Archive for May, 2011

I'm hiking the appalachian trail in the spring,what shelter is best?

options are tarp,tent,hammock,or none and stay in shelters along the way,remember they might be full


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    Looking for suggestions on places to camp in Tennessee?

    My two sons and I will be traveling through Tennessee in July and we are looking to spend a day or two at a campground. I have done some research online and have found a few state parks that look lovely… Fall River Falls for example. I was just hoping for any more suggestions from people who have more familiarity with the area than I do. Our final destination is going to be Atlanta and we are starting in Wisconsin. We are looking to do some hiking, climbing, swimming and tenting.


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      What causes and how can I prevent this physical reaction when hiking?

      Ok for starters, not in the best of shape anymore, but while doing a 10 mile day hike on a mountainous trail, upon stopping to set up camp (tent) I started experiencing severe leg and foot cramping. Had me flopping like a fish out of water the charley horses were so bad in my calves and feet. My toes actually locked in a curled position. This lasted for about 30 minutes, it was terrible.


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      Tent Buying: Under $100?

      Hi, I’m looking into buying a tent and was wondering if anyone would know one that would fit my needs.

      I’m spending 5 weeks camping in Alaska. It’ll be coldest 30 degrees. I need a small tent that’ll fit me and my hiking backpack, so maybe a two person tent. It needs to hold up to rain and be durable enough to last for the full 5 weeks.

      My maximum price is 0, but I’m ideally looking for something around .
      Has anyone bought a tent that might fit these needs? If it’s over that price, please answer anyway, I might be able to find it cheaper on ebay or something.

      Thanks!


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      What should i do with my girlfriend camping?

      Well my girlfriend and i go camping often and we’re going again in a day. We’re staying at a campground with a tent. We’ve been together 3+ years. I have a ring and i think i’ll propose to her while we’re hiking. Do you think i should propose in a different situation? And what type of romantic things should i do while we’re camping?


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      What is the best campsite for tent camping in New England?

      Me and my friends want to take a camping trip this summer. We’re all 16. I’m looking for a relatively wooded private campsite. It would be nice if it was near some nice hiking area with panoramic views. It has to be in New England. We would be camping in a tent, not an RV so utilities are not a problem, just a fire site would be nice. Thanks.


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      Kyle and Michelle were hiking and each carry a backpack tent that weighed?

      2.2 kg, a canteen of water that weighed 1.4 kg, and some supplies that weighed 3.8 kg. They were told to carry less than 16 pounds while hiking. How close were they to the limit? Did they succeed in carrying less than the weight limit? please show me the formula for converting this


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      I'm looking for tent camping in Indiana for Memorial Day weekend. Any suggested sites?

      I have Saturday-Monday to relax and my girlfriend and I want to spend it camping. We’d like to find a place with some hiking but mostly just quiet. We want to really get away, if possible. Anyone had good experiences places?


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      Advice on hiking and camping equipment for montana.?

      what is a good..
      -tent for super cold nights?
      -mummy bag?
      -hiking boots?
      - other advice?


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      where are good camping locations in the san diego area or by the colorado river in arizona?

      I want to go camping with my family but I am not familiar with any places in san diego or somewhere near by the colorado river in arizona that i can go camping. I’m looking for a place that’s fun,hiking, tents and/or cabin facilities, somewhere where they have rivers or some kind of water. Can someone recommend some really nice place to go camping ?


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      Smokey Mtn camping/hiking trip for fall colors.?

      We are going to be taking a short weekend road trip to the Smokey Mountains to see waterfalls, fall colors, hiking, possibly fishing. We are looking for a nice campgroup for tent camping and would like to go see some of these areas http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/offbeatenpath.htm

      Any suggestions?


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