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    Any hangers?

    Love my HH Explorer. Became a convert almost a year ago and have been enjoying backpacking much more ever since.
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    Ever Been Banned from a Site?

    BushcraftUSA is just a bunch of old overweight farts who drive up to a lake or forest area and walk 10 mins to what they call is back-country. The majority of their posts talk about knife making or sharpening. There is more to bushcraft than bow drill sets and carving spoons. Everybody knows...
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    Mind The Dirt

    I like dirt. I don't mind getting dirty, but at the same time, I try not to eat the stuff. After all, dirt consists of many things including decaying matter in which all kinds of bacteria feasts on, including the harmful kind of bacteria. A few germs just makes for a stronger immune system. But...
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    Leave no trace

    Found a MSR propane fuel canister tucked in on the inside of a metal fire-pit, under some debris. Great place. Good thing I only burn twig fires. If I had built a larger fire that canister could have exploded. They left a zip lock baggy of trash with it also. I cleaned out the pit of debris and...
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    Campgrounds and a rant

    I agree that heavy traffic on trails can impact the environment quite a bit. What I would suggest they do is charge a small fee to hike the trails and put the money towards creating board walks or pathways less resistant to foot traffic damage. I have been on a few trails that had raised board...
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    Backpacking Games

    So now that the kids are getting old enough to go on the longer backpacking trips with me and my wife and friends, it would be nice to know a few games that adults as well as kids might enjoy in the evenings around the campsite to pass the time from dusk till hitting the hammocks. We do...
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    Much, if not most, of the survival info we get from tv, mags and books is sheer nons

    I am currently a college student working on a BS in Mechatronics and I plan to go for my masters afterwards. I am also a candidate for the Apprentice School at the Shipyard. A blue collar job. Hoping I get it. But back to topic. I dont really think that whether or not someone is a blue collar...
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    Campgrounds and a rant

    Ok, I have to poke fun at ya alittle. You do realize you are complaining that you had to step over limbs and debris from nature while visiting nature. It just sounds kind of funny. If you go to visit nature and experience the beauty that it has to offer than I would assume you would also have to...
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    Much, if not most, of the survival info we get from tv, mags and books is sheer nons

    Respectfully disagree. I feel that Bear may be knowledgeable on certain things but when he suggests idiotic things to do to survive in his shows, that's when I change the channel. Like jumping off a rock face into a waterfall rather than going around the safe rout to the bottom. He is trying to...
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    knives and batoning: a question

    I dont baton wood either. I am mainly just a extended trip hiker, (section hiker). But, I usually carry a medium sized axe with me on extended trips where I am mostly stationary and plan to construct shelters or bushcraft furniture. Its nice to be able to do it if you cant find dry wood and you...
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    Redesign?

    I thought it was "If It aint broke, Fix it till it is." oh wait, that's the governments slogan. :tinysmile_twink_t2:
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    Survival problems...??

    Hmm..Well I have had plenty of times where I wish my gear was a better grade but because of a lack of funds I have to make due with what I have. Shoes being #1. I have made several mistakes in the past on choice of hiking shoes/boots. From now on I use Lightweight Hiking shoes and just keep my...
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    got some new items..

    Yeah same here, I have become a gear addict. Nice pack. It looks a little small. Is it a day pack?
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    Bushcraft Section

    Hey guys and gals. I was thinking maybe we could make a Bushcraft section if everybody was interested. I would be nice to see each other's bushcraft skills they have learned over the years. Maybe I could encompass MYOG-making your own gear and stuff like that. Perhaps even arts and crafts...
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    External Frame Packs?

    I use an external Frame on a regular basis. Its a High Sierra Bobcat 65, which cost me $95 at sunnysports.com. Kelty also makes a few of them. I have been pretty happy with it. It is perfect for my winter camping trips because I can load whatever I want to the outside of the pack. Or I can pull...
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    How hot can I use a 20* bag?

    Charley, to answer your question the way you wanted it answered, I would say that 50 degrees would be the max "I" would use a 20 degree bag for. I have used my 20 degree bag alot in temps as high as that and I often find myself unzipping them or removing clothing but I was still comfortable in...
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    What would be considered good 'benchmark' affordable gear

    The best advice to give someone is to just find a product he or she likes and just shop for the cheapest price. Simple as that. No need for this 30% stuff. There is no way you can expect to find 30% off the price for every product out there compared to manufacturers website. I just generally go...
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    What would be considered good 'benchmark' affordable gear

    I couldn't agree with you more. I have found, after spending lots of money on all kinds of gear, that I am now redesigning all of my gear and making it myself. You could make at least half of your gear for almost nothing and it would function just as well as store bought gear and would be...
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    What would be considered good 'benchmark' affordable gear

    before you blow all your money go to sunnysports.com and compare the prices against ANY other website and you will be amazed.
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    MYOG Videos/Pictures

    Ok, ive been sketching different ideas for a Bivy Tent that incorporates trekking poles into the tent design. What yall think? Im not making this to sell it, just to make for my friend in my trekking group.
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