Staking tents at IG and BA?
Preparing for our March hike with one night each at BA and IG. One of our tents requires staking, minimum of 4 stakes and 6-8 for a nice set up. Is there...
northriver1998 2010-02-14 18:20:21 #59935
Re: Hikes to do from the river
I think one of the most simple practices to set is that you pack up your person camp stuff before you make/eat breakfast. I've been on trips where you would...
kampaz5 2010-02-14 17:53:04 #59934
Re: Poncho
Wayne,
I can get a postal rain poncho for you. It snaps together along the neck,
its navy blue, not
very heavy, but not as light as the real light-weight type...
Tracey W 2010-02-14 17:39:27 #59933
Re: Pack weight poll/query
Reid,
Base weight about 15 pounds.
Food and consumables at 2 pounds per day = 18 pounds
3 quarts of water = 6 pounds.
39 pounds.
Try looking at...
Dick Matthews 2010-02-14 17:36:58 #59932
Re: Hikes to do from the river
Drifter-
I think I just learned everything I need to know about running a river trip to hike. Great Post!
-Josh
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JoshC 2010-02-14 17:15:28 #59931
Re: Poncho
How about this one:
http://mysite.verizon.net/bgurwell1/parcho.htm
Seems very versatile.
John Karpinski
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jckarpin 2010-02-14 17:01:14 #59930
Re: Pack weight poll/query
Your pack weight still seems pretty heavy to me. But of course it depends on the time of year and if you are hiking solo or not. And it also depends on...
Bob Bordasch 2010-02-14 15:42:02 #59929
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