[Sportsandrec] Hiking camping gear

Sun Dec 2 22:38:24 UTC 2012

Thanks Tim for the suggestions. I'll check those out. Since I'm a
songwriter, I ought probably bring an old scrub of a guitar as wel, right?

Brad

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From: Sportsandrec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Timothy Clark Music
Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2012 4:12 PM
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Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Hiking camping gear

brad - 
 you should for sure look into berky. here's their site. 
 http://www.berkeywaterfilters.com/?gclid=CKq3jcGb-rMCFQyk4AoduikA2Q 
 next, it's always good to be able to communicate with folks back home. 
 if you are a ham the TW20-10 will serve you well. 
 learn more at http://www.twantennas.com 
 for back packs you should use a water proof backpack just in case. 

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=pd_sl_3kluoto4x3_b?rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Awaterproof+h
iking+backpack&keywords=waterproof+hiking+backpack&ie=UTF8&psrk=ruggid+campi
ng+back+packs  
 next, you want some good canteens. these look as if they will serve you
well. 
 http://tonystactical.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=117 
 i'm no expert on this stuff but these look great. 
 i'm just a musician trying to help you out here. 
 let me know if you need anymore advice on this stuff and i'll try to help
you out further. 
 god bless. 

Timothy 
 Your friend in the music industry 
 http://www.timothyclarkmusic.tumblr.com 
 7244011224

On Dec 1, 2012, at 3:36 PM, Kelly Thornbury wrote:

> Brad, 
> 
> Do you have any outfitters or outdoor supply stores in your area. Some
items, like backpacks and boots are best purchased in person if you don't
know exactly what models you want. 
> 
> Probably the first, and most important step, is to consider what type of
camping/hiking you plan to do. Things like weather conditions and terrain
are also important. As an example, if you are "car camping," where you drive
to, or close to, your campsite, then your equipment (tents, sleeping bags,
stoves, etc.) can be a bit heavier. If you plan to carry everything, then
weight considerations are important, and the lighter it is, the more it will
probably cost. Starting from scratch is an expensive proposition, but the
better quality equipment you can budget for, the longer it will last and in
most cases the more extreme the conditions it will handle. 
> 
> Freeze-dried foods are pretty good these days, certainly better than ten
years ago. With any of these products, you will want to try them out at home
first. There isn't much that sucks worse than bringing a brand of foods that
don't agree with you. You should consider the wildlife when preparing meals
as well. You don't want to bring any nut, mint, fresh fruits, or eggs if you
may be in a bear area. Hint: bears actually hate the smell of bacon, so this
is actually pretty safe in bear country. 
> 
> For water purification, there a couple options (and you should consider
carrying more than one if possible). Boiling water takes nothing more than
your cooking equipment, but takes a while and you will have to carry extra
fuel if you are using a camp stove. Iodine tablets work, and are real easy
to pack, but they take at least half an hour typically to purify water.
"Pumps," or filters, are the quickest, just do your research on how small of
a particle the filter will catch. The finer the filtration, typically the
slower the filtration process, and the more often/harder it is to clean the
filter. Not all filters will catch all parasites, so do your homework. 
> 
> Tents should be suitable for more extreme conditions you expect to camp
in, but this preparation comes at a weight penalty. Remember though, if you
are hiking with another person, the tent can be divided between you. My
personal favorites for tents are North Face and REI brands. My REI half dome
has stood up to horrendous down pours and the Wyoming winds without a
complaint. You'll want to practice setting up several times before your
first trip, as learning the set-up in bad weather conditions takes some of
the fun out of the adventure. 
> 
> Boots should suit the terrain and conditions you expect to encounter. Try
them on with your hiking socks and walk around a bit before buying. The days
of "breaking in" boots are pretty much in the past, and a quality boot
should fit right right away. 
> 
> Canoe camping will also require some waterproofing as well. The bonus is
that, if you do not plan many long portages, you can carry a bit more
weight. When canoe camping, or if the weather is expected to be wet on
hikes, I pack everything in my bag, like clothes and my sleeping bag, in dry
bags. Then, your pack can get soaked, but the important contents (the ones
that will keep you warm at night) will remain dry. 
> 
> Ok, so that answered nothing; hopefully it gives you some things to think
about. 
> 
> Kelly
> 
> On Dec 1, 2012, at 12:46 PM, Brad Dunse wrote:
> 
>> Hello.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> This spring/summer my wife and I would like to do some hiking camping and
>> possibly canoe camping as well. The camping gear we have  used to date is
>> not all that great and almost non-existant these days.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I am looking to research some quality gear that would prove to be
>> long-lasting, light, and yet not budgetless.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Anyone here have suggestions for backpacks, tents, sleeping gear, water
>> filtration, dry food, waterproofing, multi-tools, footwear, etc.?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Just tossing out general feelers prior to researching it over the months
>> ahead.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Brad
>> 
>> 
>> 
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