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Big Agnes Tempting, very tempting, but for the bag that I would want, I would have to buy their pad, which is another $100 (almost).

I am looking to buy a down sleeping bag, long, rated somewhere around 10 degrees (plus or minus 5 degrees) and I don't want to spend much more than $200. I would love some suggestions. I now own a 40/15 degree Sierra Designs convertible synthetic bag, and an EMS -20 down bag. I am planning a...

One more I might have been alone, hiking 12+ miles in 100 degrees with a full pack, dangerously dehydrated, bleeding to death from black fly wounds, malnourished, emotionally depressed and suffering from heat stroke, but the Gleason Tr. in the Sandwich Range would be up there. I agree fully...

Dolly Sods Jeez. I have hiked most of the trails in that area, and that is a very remote area. I have gotten turned around before and I had to hike along an open meadow about 3000' up (Roaring Plains, it is called) during a thunderstorm in order to get back to my car. Might have been my...

Have Fun! Ah, missing yet another one. Hope everyone has fun...

Very Odd I was about 1/4 mile away, shopping, when it happened. If I had not have stopped, I might have seen (heard) the damn thing happen. I had to backtrack north on 16 and take West Side Rd. There were SWAT dudes and cops sneaking around everywhere, copters in the sky, unmarked cars speeding...

Hike alone It is good for you.

The child was 11, not 13 Not too important, but while we are on the subject...

Boott Spur Easily my favorite trail in the Whites.

Angels Landing is very easy if you pay attention. It seemed so evident to me that if you didn't, you might make a wrong move (and die). Hikers should just keep telling themselves that as they go up the last section; instead folks are screwing around. Funny how carefree some folks were as we...

One more general question: I do appreciate the helpful info. Thanks. If I want to make last minute plans, how easy is it to find campsites (both primitive and car accessible)? I might not get my plan together until just before I leave (first or second week in June). Should I worry about...

Geez! Was hoping to get some answers, but you guys just gave me more ideas! I was hoping someone would just say, "go here" and everyone else would agree and I would go and life would be great. A friend of mine has a wonderful map of the Southwest, showing all of the parks, etc. I might get a...

ahhh, yes I was going to fly into Vegas, rent a car, and... I have no idea. I don't want to drive forever, I want lots of hiking, good temps (cool at night, warm days). I would like to find a campground or a place to set up a tent that is secluded and quiet and beautiful. I am totally open...

So...I am not sure if it is cool to post on VFTT inquiring about other parts of the US other than the Northeast, but I am looking to spend about 9 days (including travel) in the Southwest either backpacking or car camping and day hiking and I have NO idea where to look or who to ask when it...

Webster Jackson Tr., Beaver Brook Tr. If you don't mind blind corners and a bit of danger, I suggest these two. I almost always pack a plastic roll-up sled on winter trips. Webster Jackson attracts the AMC snowshoe crowd, so it is always packed nicely. If you really want the real-deal, I did...

Yes, Clay One of my favorite places in that area. You get to split off from the masses and spend some alone time while soaking up the views.

Done So I got the -20 long. Turns out I got it for a much better deal (kind of a fluke-pricing thing). Walked out spending 225.00! Super happy, and I will try it out soon, maybe next weekend. Thanks a bunch for the replies.

I say keep using them As you continue to use them, they will become a lot easier to get on. I have the same system as you do, and I am completely happy with them, but there was a time that I felt the same way you do. As for the strap, I just loop it around a few times and tuck it under the...

Thanks! Great answers, since they all say about the same thing: -20 it is... Funny how someone mentioned -40 and all of a sudden it became one of my options. Hehe...I guess that is how rumours get started. I would love a -40, but I don't see it as an option money-wise. Thanks again. You guys...

Ok, this is a simple question... I enjoy camping in the winter (and not freezing my ass off like usual), and I am also interested in taking advantage of the deals that EMS is offering with their down bags... If I am am going to camp in the Northeast, in tents and also in shelters like Grey...