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Anybody had the waterproofing on a tent turn to sticky slime

5/17/2013 11:53:19 PM

Was rummaging through some old camping gear, and pulled out an old Kelty tent, and the waterproofing coating had gotten gooey and actually stuck the sides of the tent together so badly they couldn't be separated. It was like it had turned to rubb...

Anyone have personal experience with the Kelty Cosmic Down 20

5/17/2013 10:52:39 PM

I am finally gravitating away from my clunky (but functional) mil surp gear, I got a down underquilt that shaved about 5 lbs from my pack, and would like to substantially reduce my cold weather weight as well. I am still on a budget b...

Talk to me about rechargable batteries AA type

5/17/2013 2:37:10 PM

Thinking of picking up some rechargables to use when camping and general use. Dont know if the outdoor forum is the best but I figured I would try here first. Walmart has the rayovac ones and I figured it would be nice to just charge ...

Paracord rifle sling

5/15/2013 8:19:53 AM

I have the link somewhere to the big paracord thread but I was looking for one thing. I have gone through it a bit to fin this but it is hard to sift through all the dead links so I wondered if someone had something direct. I was looking for a b...

3 day hike this weekend do i have everything

5/12/2013 2:24:01 PM

Going on a three day hike leaving Friday. The temperature is a 65-80 during the days and 40-55 at night. it has been a while since I have gone and most of this is new gear is there anything you think I am missing. Cabelas 2pe...

Planning a hiking vacation to Maine NH

5/11/2013 6:53:53 PM

Will have 9 days to roam about. So far plans are 2 days in Acadia NP (Beehive & Precipice trails one day), then off to Baxter State Park to scramble up Mt Katahdin, maybe an extra day there to do another hike. Then working my way down to Francon...

Cool Device

5/8/2013 11:36:50 PM

These look neat. It's a tablet that is solar powered. I can't wait to see more devices like this coming out. The company is raising funds for them now. (Not affiliated with them bla bla.) GPS GMS/MURS AM/FM/SW ...

Small sharpener for knife sheath pouch

5/8/2013 11:19:23 PM

I have recently purchased an ESEE 6 and am looking at putting a small pouch on the sheath to hold an ESEE fire steel, sharpener, and a few other small items. My question is, does anyone have any experience with the Smith's diamond sharpening stone...

Any ARFCOMMERS in the Northeast up for some hikes in the White Mt s

5/7/2013 3:17:19 PM

Day hikes this spring/summer? Mt. Adams, Jefferson, Lafayette, Madison, Washington, etc.?

Anyone ever been to Philmont

5/6/2013 7:18:44 PM

Anyone else here ever been to Philmont Scout Ranch or worked on staff there? I trekked 2006 and 2007 Worked backcountry staff 2009-2012, mostly working the rifle and shotgun camps with reloading programs.

anyone use a rifle scabbard

5/6/2013 6:37:05 AM

I just finished a new coyote gun that was built short so it was easy to carry. I do a lot of walking while hunting.i was wondering if anyone uses a scabbard to attatch their gun to a backpack. I use a camelbak hawg as my pack and just want to add ...

Truck Camper Jacks

5/4/2013 10:18:07 PM

Does anyone here have ideas on making some new truck camper jacks? last year the SO and I bought a truck camper, ($200) the camper is pretty nice for the price, only downfall is it only came with 2 jacks, the old style cable driven jacks, and you ...

Ticks and Burning

5/3/2013 6:22:52 PM

For those that own some acres, have some woods, and dogs too. Does burning your woods yearly really help with the ticks. I finally got the courage to burn a section of my property because when I made a rash decision this Tuesday. ...

Wood burning backpacking stoves

5/3/2013 2:39:43 AM

Aside from the vargo, what wood stoves out there fold flat or nearly flat for backpacking use? I'm thinking of gettin one as a backup to my MSR stove that I can throw in the sleeve of my pack and forget about. Was also contemplating...

Tent poles

5/2/2013 2:26:46 PM

So high winds up in the mountains of New Mexico took out one of our tent poles in October. We've actually used it a few times since then, using some duct tape to wrap the splintered fiberglass section, but it's about to be prime campi...

Good deal on stove

5/1/2013 5:07:04 PM

I just got this little stove from amazon for 9.50. It's awesome! It has a large burner, for more even heating, and you can adjust it from low to high! You could cook in a regular pot with this. It doesn't have the piazo lighting thing. ...

Anybody own one of the Teardrop Camper trailers

4/30/2013 7:49:17 PM

I am interested in getting one of these. I would primarily be camping and traveling alone. These have a certain appeal for the following reasons to me. 1. Should be able to easily pull with my current full size V-6 pickup.

Concealed carry backpack

4/27/2013 8:08:27 PM

I'd like to carry one of my full frame pistols when hiking. I'm trying to find a backpack (daypack) with a compartment where I can just reach back and easily get to my pistol without too much effort. Does anyone have any suggestions f...

Salmon River Trail 742 Overnight Backpack

4/27/2013 6:04:52 PM

My friend and I departed Vancouver around 1:15pm Friday. We got to the #742 (not #742A) trailhead about an hour later and headed up. It took us about 3 hours to go 7 miles in and 1 mile back (to get the good camping spot on the ridge...

Hiking Camping trails on NC and SC border

4/23/2013 10:38:53 PM

I live in myrtle beach South Carolina and i'm looking for good hiking and camping trails. Don't mind traveling a little but would like something some what close. I'm new at these so please send me n the right direction!

Where to find genuine MREs

4/23/2013 3:17:16 PM

I'm looking for some genuine US military issue MREs. I've only ever bought them when I've been on military installations (I work for .gov as a civilian). My last few were from Fort Benning for $4.55 each, what a great price! I'm seeing knock-offs ...

Thoughts Nato Pattern 58 water bottle canteen and Crusader cup cook system

4/21/2013 12:31:51 PM

I found out what Bear Grylls has been using. My interest in it was piqued when I noticed the wide mouth of the canteen. I've messed with the Nalgene round bottles and didnt like it. My current kit: Nalgene Oasis canteen (superior usg...

Looking For Portable Handheld GPS Input and Advice

4/19/2013 5:32:03 PM

found one

Need sugestions on a second tent

4/19/2013 4:44:18 PM

Ok, I'm tossing the idea around for a second tent. Right now, I have my Tarptent Rainbow, that I use for backpacking, but I'm looking to maybe add a second tent for camping out of the truck. So weight, and packed size isn't all that important. ...

I need a new watch Any reason not to buy another Gshock

4/19/2013 4:11:23 AM

I have had great luck with the Gshocks. The current one I have is actually the first one I have broken. I stepped on it and yanked the band off it. I was thinking a pathfinder would be cool but for three times the cost I just dont kno...

Camping Hiking in Big Sur

4/18/2013 6:46:31 PM

I just got back from Big Sur California on a little driving/camping/hiking excursion. I made a video about my little adventure. I hope you enjoy!

Eberlestock X3 LoDrag Backpack

4/18/2013 1:31:22 PM

Here's my X3 LoDrag pack in Unicam along with all my accessory pouches. Pouches I have attached are: *Eberlestock Small Padded Accessory Pouch *Eberlestock 2-Liter Pouch *Eberlestock Saddle Bag *Blackhawk S.T.R...

Water on Appalachian trail

4/17/2013 4:24:13 AM

I saw a post on another site about a virus from a water source on the Appalachian trail. Several through hikers got sick. I looked on several sites and in general the recommendations are to filter and boil water. The question is in a non hiking...

American made pots cookware

4/17/2013 12:00:23 AM

i was looking at the MSR titanium pots, and saw they were made in thailand. i try to buy American made when i can, and am having some trouble finding some backpacking oriented cookware (pots, etc). The only company i have found thus far is Open Co...

How bad is burning pressure treated wood

4/16/2013 9:38:51 PM

My neighbor salvaged a bunch of it from some construction site - painted, no less - and was burning it in his fireplace. I convinced him to let me haul it to the dump with my pickup, and offered him some real firewood, but he declined. Today I not...