that it is very difficult to remove the oils from your skin, and you inadvertently spread the oils around your body simply by touching it.
It does help if you scrub your entire body with this stuff, following directions. It will get the oils off your skin and it will go away faster.
If you are not better in a week, go back to the dr. I have had to get a shot and Prednisone pills both. It's horrible to be so violently allergic.
Tecnu Extreme poison ivy scrub
And throw away any clothes you were wearing. Then scrub your hands.
Hey!
I'm a Swedish former hiking trail developer who got tired of people (especially German women visiting, damn you Germans!) shitting in the woods and making a mess of things, which made landowners and other visitors unhappy. Covid meant more newbies came out to poop in the wild without knowledge of proper etiquette.
I wrote and illustrated a book on the topic which is free to download as an E-book.
For those interested, AMA about germans and pooping in the wild, I guess..
I’ve had this Casio for several years.
Thinking of you…
Need to stick a cork in their butts to stop that leak. OK. I'm done now. I'll see myself out.
FYI the inflatable water wings are prone to deflating or falling off. Some pools won't even allow them anymore (mine didn't when I was a lifeguard). Recommend getting a coast guard approved water wing lifevest e.g:
Always look on the inside of PFDs for coast guard approval
I've made an Android app to enjoy grassy fields with dandelion and butterflies even when you are in the dull office with concrete surrounding you!
Please get app from Google Play and provide valuable feedback - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.androidworks.livewallpaper.flowers
Thank you, If you want past month I did a tutorial for editing color like this in Lightroom:
https://www.notion.so/Pink-Vibes-Lr-Ps-f001767055354ab7a8f07162e08077a9
I hope it can help you :)
I used to take a cheap telescopic spinning reel combo with me. Just a light one I bought of Amazon. You can get them for 30-50 bucks.
Something like this: PLUSINNO
Photo credit: Andrew Mayovskyy (+ Twitter)
Please provide credit/attribution when posting photos that aren't yours, or otherwise be prepared to show that you have permission from the author to share their content. Cheers.
It’s not just folks ice fishing that need them. It used to be that going through the ice was the #1 cause of death on snowmobiles, and collisions, second.
I’m most cases, the riders were found still wearing their gloves & helmets, because it happens SO fast.
Many of the trails in The Great North Woods where we ride can bring you over water without you even being aware of it, so it’s important to be able to act lightning fast if you end up in the water.
Our entire group (and our friends) use these Boaton Ice Picks, Ice Fishing Safety Kit, Emergency Gear for Ice Fishing, Skating Or Walking On Ice https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08SHRSJQ7/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_a_NGY5QNJESMAQGDAARXGX because they can be worn hanging down at the chest level, and used without trying to release a carbiner that you might not be able to open!
Anyway, that’s my 2¢, but I think folks that ride without them are rolling the dice with their lives, and they’re only like $10 bucks!
Then don't go out on the ice. Seriously. People die from going through the ice, it goes quicker than you imagine.
They're cheap on amazon, or you can make them yourself easily. Just hammer a nail into the end of a wooden dowel and snip off the head of the nail. Do this twice. Attach the dowels with a long durable string for carriage, and put a cork on each nail so you don't hurt yourself.
It's simpler just to spend the ten or so dollars though, then you get a more streamlined product.
Once you have them, practice using them on thick ice over shallow water, just so you know how it feels to grab and use them. It'll help in an emergency.
Ever used esee knives?
Was thinking about getting their hatchet as I start building more gear (kinda a beginner).
Been to the Torres Del Paine Park and done a combination of the W and O route there, let me tell this, words and pictures won't do justice with the beauty and the feelings that place gives you. Magical place.
If you love trekking and will take the effort to get all the way to southern Chile I would recommend you to check out a special trek as well that is not well known and it's called Cabo Froward or trek Cruz de Los Mares.
We did it last year and it was great. Picked some blueberries for a snack on the way back too. It was EXTREMELY peaceful out at the lake. Only two other people out there besides our group of three.
Sure. Here's the photoset from our trip. And here is my Evertrail GPS info.
This was a last minute overnight trip in July of last year. Total mileage was about 18 miles over 2 days. You can easily spread this out over 3 days by setting up base camp at the end of canyon creek and making the hike out to "L" lake a day hike.
We hiked about 6 miles up the Canyon Creek trail and set up camp near the base of a great waterfall just below Lower Canyon Lake. The trail is pretty easy, but you are climbing a modest ascent the entire way up. There are numerous stream crossings, one or two of which may be challenging depending on the time year.
The hike up to L lake from the Upper Lake is moderately difficult. You gain a lot of elevation in 2.5 miles and the "trail" is primitive at best in some areas. You'll have to keep an eye out for cairns to make sure to don't wander too far off trail. The work is TOTALLY worth it though, especially the views heading back down, where the photo above was taken.
Best bet is to go in July-Oct, there can still be a fair amount of snow in June. The Trinity Alps ranger station does weekly trail condition reports so make sure you check that and call ahead. Permits are free, no reservations. Hardly saw a dozen people over 20 miles. Great place for solitude.
https://caltopo.com/map.html - you can even print your own topo maps with routes and annotations https://ridewithgps.com - more cycling-oriented and is good backup for when CalTopo is down to see elevation profiles and annotate maps
That's fair. It might involve more development work. It does look like there are a lot of resources for mapping/GPS with the raspberry pi on the internet.
I was thinking it's possible to use OpenStreetMap and OpenMapTiles (https://openmaptiles.org/) to render an image of the map on the e-ink display.
Dunno about outer gloves, but I have poor circulation and cycling in winter makes my hands feel like they’re going to drop off, even with thick cycling gloves
Can you try compression gloves under your work gloves? They’re very thin but supply a surprising amount of additional warmth. Bonus is that they can be washed and prevent the work gloves (cycling gloves in my case) getting stinky
i use this one! Best Pet Supplies Voyager Step-in Lock Pet Harness - All Weather Mesh, Adjustable Step in Harness for Cats and Dogs Orange (Matching Trim), XS (Chest: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089WGLN52/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_7JhZVCbWL2fGV
They're Timberland Earthkeepers! Great boots, I've had them for a few years now. I don't see my exact ones on their site anymore, but it looks like you can get them on Amazon.
I really like Epic’s venison bar. Tasty, lots of protein and pretty filling.
EPIC Venison Sea Salt and Pepper Bars, Keto Friendly, Gluten Free, 12 ct https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D88CLNE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_1ZEQE5HZHFDM8W4ADC2G?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
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I’ve used more than one of this kind of case. It makes the phone a little wider but not thicker. Waterproof and I’ve dropped it 20 feet off a cliff and it slid 30ft in gravel and the phone was fine. It has a string you can attach so I usually clip it to my harness or belt loop so I don’t drop it.
Nice. I envy your trip, as I sit at my desk in the midst of a conference call that started 4 hours ago and shows no sign of ending any time soon.
Gonna throw a couple of questions out at ya (no need to answer me - more for you to think about). Experienced WW/flatwater kayaker & canoeist here, with some rescue training... I can't see everything you have, but am wondering what safety stuff you've got with you.
+1 for the attached knife to PFD (tip - get a bungee ball thing, wrap it thru the hole in the base of the knife and flip the ball portion up above the tip, over the part that is permanently attached to the PFD. That way, it can't end up on the bottom of the lake/river (with umpteen others just like it). Also, when you pop it off intentionally, you can slide the bungee thing over your hand so that if you drop the knife, it hangs from your wrist. (need to be careful not to stab yourself, though. ;-) ) Here's a link to Amazon for the balls I'm talking about: https://www.amazon.com/ABCCANOPY-Bungee-Canopy-Elastic-String/dp/B07M7TLS1C/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=bungee+ball&qid=1573753498&s=hi&sr=1-6
*) any bailers or bilge pump coming with to empty water from a swamped kayak
*) anything to help you climb back in in deep water - a paddle float or a length of webbing/rope to be used as a step off of the
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Just a couple of things to think about.
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Enjoy your trip - I SOOOO envy you right now. :-)
I can’t answer all of your questions, but given that chaffing is generally from excessive rubbing, I wonder if the bag slides around too much or is too tight? For my short haired ~75 lb pup I had to try a few different backpacks before I found one that seemed more stable (less movement), relatively soft, while still distributing the weight evenly and being durable. That being said, I still actively work to keep his water bottles used evenly to prevent one side from being heavier than the other and keep it straight on his back. This is what I use OneTigris Backpack and I haven’t had any problems with it yet! We hiked the decalibron 14er loop with it this summer and he didn’t have any chaffing. Good luck!
I've been pretty impressed with these.
Though they are a compact model. Not super powerful by any means.
I have an inflatable paddle board..not a kayak but I figured I’d share anyway. I’ve had it for two years now and love it! Haven’t had any issues with it and I don’t tend to be gentle with things.
Peak Expedition Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board | 10'6" Long x 32" Wide x 6" Thick | Durable and Lightweight Touring SUP | Stable Wide Stance | Aqua https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MQX5WV2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wyLQDb22XKS1Z
Check out Frogg Toggs gear. I use a full suit as my wet weather gear when I get caught in the rain on my motorcycle. Its very light and most of the sets come with a stuff sack to keep it in when not in use.
well, i will add that all leather boots are far more durable and long lasting than mesh/synthetic hybrids. not because leather is that much more durable than synthetic fabrics, but rather that seams and stitching have no stretch, and are the most common failure point. basically, less stitching means a stronger boot.
leather also has the upside that it can be impregnated with oils and waxes to waterproof it, and can also be dyed. I would highly recommend Obenaufs as an excellent boot grease.
i am fairly opinionated when it comes to boots, but i feel it is just. i've been hiking/backpacking for my job with the USFS for the past 9 years. good footwear makes or breaks you!
huh, I think the USGS survey I read might have been out of date (same with the plaque I read near Palous Falls). I do know there was one major one with a 1000ft wall of water. Living out in East WA you hear a lot about the beauty of the Western side, but the beauty of the scab lands is pretty unique, IMO.
This one has good reviews and is in my price range. Anyone ever get this one? https://www.amazon.com/HydroForce-White-Inflatable-Stand-Paddleboard/dp/B00MJNC4QE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1512137566&sr=8-2&keywords=beginner+stand+up+paddleboards
Used to have this tent and feels not bad. There are some decision points when choosing the right backpacking tent like
Capacity: likely number of sleepers
Seasonality: tent construction relative to expected weather conditions
Weight: ounces carried vs. dollars spent
Livability: comfort and convenience based on design
I'm not even making an effort to do it. My kid is just that much more interested in being outside than inside.
It started when he was maybe 16 months old and we would go to playgrounds. He'd have fun playing on the equipment and then immediately wander off into the more wooded areas around the play structures. He wanted to crawl in and around ditches, over fallen trees. He'd babble about the crunchy leaves and the bird song and how sticky spider's webs were.
He'll be 3 in June and the kid is a total naturalist. We go on mini hikes through parklands near our house every day. It's amazing to see him change when he's outside -- when he's in the house he's pretty rambunctious and loud. When we go outside he gets quiet; he only sometimes talks about what we see or asks questions about different plans that we see.
It really blows my mind to see just how in love with the outdoors he obviously is.
Also if this kind of stuff interests you, read Last Child in the Woods. I don't agree with everything the author puts forward and it's a little preachy, but the overall message of raising the next generation to be outdoors more is really important.
I'm on my second version of this model; works good but always seems to come apart at the weak spot between the top joint and the 'attach to camera' joint. I wonder if this is a little more robust?
If he does backpacking, these will be appreciated:
one book that really caught my eye when i was younger was
and then this one more so as a teen...
http://www.amazon.com/Camping-Woodcraft-Handbook-Travelers-Wilderness/dp/0870495569
they are both old texts, and really don't focus on what you shouldn't do, but all the really awesome shit you CAN do and make while you are outside. Safety advice isn't near as inspiring as awesome possibilities, and you cant be an outdoorsman if you don't want to get out there in the first place!
If your son is young enough to still enjoy being read to, definitely read gary paulson's "hatchet" and his other books, as well as "my side of the mountain" by some author i can't remember now. nothing makes camping more fun for a kid than having it relate to something awesome and enjoyable BEFORE his first experience relates more to mosquito bites and sleeping on an uncomfortable sleeping pad in a wet tent.
There are lots of resources available online (perhaps backpackinglight.com would be useful). Also, you can buy some books to help you (here is one).
I use a Helinox Sunset Chair. It has a high back, very comfortable, sturdy, easy to set up and take down and weighs in at 3.3 pounds.
Grand Canyon. A bit farther than you suggested, but well worth it.
Hiking the Grand Canyon's Geology is well worth the time to read before you go there if you want to learn about the area.
I bought it at krogers.
Its sorta like this one though: http://www.amazon.com/iLuv-Amplified-Portable-Speaker-Smartphones/dp/B005DSN2XG/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1433315481&sr=8-5&keywords=portable+phone+speaker
Perfect! that's just the sort of thing I was looking for. Thanks for the tip!
Is this the sort of thing you mean?
I think, they did feature Yonder in this write up. Anyway, here are the links: Android:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yonder.android
iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/yonder-outdoor-adventures/id643341612?mt=8