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re: ***Official Hiking/Camping Thread***
Posted on 4/19/12 at 10:51 pm to bayoubengals88
Posted on 4/19/12 at 10:51 pm to bayoubengals88
quote:
water: how much do you drink per day? a gallon? more? water is heavy...there's no way you're packing it on you...where do you get it from?
I'd use 3 liters a day and that's counting my morning coffee and what I need to use for cooking.
Get it from streams, rivers, and snow.
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Posted on 4/19/12 at 10:54 pm to LSUintheNW
quote:so you purify it all at once and then store it? what's your method? boiling?
Get it from streams, rivers, and snow.
Posted on 4/19/12 at 10:54 pm to bayoubengals88
As many as you can get. There is no limit.
Posted on 4/19/12 at 10:55 pm to bayoubengals88
quote:Preferences. I boil for breakfast and dinner and filter for on the go.
so you purify it all at once and then store it? what's your method? boiling?
Posted on 4/19/12 at 11:02 pm to Blue Velvet
I'll have plenty more questions...I currently own next to no gear and Ive only do small hikes on vacation or day hikes at Tunica Hills
assuming some of you are familiar with louisiana trails, where do I go from there? Where is the best place within two hours of Baton Rouge to go on a 3 day hike?
assuming some of you are familiar with louisiana trails, where do I go from there? Where is the best place within two hours of Baton Rouge to go on a 3 day hike?
Posted on 4/19/12 at 11:02 pm to bayoubengals88
quote:
so you purify it all at once and then store it? what's your method? boiling?
I carry a filter (pump). All depends on how I feel at that moment but we always pay attention to where our next water source will be. If we are a ways from water we will fill up even if it's only another liter. If my camp spot is near a water source I won't bother with filtering, I'll just boil.
Posted on 4/19/12 at 11:09 pm to Nodust
smart wool is amazing, but i prefer Darn Tough socks... i used nike dri fit shirts, and the adidas version... i know its not the best but it worked for me... and i got it on sale at academy
Posted on 4/19/12 at 11:09 pm to LSUintheNW
Just weighed my pack for the trip this weekend. 49 lbs, including all hunting gear. Not bad at all considering last time it was 67 lbs.
I can't sleep. Too excited about tomorrow.
I can't sleep. Too excited about tomorrow.
Posted on 4/19/12 at 11:11 pm to bayoubengals88
quote:
water: how much do you drink per day? a gallon? more? water is heavy...there's no way you're packing it on you...where do you get it from?
i just got back from a 4 day hike... i drank 4 32 oz bottles of water a day.. before i started to cook dinner... and prob another bottle at night
Posted on 4/19/12 at 11:11 pm to Salmon
quote:Cannot blame you. Very jealous. Safe trails brother.
can't sleep. Too excited about tomorrow.
Posted on 4/19/12 at 11:12 pm to bayoubengals88
quote:Kisatchie? Not sure TBH. Do the wild azalea trail once for sure.
Where is the best place within two hours of Baton Rouge
Posted on 4/19/12 at 11:13 pm to Salmon
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Just weighed my pack for the trip this weekend. 49 lbs, including all hunting gear. Not bad at all considering last time it was 67 lbs.
i missed something, where you going? just friday sat sunday?
Posted on 4/19/12 at 11:18 pm to Wooly
quote:
smart wool is amazing, but i prefer Darn Tough socks... i used nike dri fit shirts, and the adidas version... i know its not the best but it worked for me... and i got it on sale at academy
I'm a smartwool guy for socks. I have a bunch of drifit and got great deals at the columbia outlet in Portland so my clothes aren't anywhere up to par compared to my gear....except for my raingear/snowgear. Stuff just isn't cheap and I'd rather bye some other gear. It works so I've stayed with it
This post was edited on 4/19/12 at 11:27 pm
Posted on 4/19/12 at 11:19 pm to Wooly
Gila Wilderness Area for a turkey hunt. Will backpack in 5-6 miles and set up camp. Will be gone till next Friday.
Posted on 4/19/12 at 11:19 pm to Salmon
Have a great time. What are you going to be hunting?
Eta....I see now. Good luck!
Eta....I see now. Good luck!
This post was edited on 4/19/12 at 11:20 pm
Posted on 4/19/12 at 11:26 pm to LSUintheNW
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Stuff just isn't cheap and I'd rather bye some other gear. It works so I've stayed with i
yep. i mean it was my first time backpacking ever.. so i wasnt about to drop a fortune on gear then realize a day into that i hate it... luckily the gfs parents were big hikers so they had all the gear we needed, with the exception of a working stove (broke first night) and a light tent we were pretty well equipped. and we had the times of our lives... time to start investing in the new hobby
Posted on 4/19/12 at 11:31 pm to Wooly
I've been doing it but still don't want to invest in some of it 
had gotten into climbing so it was also an easy decision as I needed more gear. No matter what it seems like it never ends
I want a kayak and a bow so it'll just be on the backburner.
had gotten into climbing so it was also an easy decision as I needed more gear. No matter what it seems like it never ends I want a kayak and a bow so it'll just be on the backburner.
Posted on 4/19/12 at 11:32 pm to Wooly
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time to start investing in the new hobby
Living in denver could lead to investing in MANY hobbies.
Posted on 4/19/12 at 11:35 pm to LSUintheNW
yea, i mean when we move to denver it would be time to start getting some good gear, because i can imagine every weekend we would be doing some sort of outdoor activity.
unfortunately its looking like dallas is a strong possibility now, the GF just got done with a corporate job interview with Zales.. but i would rather be in denver.. but i would also like her to have a good job.... damn you cruel world
i know right. mountain biking, kayaking, snowboarding, so many things.... so many Expensive things
unfortunately its looking like dallas is a strong possibility now, the GF just got done with a corporate job interview with Zales.. but i would rather be in denver.. but i would also like her to have a good job.... damn you cruel world
quote:
Living in denver could lead to investing in MANY hobbies.
i know right. mountain biking, kayaking, snowboarding, so many things.... so many Expensive things
This post was edited on 4/19/12 at 11:37 pm
Posted on 4/20/12 at 8:41 am to Blue Velvet
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Depends on where at. If it's cold and you're in the mountains you'll be okay. I drank melted snow/ice so I didn't filter for the entire states of Georgia, NC, and Tennessee. After Tennessee I started stopping at lower elevations where there was fear of animal droppings in the water, livestock, bugs, etc. Be especially careful near farms in the south and ponds in the north. Maine and New Hampshire have clear water but it's infested with the beaver fever and I don't drink where Moose poop. Filtering is a safe bet.
you really don't want beaver butt
I use a pump, but I'm going to get a steripen for my wife to carry in her pack as a back-up
This post was edited on 4/20/12 at 8:42 am
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