My husband and I love to hike, and this summer we hope to go on some longer hiking trips that will require camping for one or two nights. What gear should we buy to make our trips enjoyable and safe?
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posted by keep it under cover
on Apr 7, 2013 -
37 answers
A close friend has decided to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail starting in about 10 days at Springer Mountain in Georgia. It just so happens that I have a week off with nothing to do, and he asked if I wanted to start out with him, and I said yes. Help me make sure I'm not forgetting anything (and/or shed inessentials). Any tips/tricks would also be appreciated for this AT newb!
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posted by ghostpony
on Mar 5, 2013 -
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I'm planning a trip do Death Valley in january and I'll be landing in Las Vegas where I'll spend the first day or two preparing, and I wonder if anyone has some recommendations for places where I can get the supplies I need.
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posted by tristpinsm
on Dec 22, 2011 -
8 answers
First time backcountry camping in the desert. I'll be biking and hiking. Any tips from people who've gone on similar trips?
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posted by tristpinsm
on Dec 4, 2011 -
15 answers
Backpacking Hammock filter: I currently use a MSR Hubba for backpacking but am intrigued by the idea of hammocks and would like to go with a hammock for my next few trips; it could possibly replace my tent for all non-desert camping. There's a ton of choices to go with, so help me if you can please.
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posted by zombieApoc
on Mar 16, 2011 -
14 answers
Drank a liter of unfiltered, chemically treated puddle water. What's the best course of action to avoid gastrointestinal Armageddon?
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posted by toftflin
on Oct 25, 2010 -
14 answers
What are the logistics involved in back-country camping / backpacking (CA specific)?
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posted by jnnla
on Aug 4, 2010 -
20 answers
Backcountry camping question: Anyone have experience with commerical guided backpacking trips in the U.S., or have any suggestions for increasing backpacking skills and confidence when you don't know any experienced backpackers?
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posted by crLLC
on Jun 10, 2010 -
15 answers
I'm going on a 7-day backpacking trip in about a month with three friends and I need your best lightweight meal recipies.
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posted by talkingmuffin
on May 26, 2010 -
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I'm looking to get back into backpacking in a serious way, and right now I'm working on getting my gear together. I have reached the point where I want/need advice on a good backpack and have whittled the field down to three choices. So I need to choose wisely.
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posted by zombieApoc
on May 6, 2010 -
20 answers
Suggestions for a weekend backpacking trip to the Cache Creek Wilderness Area in Northern California?
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posted by fdhidalgo
on May 6, 2010 -
2 answers
Can you suggest unprocessed or minimally processed foods for hiking day trips (approx. 12 hours) and three-day backpacking trips? The catch: no refined carbohydrates.
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posted by halogen
on Mar 19, 2010 -
15 answers
Looking for help picking a new camping stove for backpacking (not car camping)- what do you like about yours? Why would you (or would you not) recommend or not recommend about the one you have?
Not really the season, but I've got an overnight snowshoe trip planned at the end of the month...
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posted by charmedimsure
on Feb 16, 2010 -
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I'm a female in my early 20s and am going on a company hike to to the juan de fuca marine trail in a few weeks. We're hiking like 23 miles in two days and carrying 20-30lb packs. The trail has been described as "moderate to difficult." I am not overweight but I am NOT in shape. I do not work out. I am afraid this ordeal might just kill me. I am an indoor girl. I'm seriously regretting my decision to do this. But it's too late to go back now.
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posted by anthropomorphic
on Jun 7, 2009 -
40 answers
[BackpackingFilter] Dear Mefi,
My brother and I our planning a week long backpacking trip for the end of the summer (August/September), but do not know where to go. Help!
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posted by phrakture
on Mar 11, 2009 -
17 answers
Summer isn't THAT far off . . . already trying to come up with camping/hiking spots in the Midwest for once it gets warm. Help! Looking for specific recommendations for spots in the IL/IA/WI area, plus whatever other random camping and backpacking tips you want to throw my way. Bonus points for places I can bring my dog, although I don't mind leaving her with my parents for a week either.
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posted by lblair
on Feb 12, 2009 -
18 answers
Sometime from March to early summertime several of us would like to go on a backpacking trip from NYC. I need to hear about nice hikes in the Catskills.
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posted by TheOnlyCoolTim
on Jan 23, 2009 -
1 answer
What are some great backpacking trips (2-4 days, up to say 30 miles) with a 5-hour drive of Portland, OR? Loops preferred, but out-and-back is OK.
posted by gottabefunky
on Jun 9, 2008 -
7 answers
We (my kids and I) are staying with friends just outside Yellowstone this summer, and I am planning on doing a one to two night back-packing jaunt with the teenagers. Any recomendations on back country camp sites?
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posted by readery
on Mar 16, 2008 -
3 answers
Is there a good place to go backpacking in January in Northern California that doesn't involve a lot of snow?
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posted by fdhidalgo
on Dec 25, 2006 -
7 answers
Anybody know a good camping / backpacking spot in California that's not snowed under yet and is a decent drive from San Francisco (< 8 hours, not involving snow chains)?
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posted by salvia
on Nov 17, 2006 -
15 answers
I need practical advice for extreme budget travelling in Eastern Europe this summer.
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posted by mosessis
on Apr 25, 2006 -
9 answers
