I've tried many different brands at this point, North Face, Marmot, REI, Kelty.

Still having trouble finding the perfect bag for me. I'm hoping somebody might have some reccomendations for a 0 degree rated bag that doesnt come in multiple pieces, down filling, and light weight such that I can stuff it tight and pack into my 60 liter camping backpack.

I am mostly doing 3-4 day trips, just sleeping on the ground and I have a proper sleeping pad.

Dear all!

This summer I should be free around july and august (if necessary maybe june, maybe september). Are there any hikes of about 6-8 weeks that you can recommend a semi-experienced female solo-hiker? My main request is that I can (wild) camp without too much planning ahead!

I looked into the Great Divide Trail, which looks stunning, but it looks like lots flexibilty is lost by the permit system? I just really really love the freedom to take it day by day to see where I want to camp (like in Scotland/on the Scottish National Trail).

Any trail any where that sounds like a fit, I'd be so happy to hear about!

Many many thanks!

Hey guys, Im a huge hiker/backcountry camper and I have a ridiculous amount of epic outdoors pics and vids. (when I search "mountains" in my photos it comes up with like 6000 photos") They are almost exclusively in the big mountains out west like Yosemite, Alaska, Montana, etc. I post a very small amount on my personal account but If I want to post more going back the last few years, I don't know if I want to post that all and overload people on my personal account. I usually post John Muir quotes on them and idk if people even know what i'm talking about lol

To get a following on a hiking account that I could make, is it generally too saturated for these kind of things. They are gorgeous pics from some of the best mountains in the country, but I notice most of the big accounts make reels with specific videos of them hiking as well as the music background, cheesy subtitles, talking overlays, etc. So not sure if simple pics and vids will suffice. Not sure If they any cheap outsourcing services where I can send all my pics and they can create reels and such.

Hey!! I’m new to the Denver area and am looking for a decent hike to hot spring that I can also camp off trail during.

Ideal hike trek time is 4-6 hours each way!

Please let me know if anybody knows of some good recommendations!

Hey Team,

Does anyone know the difference in fabric, breathability, comfort, and weight on all KUHL sun hoodys? The fabric compositions and weights are not listed clearly on the KUHL website. The models are:

1. KUHL engineered
2. KUHL eclipser
3. KUHL acceleratr
4. AIRKUHL Hoody

Thanks, Connor

Hey guys, posting here today cause I just found that my original plan of photographing the lunar eclipse in white sands national park isn’t going to work out.

I really wanna capture something unique, beautiful, and kinda out there. White sands was my original call cause of how otherworldly it would look, but the park closes before the eclipse even starts. This would’ve been my first trip there. So I’m a little bummed

I have a Honda civic and live in Denver. I was picking south cause I don’t wanna drive through the mountains in my tiny lil Honda. But now idk what to do cause the park rangers office says there’s not really any other spot in the area with the white sand dunes like the park itself.

Any other recommendations? Beautiful spots in New Mexico or northwest Arizona?

Hi All,

Looking to get a new sun shirt and know that there are tons of different options from both large and small brands. Thinking of getting a few to try out before deciding on my favorite for the summer. I wanted to know if there are any that stand out to you or any features that are must have for backpacking.
Things I am considering: UPF rating, Weight / Breathability, Backpack comparability, Headwear comparability, Bonus Features (pockets, drawcords, etc)

Super stoked for feedback !

Hi all,

I’m sorted for most things but struggling to find a sleeping bag.

For context, I’m based in the uk so 3 season is a must. I am also on a 130 - 150 £ budget

It doesn’t have to be ultra light either as I am ok with carrying the extra weight

Hey everyone,

A friend of mine lost one of the tent poles for his MSR Elixir 3, specifically the short cross pole that connects the two main poles at the top and helps create more headroom. We’ve been searching for a replacement but haven’t had much luck.

Does anyone know where we could find a replacement for this specific pole? Are there any third-party alternatives that could work? Any information about possible fixes Is welcome. We’re also open to buying a used one if someone has an extra, but we aré from Argentina, so it is unlikely

Any help or suggestions would be a great favor

Thanks in advance

Hey, I have a 3 x 4 meters tarp, with metal eyelets in each corner and side with the gap of one meter. What is the best way to make a shelter or preferably tent out of it? Thank you for your suggestions.

I’m planning on visiting family in New Jersey in the next few weeks/months and would like to do some hiking/camping while I’m there. Maybe in the pine barons?

Any advice or resources are appreciated. Thanks!

And before y’all ask “why don’t you ask your family?” They aren’t outdoorsy people.

Hi all! Less common question on here but any female hikers who wear makeup during their multi day hikes? I have questions for you!!

Thank you so much in advance

We are going to Buttle Lake campground in Strathcona Park in British Columbia in May/June. We are getting a double site, and I wanted to know if there are recommended ones. I'm stuck between 40&41 and 25&26.

Please share your recommendations!

Hey everyone,

I recently bought a Katadyn Hiker Pro water filter and have already filtered about 4 liters of water with it. I know that this filter contains activated carbon, but I’ve noticed tiny black particles (approx. 1 millimeter or smaller) in the filtered water.

Is this normal or should I be worried about this? Has anyone else experienced this?

I’ve attached a photo for reference. Any insights would be appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

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Hello all, I recently bought a 5.11 backpack made of 1050D Nylon, and its pretty waterproof but I’m worried in harsher treatment it will soak up water, especially during rest/meal stops when sat on the ground for extended periods. I live in an area that sees lots of rain with ground that doesn’t drain so seeping is always in the back of my mind. Is there anything you can recommend to make sure the bag is as waterproof as is possible?

It appears that the Boundary Deluxe sleeping pads have disappeared from the Big Agnes website. Anybody have additional details on what happened there? I love mine, was going back to buy my daughter one and it seems to be gone...

Me and a couple buddy’s are looking for good spot to camp with good fishing. we preferably want to camp beside the water so we can fish at night. We have been to virgin falls but the camping spots are not besides a good source of water for fishing. We live in the middle tennessee area so somewhere close to that is preferred bc i know east tenn probably has a lot of options but if any of y’all know any spots we could please recommend them please and thank you.

I would like to buy a men's rain jacket parka (goes below the waist). I've having a really hard time finding any online. Most retailers only sell raincoats that reach your waist.

REI has the Cotopaxi but a few reviews on that one and another raincoat says it doesn't stand up to rain after extended periods.

Does anyone have any recommendations? Would like to keep it sub $250

I am currently planning a trip to hike and camp the Jordan trail from the top to the bottom of the country. I have done thru hikes by myself before and do enjoy the quiet contemplation of a solo trip, however, I thought for this one it could be fun to find others to do it with. Does anyone have any recommendations for places to go looking for thru hiking companions? Or has anyone been considering this adventure and would like to try to form a group?

Also largely just interested if forming hiking groups for such excursions is a thing.

Thanks!

(posted also on r/backpacking but thought it might be of interest here too)

I was curious about what people's go-to meal are after coming back from camping/ hiking?

Mine is a greasy burger with fries and a coke

Just seeing if anyone has ever hiked or camped at Jennings State Forest in North Central Florida. I have plenty of experience in the outdoors but I'd like to start bringing my daughter along now that she's old enough for a longer outing. Just wanna know how difficult the terrain is and how easy it is to access camping areas and such in case she needs to break more often.

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Hey! I am looking for any day hike reccomendations in VA, southern WV, or northern NC (moderate to difficult). I would love any with temperate rainforests, plateaus, or spruce forests.