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| camping question | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I am looking for a good camping area in NY-NJ area. I have 2 boys 4 and 5 years old . we love ...
A: There are no "real" mountains within 2-3 hours of Lansdale. There are some waterfalls in the ...
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| Camping in NYC area | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I am from NYC and would like to organize a camping trip for 8-10 friends for July 4th Weekend. We ...
A: Having never lived in New York City and not having much experience camping in areas accessible to ...
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| Smartwool vs Silk clothing | 7/26/2008 |
Q: Smartwool jackets and shirts. What do you think of them? I have tried on the Cascade and Zirkel ...
A: I apologize but have no experience with SmartWool jackets and shirts. I have used their socks and ...
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| The nitty-gritties of backpacking | 6/16/2008 |
Q: During the summer I volunteer as a scoutmaster for a Boy Scout camp. Last summer we went on a 3-day ...
A: They are extensive and I will try to address them here in as complete a way as you’ve asked. 1. ...
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| Beginner Hiking... what do we need to start out with? | 6/2/2008 |
Q: Roy: Well I would like to start out that my experience with hiking is about as much as I have read ...
A: As in all things, you need to exercise judgement in what to carry on a hiking trip. What you carry, ...
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| Beginner Hiking... what do we need to start out with? | 6/2/2008 |
Q: Roy: Well I would like to start out that my experience with hiking is about as much as I have read ...
A: Congratulations on making a start to what will be, in my experience, some of the best times in your ...
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| Backpack Help | 4/17/2008 |
Q: Any advise on which type of backpack to buy for traveling to europe for 14 days. We will be staying ...
A: My son and daughter did this two years ago. They each bought good-sized but comfortable packs from ...
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| hiking trip Berkshires | 3/16/2008 |
Q: My brother and I are looking to do a 3 day weekend hiking trip in the berkshires and was looking for ...
A: There are several good hikes in New Hampshire's White Mountains (my favorite), though there will be ...
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| hiking trip Berkshires | 3/15/2008 |
Q: My brother and I are looking to do a 3 day weekend hiking trip in the berkshires and was looking for ...
A: My recommendation is the Appalachian trail. It's easy to find and follow, has great views along the ...
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| Mixed | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I am looking for a dual advise. 1)my current backpack weighs around 2/3 kg hence I need to know of a ...
A: The advice I can offer here will not be complete but I will give you a atart: 1. What I have found ...
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| sleeping bags | 10/24/2007 |
Q: Ive been in the market for a winter sleeping bag for a few months and have finally decided on the ...
A: Your question is a great one but the hardest part -- deciding which bag to buy -- is the really hard ...
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| hiking mt. fuji | 9/2/2007 |
Q: I'm not sure if you can answer this or not but in a couple days I'm going to climb Mt. Fuji, we are ...
A: If I was in your position and based on your description, I'd go for it. If it's "only" a cold, the ...
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| Find a Buddy | 4/3/2007 |
Q: Do you know of any websites where you could find a buddy or so or hook up with groups for ...
A: My best experience is with Yahoo Groups. If you go to Yahoo.com and select Groups from their list ...
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| GPS use to locate remote land corners | 9/17/2006 |
Q: I'm looking to purchase some very remote land in far SW Texas. 20 to 40 acres in size. The land ...
A: This subject is off the topic of hiking and backpacking but I'll try to address it here. My ...
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| winter hiking | 2/14/2006 |
Q: I had a question I was hoping you might be able to help me with. I am a novice hiker looking to get ...
A: It's been a long time since I've hiked in the northeast. Although I'm from there, I now live in ...
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| Water Issues | 7/26/2005 |
Q: I just recently went backpacking and had a couple questions concerning clean water. First is related ...
A: While boiling is a sure way to kill bacteria, you'll find, as with your recent experience, it's ...
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| shoes | 6/25/2005 |
Q: it was very helpful and helped me to plan out better approach and so on. I'll get back to you if ...
A: I wear leather boots all the time. I do recommend some form of waterproofing but I don't think ...
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| Backpacking | 6/22/2005 |
Q: Hey Roy , that was some of the best advise I ever recived I really appreciate the time , patience ...
A: I hope the previous information helped. I'll try here to answer the additional ones. However, any ...
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| trekking | 6/21/2005 |
Q: This is gonna be a long one Now this might sound weird , I am into trekking and hiking however ...
A: Vinod, Your request is not all that strange. Many people, including me, have taken long hiking ...
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| GPS | 5/5/2005 |
Q: How are you? Thanks for taking questions from people. My question is about GPS. Do you have much ...
A: Sorry that I can't help you with this question. I've never used a GPS unit. I'm a map-and-compass ...
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| sleeping bags | 1/2/2005 |
Q: I am looking at probably a 3 season and want it to be as light weight and small as possible. I have ...
A: My advice may be a bit out of date. I'm still a fan of down-filled bags. I've had my 3-season ...
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| Follow up question | 9/28/2004 |
Q: ------------------------- Followup To The San Bernadino hike got me thinking - in general do you ...
A: Sorry, I don't know the water levels at this time of year, nor for October. Obviously, it will ...
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| Where to go backpacking with my nephew? | 9/27/2004 |
Q: I am going to be taking my nephew backpacking in the middle of October for 3 days - we live the Los ...
A: There are two I can recommend, one of which I've been to and the other that comes highly ...
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| Hiking in europe | 5/27/2004 |
Q: I would like to go on a cheap mountain trek holiday. I will be carrying my own tent and food. I did ...
A: Your question makes me envious but here goes: If you want to do another GR and are interested in ...
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