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Barack Hussein Obama and College Football PlayoffsPosted On: Nov 21, 2008, 23:01 PMjust blows me away Would Banning All Religions Help End Some Wars?Posted On: Nov 21, 2008, 22:51 PMWhat if there were no "righteous"?
Previous hiking trip picturesPosted On: Aug 01, 2008, 17:02 PMGlacier, Grand Canyon, Canadian Rockies
Looking for a b/p parter in Colo, WY & MT areaPosted On: Nov 19, 2008, 19:49 PMlooking for groups or someone to bp with appalachian trail thru hike partnerPosted On: Oct 21, 2008, 20:22 PMmarch18/19 GA trail head meet date
Sleeping bag for Mt. Washington - rating?Posted On: Nov 21, 2008, 17:05 PMI know, I know.. another sleeping bag q.
Hog Camp Gap to Spy Rock Trip ReportPosted On: Nov 06, 2008, 03:23 AMClear skies and still good colors
Anyone here with southern Ohio info?Posted On: Nov 08, 2008, 09:33 AMfall colors, weather, hunting seasons Missing North Country Trail HikerPosted On: Nov 04, 2008, 09:53 AMParadise :: Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Backpacking Mojave National PreservePosted On: Nov 21, 2008, 18:48 PMLooking for suggestions- first timer. Caprock Canyons State ParkPosted On: Nov 19, 2008, 14:54 PMAnybody hike Caprock Canyons State Park?
Anybody want to go on a hike in October?Posted On: Oct 24, 2008, 18:30 PMI'll be in MA for two weeks!
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Learn where to bag peaks, visit hidden cold water lakes, and trek through the eroded wonder of Badlands National Park in our Black Hills primer.
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-5Submitted By: NalplvrTook this bag to Adirondacks, very light,did get only to 15 and fell asleep with head and shoulders out of bag which led to a rude ... Read more z55Submitted By: dbernard9Great pack, a little uncomfortable when you pack heavy. If you keep it around the 30-35lb range can't beat ... Read more Half Dome 2Submitted By: dbernard9Great 3 season tent. A little snug. Quick and easy ... Read more Post Your Sleeping Bag Review!Do you have a favorite piece of outdoor gear that you can't live without? Be one of the first to post your review to the new Backpacker.com by registering and becoming a member of our community. Your review will appear right here. Log in or Register nowPost Your Bivy Sack Review!Do you have a favorite piece of outdoor gear that you can't live without? Be one of the first to post your review to the new Backpacker.com by registering and becoming a member of our community. Your review will appear right here. Log in or Register nowPost Your Tent Review!Do you have a favorite piece of outdoor gear that you can't live without? Be one of the first to post your review to the new Backpacker.com by registering and becoming a member of our community. Your review will appear right here. Log in or Register nowPost Your Boots Review!Do you have a favorite piece of outdoor gear that you can't live without? Be one of the first to post your review to the new Backpacker.com by registering and becoming a member of our community. Your review will appear right here. Log in or Register now |
Sleeping Bag Water Test Pt. I:
In this gear test, Shannon Davis jumps in three sleeping bags and we hose them down to see how each one handles high-force rain.
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Sleeping Bag Water Test Part II:
Yeah, we know you probably won't ever get fully submerged in a raging river while in your sleeping bag, but that's not good enough for us.
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Just had a wonderful time hiking the Grand Canyon. But after 28 miles, I have swollen, painful legs from the knee through the ankle. Any tips for recovery?
Submitted by: Janis, Friendsowood TX
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Leg swelling is not uncommon on hikes in high heat, and water retention is often the culprit...
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