So as I don’t want to pay 40 some dollars to camp in the smokies, can someone give me good suggestions of good places to hike and camp near water for 1 night? I don’t want to drive more than 2 hours from Clinton TN if possible

I had a small frying pan warp and discolor over only a few times of use. And the pot it came with as a kit developed a tiny hole where it would leak when boiling water. I did get it for only 7$ from Walmart though. I need a replacement and see a lot of what’s available in my budget (20-30$) is stainless steel.

I was diagnosed with asthma many years ago, and thought it was wrong and stupid and then I was winter hiking (New England, below freezing but not by much) and had two attacks for the first time ever. So no hiking for me unless it is really no lower than 35/36 degrees F. My PCP (who is a pulmonologist) recommended a scarf. This was not helpful. Does anybody recommend a specific mask/balaclava/any other technology that helps them breathe well when it is below freezing? I'm not even trying to hike below 20F, but you never know what it's going to be on top of a mountain. Want it to be comfortable (cause if it's not, I won't be using it) and preferably not look like I am trying to mug anybody on the trail either. No doctor has said I cannot winter hike! In the asthma thread, it seemed like they were more focused on dust and a much higher temperature (40s) which I do not have problems with (but to be honest the answers were already intimidating.)

Hey Y’all,

I hope you’re doing well! My adult son has convinced me to go backpacking this spring and fall in the Eastern Sierra, and I’m looking to keep my pack weight under 3 pounds as I’m in my early 70s.

I’m considering the Sierra Designs Light Year 1 tent or a trekking pole tent. Do you think I should opt for a free-standing tent instead? It’s been a long time since I used a non-free-standing tent, and setting it up in the Colorado Rockies was quite a challenge!

I appreciate any advice you can share. Thank you!

Best,  

DT

hey everyone. here’s a super silly question!

i have been on a few amazing camping trips lately enjoying the cold texas weather. and there’s one thing i’d love to add. a warm cup of coffee in the morning. my one issue, is i don’t know the best way to make coffee on the trail, i have a good cook set and a few mugs , i was wondering if anyone here had a good recommendation on how to make a somewhat decent cup of coffee with a pot, boiling water, and coffee grounds. any advice helps. thanks!!

ive heard that synthetic ones are breathable, but I’m not sure what material in particular is best. What do ya think?

Hello there! I've came to Ask here because i'm in need of opinions or review on a product that i'm interested in buying : the pajak core 550 sleeping bag (announced temp: -3°C / -9°C / -28°C

I'm looking for a sleeping bag pretty compact and able to sustain some slightly negative température : i intend on using it in the french alps, as a one bag quiver, for the 3 seasons in tent and sometimes in winter but in hut.

This particular bag caught my attention for its price, weight, volume and announced temperature range, but it lacks popularity and reviews out there.

If not i'm thinking of sticking to the well know Brand that is Valandre, with an eye on the swing co 650 or the lafayette !

If any of you already dealt with this brand or even this particular model i'll gladly take your review on it !

Thanks a lot.

I am looking for a rugged and durable headlight, hopefully one that is rechargeable. I have gone through many LED headlights over the bast ten years, most of them still work, but the thing that breaks on all of them are the plastic connection tabs where the head strap connects to the main housing. I have half a dozen headlight in a drawer that I now use as handhelds because the head straps can't be used anymore.

There are like forty-five gazillion headlight options these days, so I thought I would post a question on here to see if I can find some solid experienced based information, instead of just rolling the dice again.

TiA

I’ve let my sleeping bag unfold, and now super puffy. Any tips or tricks to get it back into its original bag? It’s super hard.

I bought Decathlon MT100 trekking shoes, I go trekking once a month. I'm not interested in carrying extra shoes while going to Trekking, so, can I wear this trekking shoe during transit to the trekking spot? Like in metro, airport, bus, walking on Streets etc.?

For hiking, my current layering system is: merino / synthetic base / patagonia r1 air / patagonia 3l torrentshell. I am looking at improving my insulation for when its colder like in winter or any time during the year where my current layers arent enough such as camping or staying static for a while. My dilemma is I want something warm for static and active use up to a fairly cold level such as down to -10c at max. Is it stupid trying to find one midlayer piece that solves both active / static warmth or should i buy 2 separately such as a really warm down puffy and a more lightweight breathable synthetic jacket for moving around, or even a heavier fleece. Does anyone have the suggestions on what is ideal for myself, for context i run colder than normal i think and I intend to hike in wet / cold conditions for the most part.

Hi everyone,

My friend and I are planning to go backpacking in the Lake District this summer, so I’m starting to look for camping gear. While searching, I came across the Wild Country Zephyros Compact 2 tent. Local retailers sell it for around 230 Euros, but I found it on a reliable site for just 94 Euros, which is quite a deal!

I’m on a budget, so if this tent is of good quality, it would be perfect for me. Does anyone here have experience with this tent? I’d specifically like to know if this tent can handle the potentially wet weather in the UK. Would you recommend it, or should I keep looking? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

I also came across a deal for Dynafit Transalper Gore-Tex trail running shoes priced at 70 Euros. Would these be a good option for hiking? They’re advertised as waterproof, and from the little research I’ve done, it seems that good trail running shoes can work well for hiking. Does anyone have experience with these shoes or advice on whether they’d be suitable?

Thanks for any response beforehand, it's well appreciated. Im a bit new to this and it all seems kind of confusing.

In July, I'm going to backpack Isle Royale. While I'm in northern MN, I'd like to check out Angle Inlet and I'll need a place to camp nearby, preferably dispersed. What little I've read about the dispersed camping in the state forest is that it is all swampy, not good for tent camping.

Any suggestions, even if in Canada, are welcome.

Got it from a charity shop, but literally unused, shaves of almost a kg from my previous cheapo synthetic one, as well as loads of space in my rucksack

I checked the site because I want to book something anytime this year and it seems theirs no availablity at all? I cant tell if I dont know how to use the site or is it so popular that everything is gone. Are people actually to get sites booked or how are folks navigating this? I've tried several times without success.

Edit: Turns out the site is closed till May.

As the title says I’m camping and the tent I’m using has a weird fishy smell to it. Is that Mould?

Hi everyone!

I’m a 20-year-old female planning to start solo hiking (no one around me likes my hobbies 😭) and would love any tips for staying safe. What precautions should I take, and are there specific tools or strategies you’d recommend? Thank you!