I was recently on a trailhead and trail in the sapphire wilderness study area, there were a lot of 4 wheelers in the area and at trailhead. What surprised me was the tracks on the trail, is it ok for atvs since this is a study area? I wasn't happy to see this but wasn't real sure if the area...
Looks like I will have to check the forecast again, knew I would be dealing with snow this year, hadn't heard about the Grizzly encounters this will be my sixth bear season and haven't seen one yet.
I have a few questions on roads and trailheads in a certain wilderness area in the SW, I have been watching snotel but would like a better idea what it looks like. I can be more specific in PM
A footprint might save me a bit of weight the 2 tarps I have wouldn't be considered lightweight, I haven't pulled the trigger on a high end bag yet still trying to talk myself into it , I have a marmot 0 degree that's an awesome bag but a tank to carry
I have a kelty grand mesa just checked the listed weight and it's 4-10 it has been a good tent. I've been lucky weather wise last few years just some light rain not much for storms yet. Hoping the quilt will help get a little better sleep, still going to use my 0degree bag later in the year and...
I have a 3 season, I wouldn't call it real lightweight that's kind of why I was looking at an upgrade, are you thinking spring maybe isn't the time to be experimenting with tarps?
Having a hard time deciding, need some expert input. I'm thinking of upgrading some gear mainly spring bear in Montana possibly early season elk
I've pretty much made my mind up on trying a quilt but then can't decide if I should go with a bivy and a tarp or I have been looking at the sky air...
Is there anything you do different for the Grizzly part other than a clean camp and not camping near sign, I haven't seen one yet but would prefer it to not be when I'm sleeping
Thanks for the replies fellas, do you usually have a pretty good idea where you're camping, I have been finding out Google earth and boots on the ground are 2 different things. Planning on trying a new area this spring and have pretty much figured out I suck at escouting.
What are some of the things you experienced backpack hunters take into consideration when looking for a backcountry camp site. Just wondering if you look at a park type area, or is it wiser to be in the timber a bit, if planning on being above timberline do you just find a flat spot and call it...
I got the lite outdoors tipi and stove last fall, its my first floor less shelter I have only spent 9 nights in it but it will be my go to shelter for just about everything. The only issue I had was wet snow, I woke up to a bowed center pole easily fixed by slapping the walls had I not woken up...