Recent content by Gamma1214

The site has a limit on how many pictures you can add per post. Not to worry, you haven't come close to that and I know I like looking at pictures so, IMO, the more the merrier.

Looks like it's been about a year since he checked in (hover your cursor over the avatar & it will tell you when they were on last unless they've turned off that feature for some reason). You may want to send a private message (I think they're "direct messages" now). That should send a...

OMG, Take the whole planet along on your trip... That's the stuff of nightmares, right there...

I, too, like the extra durability, and the inReach can operate as a stand-alone without the phone (though I don't think that's the case with the mini models). It's along for emergencies and so my family can track me, not so I can chat but I certainly don't need interweb connectivity when I'm in...

Hey, I represent that! :LOL:

Looks like the 1st powerline south of the Rte 56 trailhead. (my kids loved the tunnels through the Laurel on that section)

Personally, I don't know much about commercial boats but I've always thought that lay-up was more a function of achieving a desired weight than increasing durability (besides, of course, the marketing aspects). Build a canoe out of high carbon steel and it'll (probably) still end poorly if you...

Same. Even though ticks aren't an issue up North (yet), it's not worth the risk IMO. If I ever find one imbedded during a trip, I doubt that I'll wait for symptoms either. I'll start dosing during extraction.

The Rav4 probably has a class 1 receiver. You might consider building a t-post for it to give a lot greater spread than you'll get with only roof-mounted bars.

Even at home, I try to generate as little trash as possible. On trips, about the only plastic that goes are zip-lock bags. I often pick up trash from in fire pits & around campsites and how those pieces get treated varies. If there is nasty residue in a plastic bottle, for example, I may...

Certainly, many phobias could be classified as "biophobias". What I meant by "nature as we know it" is getting out in the natural world / surrounding oneself with open spaces. I think the average person on this forum is still far more "outdoorsy" than the norm. The article implies that fear...

What, 18 Inches isn't enough?... How knarly is your sled?!

Nah, anything that batters a 'yak is a good thing :)

100% in agreement on that one. There are probably some on here who might run that but not me and certainly not with a tripping load. Especially when solo; the better part of valor is discretion.

Welcome & happy new year to you. Where are you "back" from?