Don’t use them. That’s it. Okay, that’s not it…or this could have been a tweet. I feel like this should be common sense, but the hiking community is full of gearheads (including me. I have like 20 stuff sacks) who want to have every item to be prepared for every scenario. Unfortunately, many people confuse…
Month: March 2019
That snake REALLY doesn’t wanna bite you
I’ve never heard a rattlesnake rattle. Yeah, I’ll say it. I’ve wore the tread off two pairs of hiking boots and a pair of trail runners, mostly in warm southern weather, but I only know what a rattler sounds like from TV. (No longer true, as I pissed one off last year on the Pinhoti)….
New Hiker Common Sense FAQ
New to backpacking or long-distance hiking? This is a bullet-point list addressing many of your questions. Again, this is only for folks new to hiking. Should I get my advice online? You’re already here, but get advice anywhere you can find it. Be wary of armchair hikers, though. Is that me? Well, there are hikers…