http://www.backpacking.net/forum/ubbthreads.php Featured Backcountry Topics BackcountryForum.com - UBB.threads(tm) http://www.backpacking.net/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=138259#Post138259 Posted by mistersir:
Hi everyone, I'm from DFW, TX, and am new to this forum, I searched and couldn't find anything. I'm new to backpacking but know my stuff. Anyway I was wondering if anyone knew any place in Texas or 4]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:41:05 EDT http://www.backpacking.net/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=138232#Post138232 Posted by hikerduane:
I'm not too motivated for some reason this year, or lazy. I did six nights in the Winds with no plan driving there except for a good idea of which TH I might go in at. Same with a vacation for early]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:35:15 EDT http://www.backpacking.net/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=138231#Post138231 Posted by hikerduane:
So many nice places, so little time.]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:10:38 EDT http://www.backpacking.net/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=138227#Post138227 Posted by dla:
I use REI desert gaiters. They keep the crud out and aren't noisy.]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:12:04 EDT http://www.backpacking.net/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=138210#Post138210 Posted by chimpac:
Sew a pocket in your ground sheet for the bag from your knees or hips down. Then another pocket at your head to keep the pillow (down jacket in a bag) from moving up off the pad. ]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:33:12 EDT http://www.backpacking.net/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=138150#Post138150 Posted by mistersir:
I tried making on for my dog, he is a pit bull mix with a basset hound; bow legged in the front pigeon toed in the back and too lazy to be aggressive. I may have done it wrong, I thought no one maybe ]]> Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:41:15 EDT http://www.backpacking.net/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=138144#Post138144 Posted by oldranger:
I also hike and bike, using basically the same equipment. It is fairly easy to shift from one mode to the other, mostly being a question of where you can stash your bike while hiking. I disagree a]]> Sun, 29 Aug 2010 21:09:30 EDT http://www.backpacking.net/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=138142#Post138142 Posted by Wolfeye:
I'm actually gearing up to start hunting for small game, after not having hunted anything since half my life ago. I've had my eye on either something minimalist from CRKT or a 2.5-3" fixed knife from ]]> Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:33:14 EDT http://www.backpacking.net/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=138137#Post138137 Posted by dla:
I saw a bunch of videos on youtube demo'ing the various packs. Search for sandsarchery. My son just used a really large one on a long backpack trip - I was impressed with the construction and utility.]]> Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:50:40 EDT http://www.backpacking.net/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=138102#Post138102 Posted by hikerduane:
I didn't dig way down, but saw nothing related to fabric. Would be nice to have my Hilight more water resistant.]]> Sat, 28 Aug 2010 08:54:00 EDT http://www.backpacking.net/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=138085#Post138085 Posted by mistersir:
Silnylon poncho/tarp tent. Sleeping pad (http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-1-5-Self-Inflating-Air-Mat-Sleeping-Pad-mattress-/360294549972?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53e33a89d4) Great pad I have one. Food ]]> Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:40:57 EDT http://www.backpacking.net/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=138068#Post138068 Posted by Franco:
I've shot a clip on this shelter : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNf837Dl1B0 not sure if it will help you with the floor . Sealing the top side is all that is required, however I usually do both s]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:40:33 EDT http://www.backpacking.net/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=138048#Post138048 Posted by T Cure:
Paul, since you don't like this electronic device, why not suggest everyone else ride the Segways and you jog along with the water. You must be very lucky to know someone that will take you on such]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:41:28 EDT http://www.backpacking.net/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=137939#Post137939 Posted by balzaccom:
Same here Glenn. We are so easily distracted by the show that Mother Nature puts on that we've stopped taking any games along--unless you count my fishing gear!]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:44:46 EDT http://www.backpacking.net/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=137924#Post137924 Posted by Franco:
In that case as suggested something like McNett Seam Grip or Tarzan Grip glue will do. Franco]]> Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:44:42 EDT