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Follow Up After much deliberation I went with the Mtn Hardwear Synchro jacket. Just based on a visual inspection, it seems like it would vent better than the North Face or EMS models because the interior lining is a mesh and the two large front pockets can vent through that mesh when left...

NS is great, I went to high school here, left for a while and just moved back to the area about a year and a half ago. Wallace Rd? That's kind of behind Mt Lakes camp, right?

Stan...the hat stays, it's not being considered for replacement...ever. :D Kevin, thanks for your thoughts on the EMS jacket, I was kind of leaning towards buying that jacket and taking advantage of their satisfaction guarantee and trading up to the North Face or Mtn Hardwear jacket if I...

I'm looking for some advice/experience on soft shell jackets. I'm currently debating between purchasing the EMS Endotherm, North Face Apex Bionic, Mtn Hardwear Synchro and Mammut Cerro Torre. If anyone has experience with anyone of these jackets (or even better can directly compare them based...

Not quite the Berkshires, a little south of there, more like the Taconics. But Macedonia Brook State Park in Kent, CT offers some great road biking and kayaking on the Housatonic near Bulls Bridge. The campground is pretty nice too with some great secluded sites on the river...

In the interest of full disclosure, I want to put this out in support of Cave Dog because my experience with him was very different than Erik's. I'm not making any accusations towards Erik, but I read Erik's comments about Cave Dog to say that Cave Dog ignored Erik and was dismissive (for lack...

For the shorter day hike, I think Cascade & Porter offer the most "bang for your buck" in the Adks. If it's a weekend, just get to the trailhead early (its right on Rt 73) because the available parking fills up fast. For the longer trip, I definitely second what Mr Rankin said. Either start...

I'll throw in another recommedation for the Big Agnes Seedhouse line of tents. I have the Seedhouse 1 and its a great solo tent. It weighs about 3 and half pounds packed and is pretty spacious for a solo tent. You can definitely sit straight up inside the tent. When the fly is on, it...

U.S Constituion, Article IV, Section 2 pretty much settles the issue for me.

It would be great if the trail would link up with the Harlem Valley Rail Trail. Ive ridden on that trail many times from Wassaic to Millerton and love it (Im very much looking foward to the expasion of that trail as well). The article doesn't seem to indicate if it will, but from the areas it...

As Tom kindly metioned, understanding the realities of the numbers on this board makes it easier to not cast the entire group in a bad light. But, I when make a post and two of the three responses in essence tell me to "f-off" and provide lame ass excuses like "all people from mass drive that...

Perhaps some folks on this forum may want to hide the fact that they are VFTTers in order to avoid ruining the reputation of the entire group. Just last week, while driving from the Whites to Baxter State Park on a one way dirt road in a construction zone, I was cut off by some jerk in a Green...

I'm currently planning a small section hike on the AT in NY from the NY/NJ State line to NY Rt. 55. I haven't been on the AT in some time and thus my map and guidebook set is a bit dated. I currently have the NY/NJ map and books copyright 1998, 14th edition. Can anyone tell me if there have...

Just to clarify, I'm not planning on listening to it while I'm hiking, I'm more intersted in using it while I camp for the night to pass some time before I fall asleep. Thanks for the all the suggestions so far

I've got a 4 day, 3 night trip coming up in the Catskills...I'm currently devising ways to avoid the inevitable bordeom that comes with the long winter nights and thought of bringing my Ipod along. I've noticed on some of the pictures posted along with trip reports on this site the tell tale...

Not planning on bagging Hunter and SW Hunter...unless we decide to cut off the Westkill section, in which case we might hit SW Hunter quickly. Whats the snow you speak of? Just curious as I'm planning on hiking Fir on Sat.

Planning on doing a through hike of the Devil's path in a few weeks. Any suggestions/experiences with through hiking this trail in the winter? I've been on most of the trail before so I'm familiar with the terrain, camping areas, elevation changes etc. Im wondering how much time others have...

Looking for some input on how Mt. Marcy from Adirondack Loj is as a winter day hike. I'm planning on coming up later this week, and considering Marcy as one of my options. I understand the route, round trip is approx. 14 mi. from the Loj. I am planning on starting about 5AM, and would figure...