I decided to follow the masses and join Twitter. It hit me while flipping through the pages of the latest Backpacker Magazine and reading an ad for the Spot Communicator. I realized that not only does the Communicator let you … Continue reading
Last night after taking heed of someone’s suggestion at hammockforums.net I decided to try a new suspension method for the hammock. I used to bow hunt as a kid but haven’t touched it in years. Well, I pulled my rig … Continue reading
Well, it seems that it’s a sad time for light hikers. Heineken has apparently discontinued the long-favored 24 oz mini keg so loved by hikers around the world for making ultralight cooking pots. Comparing my Backcountry.com 700 titanium pot with … Continue reading
Well, last night I spent my first night in the Light Hiker. I have to say that while it took me a while to get to sleep (which always does in the backyard with AC and other noises) I slept … Continue reading
The next Appalachian Trail adventure is just 49 days away and it’s time to get serious about getting ready. We’ll be hiking further than we have in the past and without re-supply so I’m looking for every opportunity to drop … Continue reading
Had a good meeting last night with the North Florida Trailblazers, the local chapter for the Florida Trail Association. Our guest speaker was Elston Chavarria, owner of Aventuras Naturales. Elston spoke to us about the various eco-tours his company provides … Continue reading
I finally got around to finishing the review I’d started on the FT section from Hopkins Prairie to Salt Springs. Check it out in the Trail Reports section.
Things didn’t go so well for my friends hiking from Alexander Springs to Juniper Springs. The water situation was horrible and they hiked about 8 hours after running out of water. Either they couldn’t reach the water sources they found … Continue reading
The time is rapidly approaching for me to head north again to resume my AT hike. The date’s been set for the week of Memorial Day and the plans are underway. This weekend my buddies for the May trip are … Continue reading
What a weekend this has been! It’s been a crazy time of cleaning up mess after mess. Let me just say that worms are pretty darned disgusting when they come out. I’ll spare you the details, though. 😉 The pups … Continue reading