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  1. Shawn

    Bivvy sack

    Anyone ever heard of a bivvy sack? It's like a sleeping tarp and a tent combined. Here's a quick example...
  2. Shawn

    Emergency Layers

    In the winter months, my wife and I are known to bushwhack very remote sections of the forest looking for new things. We cross creeks a lot. There is always that chance of falling in and getting completely soaking wet. Now I could build a fire, strip naked and dry my clothes while covering up...
  3. Shawn

    Rainwear

    Do you bring rainwear with you on hikes? I usually just bring a raincoat. However, some people bring raincoat, rain pants, shoe covers, special rain hats, and more. How do you do it?
  4. Shawn

    Trail Runners or Boots

    It seems a lot of hikers are trading in their hiking boots for trail runners these days. I'm one of them. At least in the summer months, my trail runners are exceptionally more comfortable than boots. In the winter, I need waterproof boots because I cross creeks a lot. So, I can't do trail...
  5. Shawn

    Hiking gear repairs

    What do you do when your hiking gear breaks or needs repair? Are any of your sending it in to be repaired through a warranty or paying to have it repaired? Or are you trying to repair it yourselves? What have you had to have repaired whether you or someone else did it?
  6. Shawn

    Show Me a Natural Arch / Natural Bridge!

    I've yet to see this one!
  7. Shawn

    Show Me a Natural Arch / Natural Bridge!

    Two great bridges above! Natural Bridge at Natural Bridge State Resort Park in Kentucky.
  8. Shawn

    Halloween

    What does Halloween mean to you? Do you do anything special for it or is it just another day?
  9. Shawn

    Winter Trail Running

    I'm waiting to start trail running again until the winter because the spider webs will drive me nuts, lol. Hiking through them is easier than running through them - haha. However, I hope to seriously increase my running game in the wintertime. Wondering about you other runners here! Do you run...
  10. Shawn

    Weekly Photo Theme Backpacking Photos

    Show us a photo of YOU on a backpacking trip! Backpacking Garden of the Gods Wilderness in the Shawnee National Forest.
  11. Shawn

    Hiking Tech

    When it comes to the latest and greatest technology, what hiking tech are you using? For me, it's my Garmin Watch (Instinct 3 Solar Tactical) and my GoPro 12. That's about as tech as I get on the trail. How about you all?
  12. Shawn

    What do you wear hiking?

    All seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. What does your hiking outfit consist of? Do you take weight into consideration when choosing what to wear?
  13. Shawn

    Day Hiking Mantle Rock (Kentucky)

    Haha, yep. Golconda is the other side pretty much.
  14. Shawn

    Bear mauls man in Yellowstone

    We tried to make noise and scare the bear off when we encountered one at the Smokies. It worked and we never even had to pull out the spray.
  15. Shawn

    Name Brand versus Off Brand Gear

    There are some name brand things that I like, like Osprey Packs but in all honesty, I've heard people using backpacks from Walmart and loving them. I think it all boils down to the comfort and functionality of the gear that you personally get rather than what the brand is.
  16. Shawn

    Bear mauls man in Yellowstone

    I should carry some pepper spray with me just in case for when I'm in the Shawnee. I have a big defensive knife but at that point, I'd have to be at very close contact with a threat and that's not efficient for security. Pepper spray would be more effective to keep away from the threat...
  17. Shawn

    Car camping

    If I had a comfortable situation in my car (for sleeping that is), I'd be all over it! :D
  18. Shawn

    Increase in hiking good or bad?

    Personally, I think it's good, too. It means more people are being more healthy and that might decrease the need for medical visits which hurts the healthcare system. And more people will care about public land which is definitely needed since some people are trying to sell off public land.
  19. Shawn

    Show us a bridge on the trail!

    Just in time for the upcoming Trigg Tour :D
  20. Shawn

    Show us a bridge on the trail!

    Mary's Covered Bridge
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