Re: tents and critters
The group I've hiked the Canyon with uses bivy sacks, sleeping bags, and
carries a tarp in case of bad weather. Weight is not bad and it provides
all the...
DAVID KENT 2000-03-16 20:15:38 #2155
Re: tents and critters
Unless it is raining or seriously threatening rain, I
sleep on a thin plastic sheet. Scorpions and
rattlesnakes have crossed my mind at times, but...
Bob Bordasch 2000-03-16 19:54:10 #2154
topo maps
When I mentioned the link below, I forgot to tell you that they have the
Topo USA maps on cd rom for $100. Most of this stuff is really for car
camping, but...
firefly 2000-03-16 19:01:36 #2153
Serape / Mexican Blankets
Doc: they call 'em Serapes, i think. Accrylic, and i cut a hole in the
top or middle so I could wear it Spaghetti-western style during the
cold morning...
Greg Gruber 2000-03-16 18:49:16 #2152
Re: tents, tarps, & mad rangers
"doc thomas" <<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="mailto:do-@...">do-@... I've got a Wiggy bag that weighs very little(lamminite I think) and I
use...
thomas arminio 2000-03-16 18:13:24 #2151
GearDeals
Hi all!
Well, this was a fun discussion about mad rangers, rescues, and gear. I am
going to go and buy some Esbit tablets at the local backpacking store...
firefly 2000-03-16 18:04:15 #2150
Snakes
Hey! To keep the snakes away just put a horsehair rope around your bag.
Old cowboy trick. Don Mattox
Don Mattox 2000-03-16 18:02:06 #2149
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