Camping, backpacking, hiking, et al

[lukethedrifter]

It's time to replace my tent or find a rainfly that will fit. I had to throw the old one away because the ex's damn cat pissed all over it.
I used my Pur (katadyn) water purifier for the first time last weekend. Sure is easy to use.
MSR whisperlite stove since 1988 that I still use but I think I'll probably look to replace it soon. I also have one of those Coleman 2 burner campstoves that is nice for car camping.
REI +10 down sleeping bag that is really comfortable. Think I'll look into a liner.
Thermarest full length mattress pads. They are really too much for backpacking.



I need to get a lot more use out of this thing. I'd like to pick up a day pack as well.

[M1IRONMIKE]

if i never go camping again it will be too soon....i got enough of the outdoor experience in the army....the only thing that would change my mind is a motor home with a internet connection and na television dish!!!

All that being said my wife stillakes mne go occasionally....the pitfalls of marrying a country girl!

[Hungary Jack]

Smokey and I found a cabin on 2 acres in the Shawnee for a very reasonable price. It's pretty darned tempting. It has water and electric, but no sewer or septic. Very nice property near 3 wilderness areas. I don't think it gets much better than that, at least around here.

[thrill]

Some guy on a Chicago sports radio station shared a nice backpacking chili idea today but I forgot what it was.

[Hungary Jack]

Some guy on a Chicago sports radio station shared a nice backpacking chili idea today but I forgot what it was.

Fantastic Foods veggie chili mix.

Yeah, that was me.

[lukethedrifter]

Smokey and I found a cabin on 2 acres in the Shawnee for a very reasonable price. It's pretty darned tempting. It has water and electric, but no sewer or septic. Very nice property near 3 wilderness areas. I don't think it gets much better than that, at least around here.

Did you buy it?

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do you guys use a sleeping bag liner?

[Hungary Jack]

Smokey and I found a cabin on 2 acres in the Shawnee for a very reasonable price. It's pretty darned tempting. It has water and electric, but no sewer or septic. Very nice property near 3 wilderness areas. I don't think it gets much better than that, at least around here.

Did you buy it?

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do you guys use a sleeping bag liner?

There's a contingent offer on it, so I doubt we'll have a chance to even see it in February. There is other property down there, but this one seems ideal. The good news is we can take our time and be choosy.

[Freed Roger]

GPS devices - adds to the fun? necessary safety device? distracting useless gadgetry? false sense of security? -discuss.

If you like them -then what do you use.

[cards2468]

Some guy on a Chicago sports radio station shared a nice backpacking chili idea today but I forgot what it was.

Fantastic Foods veggie chili mix.

Yeah, that was me.

veggie???


BLASPHEMY!

[Hungary Jack]

Some guy on a Chicago sports radio station shared a nice backpacking chili idea today but I forgot what it was.

Fantastic Foods veggie chili mix.

Yeah, that was me.

veggie???


BLASPHEMY!

Here's a secret: you add your favorite meat to it. When I'm bp'ing, it's usually canned chicken or maybe landjaeger sausage