Beginners
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| Beginners Topics | Messages | Started by | Latest Message |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women and Hiking | 19 | peter1955 |
11:49 a.m. on May 22, 2013 by balzaccom |
| The Changing Face of Outdoor Recreation. | 22 | peter1955 |
11:13 p.m. on May 21, 2013 by whomeworry |
| Diving back in | 10 | Howlin_Hippie |
10:48 p.m. on May 21, 2013 by Mike Russell |
| Gear Review Feedback? | 1 | HornRimmedHiker |
12:19 a.m. on May 21, 2013 by HornRimmedHiker |
| First time backpacking in Grand Teton | 7 | LaDella |
9:21 a.m. on May 17, 2013 by peter1955 |
| first overnight hike | 69 | AUblake |
8:07 p.m. on May 15, 2013 by AUblake |
| A beginners guide to tarps | 108 | EtdBob |
1:22 a.m. on May 15, 2013 by HornRimmedHiker |
| "Minimal" Shoes... | 18 | pillowthread |
11:05 p.m. on May 14, 2013 by AUblake |
| what size compression sack? | 10 | seraphicD |
9:02 a.m. on May 14, 2013 by peter1955 |
| Coleman 530 stove | 7 | camperPete |
9:55 p.m. on May 11, 2013 by camperPete |
| Trailrunning advice needed | 10 | FromSagetoSnow |
5:54 p.m. on May 11, 2013 by peter1955 |
| Is my sleeping bag shot | 13 | phantommaggot |
11:55 p.m. on May 10, 2013 by phantommaggot |
| New to Backpacking and Long Hikes | 11 | Nadster |
8:13 p.m. on May 9, 2013 by Trailjester |
| Bears, GPS, Solar Chargers | 44 | jdmpack84 |
1:31 p.m. on Apr 19, 2013 by Lodge Pole |
| stoves | 20 | seraphicD |
11:53 a.m. on Apr 16, 2013 by peter1955 |
| The KNIFE for beginners | 69 | shenora1116 |
12:35 p.m. on Apr 15, 2013 by ppine |
| Looking for company as I begin this new adventure. | 3 | Izzydoesit |
9:02 p.m. on Apr 14, 2013 by seraphicD |
| dumb question about backyard testing | 18 | seraphicD |
8:01 p.m. on Apr 13, 2013 by Trailjester |
| Camp Food | 14 | packlitemb |
10:46 p.m. on Apr 11, 2013 by seraphicD |
| backpacking sleep and back issue inflatable wedges or best pillow advice | 11 | hikergammy |
10:26 p.m. on Apr 10, 2013 by hikergammy |
| $100 Sleeping Bag | 17 | jerky1280 |
8:24 p.m. on Apr 2, 2013 by Rick-Pittsburgh |
| First Time Snow Camping - Gear List | 13 | OnTheCusp |
6:54 p.m. on Apr 2, 2013 by Lodge Pole |
| camptrail explorer | 17 | packlitemb |
9:29 p.m. on Mar 26, 2013 by Lodge Pole |
| Tarp and hammock camping | 7 | jchanman33 |
5:45 p.m. on Mar 14, 2013 by hotdogman |
| Questions about haul sack packs | 10 | Lodge Pole |
10:06 p.m. on Mar 11, 2013 by Lodge Pole |
| Outdoor photography | 25 | FromSagetoSnow |
5:49 p.m. on Mar 9, 2013 by Franco |
| The Newbies Guide to be a Fire God | 48 | shenora1116 |
11:59 a.m. on Mar 7, 2013 by Lodge Pole |
| winter camping tip | 47 | Ben Cerise |
5:09 p.m. on Mar 3, 2013 by Lodge Pole |
| Lower Half Gear | 11 | Seegerp |
11:54 p.m. on Feb 21, 2013 by Callahan |
| Boot (toe room) | 17 | itsallgood |
11:52 p.m. on Feb 21, 2013 by Callahan |
| seam seal. how to? | 6 | dingo |
11:51 p.m. on Feb 21, 2013 by Callahan |
| Mid-Layer - Marmot Power Stretch Hoody | 5 | graphitemonotones |
5:01 p.m. on Feb 12, 2013 by Trailjester |
| Sleeping Bag Help | 12 | bric55 |
3:08 a.m. on Feb 11, 2013 by Tom D |
| First Time Overnight Hike, Gear and Ideals help! | 39 | brandnewrock8 |
12:44 p.m. on Feb 7, 2013 by shenora1116 |
| Newbie | 25 | addison65 |
11:22 p.m. on Feb 5, 2013 by shenora1116 |
| Old Roll Dam Rapids on the Penobscot River | 1 | Jonny Crockett |
4:43 a.m. on Feb 5, 2013 by Jonny Crockett |
| Waterproofing Boots | 20 | Tÿcho |
8:18 p.m. on Feb 2, 2013 by pillowthread |
| Day Hiker to Backpacker | 22 | iggies |
4:01 p.m. on Jan 30, 2013 by Trailjester |
| alpine backcountry skis | 30 | francescal |
4:49 p.m. on Jan 29, 2013 by Erich |
| Please give me tent advice (issues with 2 tents--do I need a different one?) | 19 | catz |
12:28 p.m. on Jan 24, 2013 by ppine |
| Wind break / snow wall | 9 | hotdogman |
10:52 a.m. on Jan 21, 2013 by Nicholas B |
| Walrus tents | 7 | Mike O |
4:18 p.m. on Jan 12, 2013 by Franco |
| condensation and tent fabric | 10 | J Tampke |
5:22 p.m. on Jan 2, 2013 by J Tampke |
| How to Become a Better Hiker | 21 | peter1955 |
11:42 a.m. on Dec 29, 2012 by ppine |
| Teton Crest Trail | 13 | John McGuigan |
11:29 a.m. on Dec 28, 2012 by JimDoss |
| Rain shell | 17 | jpanderson89 |
7:49 p.m. on Dec 26, 2012 by Tamerlin |
| Do you bring a back up water filter | 42 | jchanman33 |
6:29 a.m. on Dec 19, 2012 by alericccmaxxx |
| at trail or cart trail and sections or straight thru for 1st extended trip | 4 | hikergammy |
5:00 p.m. on Dec 5, 2012 by Trailjester |
| Back pack hammock tent combo and 2 man tent all in one? | 57 | tam1852 |
10:37 p.m. on Dec 3, 2012 by tam1852 |
| Escape Routes | 13 | peter1955 |
8:52 a.m. on Nov 27, 2012 by mikemorrow |
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