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    Survival Needs----->

    I had an old belt pack for a GPS unit (from when GPS units were bigger). It is now an emergency kit. It includes:Signal mirror Compass...
    Post by: ExplorePathfinder, Oct 15, 2018 in forum: Other Camping
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    Conversational guide to backcountry camping kickstarter

    I just noticed I called this thread "Controversial guide . . ." it's not controversial but "Conversational."
    Post by: ExplorePathfinder, Jan 29, 2018 in forum: Other Camping
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    Conversational guide to backcountry camping kickstarter

    Mr. Groves failed to reach his Kickstarter goal, so no book. Perhaps he will find another way to publish it.
    Post by: ExplorePathfinder, Jan 29, 2018 in forum: Other Camping
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    Conversational guide to backcountry camping kickstarter

    Once I see the book, I'll do a review and post it here. He doesn't do much social media promotion, so it will be tough for him to raise the...
    Post by: ExplorePathfinder, Jan 11, 2018 in forum: Other Camping
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    Conversational guide to backcountry camping kickstarter

    Kickstarter is legit - that's not to say they couldn't get hacked, but it's fairly unlikely. They won't charge your card unless Groves hits his...
    Post by: ExplorePathfinder, Jan 8, 2018 in forum: Other Camping
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    Handy Tips For Campers

    I like the cotton ball starters - I shocked my wife when I showed her how they kick right off with a spark from a magnesium fire starter -...
    Post by: ExplorePathfinder, Jan 8, 2018 in forum: Equipment
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    Conversational guide to backcountry camping kickstarter

    Speaking of new to camping . . .Professional outfitter Brad Groves has written a book titled, “A Conversational Guide to Backcountry Equipment:...
    Thread by: ExplorePathfinder, Jan 8, 2018, 11 replies, in forum: Other Camping
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    Buy any equipment recently?

    The most recent camping thing I bought was a Eureka Sunriver 2 tent for backpacking. Apparently it has been discontinued so it was on sale....
    Post by: ExplorePathfinder, Sep 18, 2017 in forum: Equipment
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    TV anchor killed by wasp stings

    It's true - a bee (or wasp) sting can cause serious infections of various kinds. However, it is extremely rare - that's why it makes the news...
    Post by: ExplorePathfinder, Jul 30, 2017 in forum: Nature
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    Animal Encounters On The Trail

    Spent 4 days hiking the Wild Rogue Wilderness Loop Trail in Oregon a couple weeks ago. Along the way, we encountered this critter. I apologize...
    Post by: ExplorePathfinder, Jul 2, 2017 in forum: Nature
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    Scary camping sites in your region.

    Kenya:[MEDIA]
    Post by: ExplorePathfinder, Jan 30, 2017 in forum: Other Locations
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    Scary camping sites in your region.

    After the Modoc Indian war in far north California, Indians began haunting the place (Lava Beds National Monument). I put a blog post about it at...
    Post by: ExplorePathfinder, Jan 30, 2017 in forum: Other Locations
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    Camping in the Winter

    I'm not much for winter camping for about the same reasons as @to7update. People do it and enjoy it so I made a blog post you can read here:...
    Post by: ExplorePathfinder, Jan 23, 2017 in forum: Other Camping
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    Dangers in trail hiking

    I like the commercial versions - much lighter and adjustable for height. I started with a staff, but switched over to a pair of trekking poles...
    Post by: ExplorePathfinder, Jan 23, 2017 in forum: Trails