General Backpacking & Hiking

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1. (How) do you sleep in the backcountry? 1 2 3 4 6

   By Mcaldwell, February 28, 2016
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   • PaulGS
   • October 9, 2018

2. Solo hiking wth a personal locator beacon ? 1 2 3 4 5

   By lonerock, February 27, 2016
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   • jay
   • August 31, 2018

3. Some questions about being prepared for bears 1 2 3 4

   By mgp2675, June 8, 2015
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   • Absarokanaut
   • February 27, 2016

4. Where will your feet take you this year? 1 2 3 4

   By PaulGS, January 5, 2015
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   • Dogwood
   • July 21, 2015

5. Feeling Overwhelmed with Suggested Equipment 1 2 3

   By Aconcagua, October 13, 2015
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   • Dogwood
   • November 21, 2015

6. Bottles or a bladder for drinking water? 1 2 3

   By Aconcagua, October 5, 2015
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   • ppine
   • April 15, 2016

7. Dealing with snakes and other dangerous wildlife while on the trail! 1 2 3

   By DSmith, June 24, 2014
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   • Bobo Uzala
   • August 9, 2014

8. Trail Goals and Lists 1 2 3

   By Aaron Zagrodnick, February 14, 2015
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   • PaulGS
   • April 1, 2015

9. Camera Suggestions 1 2 3

   By jshanks24, August 8, 2014
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   • lonerock
   • February 1, 2015

10. Drones Ruin the Nature Experience 1 2 3

    By branchville, March 16, 2016
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    • branchville
    • May 4, 2016

11. Where is everyone planning to go this year? 1 2 3

    By jay, January 4, 2016
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    • ppine
    • March 11, 2016

12. Hiking in Hunting Season 1 2

    By Aaron Zagrodnick, November 15, 2015
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    • Aaron Zagrodnick
    • December 23, 2015

13. Do you wear blue jeans on the hiking trail? 1 2

    By Wood Violet, April 3, 2014
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    • PaintedBear
    • September 15, 2014

14. Winter nights 1 2

    By Game Warden, January 19, 2017
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    • ppine
    • August 29, 2018

15. What time do you prefer to be outside? 1 2

    By Bobo Uzala, August 10, 2014
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    • hikerboy
    • August 24, 2014

16. Trail Geezers 1 2

    By Geezer Tom, January 10, 2020
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    • ppine
    • January 18, 2021

17. Longest You Have Camped at Once 1 2

    By laschke, October 6, 2014
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    • hikerboy
    • February 8, 2015

18. Where should I go for a 3 week hike? 1 2

    By mishy, May 9, 2015
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    • Absarokanaut
    • May 31, 2015

19. Are self inflating/therma rest pad needed in all weather 1 2

    By butcher, July 7, 2014
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    • AdventureMyk
    • March 2, 2015

20. Illegal Camping 1 2

    By MTW, August 21, 2017
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    • Michael aka Mac
    • January 21, 2022

21. Technology on the Trail 1 2

    By Aaron Zagrodnick, June 30, 2014
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    • Howlinmadman
    • May 1, 2015

22. Trekking with Canines 1 2

    By Aaron Zagrodnick, March 17, 2012
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    • Bobo Uzala
    • August 9, 2014

23. Wool Allergy or sensitivity 1 2

    By girlnextdoortn, July 18, 2016
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    • Michael aka Mac
    • January 21, 2022

24. 10 Most Amazing "Common Man's Hikes" in America 1 2

    By ucfgrad1, March 9, 2015
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    • ucfgrad1
    • March 12, 2015

25. Group backpacking 1 2

    By Reflex, February 9, 2016
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    • ppine
    • March 19, 2016