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It hooked Me! My first b-pack was apr. 22-24 04 to Crag Camp via lowes. I had all my brand new gear. i was probablly carrying 15 lbs more than i should have been. It was a tough trip, i thought it would be hard and it was. When we got there and i had a chance to collect myself a little, I...

forestnome, Wind can work, it has the potential. The key word being potential. Its not the cure all, but its a step in the right direction. Hey are you a enviornmental scientest as well as a forest nome wow you rock!! :D

Alternate energy sources, thats a Good Thing!!! Global warming is changing our climates, Acid rain is killing our forests, and high fuel cost are hurting local, state, and fed economies. Lets get a grip. We as a nation and world community need to start doing something and this is a step. Do...

Henny Ham. I use a henny ham and i love it !!! Its not a tent! it takes some getting used to but what a great sleep!! Ive used mine down to just above freezing and with a sleeping pad and a decent down bag it works fine. Did i mention how lite wieght it is. Oh yeah did i mention how good of a...

Pads & Hammoks I use a Hennessey Ham. and use a ridgerest for insulation. Ive used my hammy down to about 17-20 degrees was very glad i had the sleeping pad.Try and get the widest pad you can to avoid cold shoulders.

Hey, Dugan, Ken C Thanks for the feedback. Would say yak trax or crampons?

Looking to hike M_M trail from Mt holyoke to bare mtn. has anyone been out that way lately? Whats the trail look like lots of ice? Hardpack? Snow? Thanks for your help folks :)

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Day hike or overnite?

I picked up a pair of ems moutain pants w/ system 3, its there gortex knock off. It zips half way up for quick on and off, they have thigh vents, detachable bib, and hand warmer pockets. Its a good product i like the alot. I got them right after xmas for $90 check them out. Good luck

Yes, Northeast.

Spaddock, National geo topo New England region has a disk just for the adks. Its usgs so i dont see why it would have any less or more than the single area package. The New England region is a great set, very functional.

Msr Shoe Pundits :confused: Whats the deal, two guys have a problemes w/ there shoes and loft and msr shoes sucks grenade and you folks are all over it like cubbard of clanging pots. Ive heard bad things about both tubbs and atlas, and a plethora of raves about MSR shoes... What gives...

Gps Help Holdstrong, Great gift!! I use A garmin geko 201 which is low tech as far as gps units go. It allows me to upload and download routes as well as individual waypoints from my pc. I bought National Geographics Topo for New England works well. You should try a book called " gps made...

backpacker mag Well said Shadow :) IMO IT REALLY NOT THAT BAD OF MAG, iLEARN SOME THINGS AND IT SPURS ME ON TO FIND OTHER INFO FROM OTHER SOURCES. "IS YOUR GLASS HALF FULL OR HALF EMPTY"

I recently bought a Scholler hat just to try it out, Its has warm as my fleece and less bulky. I'm in the market for pants for winter travel and have been looking at scholler products. then i say to my self, i dont want to have to buy two of something if i dont have too. thinki im going w/...

Shut down GPS system? NOOOO! I love having gps :rolleyes:

long trail I would love to do the long Trail complete can someone give recommended reading and or planning advise.

Hey Wild, How Does An Incompetent Schmuk Gain Experience? By Traveling W/ Others That Have More Experience. No?

DEADPOINT, ANY THING YOU DONT LIKE ABOUT YOUR DEGREES?? I got a pair of 04 degrees. After reading the tread replys and knowing that my feet get cold sometimes, I went with the double boots. How do they do w/ crampons, snowshoes??