Recent content by Solitary

Ten Essentials Let's see, the "ten essentials": 1. Nuclear missile launch codes. What else would be on that list?

I'd be interested in the answer to this Does anybody have any further information?

Wonderful I simply loved hearing her tell of her accomplishment and it was wonderful to hear the pride in her voice. (Way to go MOM!) - Solitary

Such beautiful pictures Very nice photos. Thanks for posting them.

Yes Yes, I routinely try out new equipment (stoves, sleeping bags, tents) in the backyard. Not just for survival practice, but just general use. Who wants to be struggling with unfamiliar equipment or a new technique in the cold, dark, wet and 10 miles from a trailhead?

Climbing and insulation I routinely replace my climbing ropes for safety's sake and always after a fall. The old ones become tree swings, utility ropes in the garage and I even built a rope bridge over a gully in the woods with the girl scouts. Didn't take a picture of it, however, and when I...

Thanks for the comment & the greenie.

Good to know I have had similar experiences with them in the past. Good to know that they haven't changed.

My name says it all Avoid the summer hiking crowds!

thanks for the greenie.

Thanks for the Greenie.

Don't do it, don't do it, don't do it That was me trying to stop myself from getting involved in this thread, but I can't help it. Speaking as a hiker who also happens to be female, I don't think GPS is a stupid guy thing. I do a fair amount of bushwhacking//off-trail hiking and I know how to...

Congrats A very nice and inspiring trip report. Congrats on your accomplishment.

Key Point This is the key point for me. If I'm moving, I'm sweating. And I have yet to see the miracle fabric or pack design that prevents my back from getting completely soaked. So I put my emphasis on wearing a wicking fabric for a shirt - I don't use cotton t-shirts even in summer - and a...

Decisions, decisions This is a tough one. For about the same price I could get an Old Town Rockport 14 canoe ... canoe ... or a Glock 23 .40 caliber with 13 round magazine and still have some money left over to put towards a laser sight. Glock What SHOULD I do???? :confused: