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Re: Pics of your backcountry camp
« Reply #390 on: February 23, 2017, 05:26:32 PM »
I take crocks as well. They weigh nothing, hang on the back of my pack, come in handy for creek crossings, camp shoes and peeing at night :chuckle:....

They looked heavy and clunky ? Guess Ill have to checkem out.

I take moccasins, lighter and less clunky. And can double as stalking slippers when its dry. And less gay.  :chuckle:

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Re: Pics of your backcountry camp
« Reply #391 on: February 23, 2017, 08:48:59 PM »
I take crocks as well. They weigh nothing, hang on the back of my pack, come in handy for creek crossings, camp shoes and peeing at night :chuckle:....

They looked heavy and clunky ? Guess Ill have to checkem out.

I take moccasins, lighter and less clunky. And can double as stalking slippers when its dry. And less gay.  :chuckle:
Never thought of Mocs. Good for double duty. How are they for deeper stream crossings?
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Re: Pics of your backcountry camp
« Reply #392 on: March 12, 2017, 09:10:42 PM »
Kelty Noah tarp and bivy sacks
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Re: Pics of your backcountry camp
« Reply #393 on: March 12, 2017, 09:23:02 PM »
Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 3 next to the meadow.  Have similar photo with the Seek Outside tipi in this same spot, need to find where that is.

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Re: Pics of your backcountry camp
« Reply #394 on: March 13, 2017, 06:18:33 AM »
I take crocks as well. They weigh nothing, hang on the back of my pack, come in handy for creek crossings, camp shoes and peeing at night :chuckle:....

They looked heavy and clunky ? Guess Ill have to checkem out.

I take moccasins, lighter and less clunky. And can double as stalking slippers when its dry. And less gay.  :chuckle:

Which ones do you use?


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Re: Pics of your backcountry camp
« Reply #395 on: April 17, 2017, 05:21:20 PM »
I didn't read all sixteen pages so forgive me of this was addressed but I'm seeing alot of pics of camps set up in the middle or edges of open Meadows. I have always set up back in the woods more to use the trees as a wind screen and I always feel like it's warmer as well. Am I confused or missing something? Those camps look alot prettier in pictures than my "this was a sorta flat spot by some trees"

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Re: Pics of your backcountry camp
« Reply #396 on: April 19, 2017, 05:44:03 AM »
I take crocks as well. They weigh nothing, hang on the back of my pack, come in handy for creek crossings, camp shoes and peeing at night :chuckle:....

They looked heavy and clunky ? Guess Ill have to checkem out.

I take moccasins, lighter and less clunky. And can double as stalking slippers when its dry. And less gay.  :chuckle:

Which ones do you use?


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The cheapest, lightest ones from Walmart I believe. Had them for years.

Bracer40, haven't used them for stream crossings yet.

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Re: Pics of your backcountry camp
« Reply #397 on: April 20, 2017, 05:41:37 PM »


It snowed and blowed

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Re: Pics of your backcountry camp
« Reply #398 on: April 20, 2017, 06:03:29 PM »
I didn't read all sixteen pages so forgive me of this was addressed but I'm seeing alot of pics of camps set up in the middle or edges of open Meadows. I have always set up back in the woods more to use the trees as a wind screen and I always feel like it's warmer as well. Am I confused or missing something? Those camps look alot prettier in pictures than my "this was a sorta flat spot by some trees"

My two cents.  I have done both - It depends on the weather.  If there is a wind storm that comes up over night, I want to be in the meadow rather than in the trees.  It can be like a war zone in there when limbs and tree tops start coming down!

Also, as I am sure everyone knows, the bottom third of a valley and the crest will always be colder than the mid sections due to cold air sinking, and wind. 
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Re: Pics of your backcountry camp
« Reply #399 on: April 20, 2017, 07:37:43 PM »
You carry an air pad but no sleeping bag for "emergencies"...?

I usually just build a big fire, stand around it all night and enjoy the stars...if I get tired, I nap...and collect firewood throughout the night...

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PS. I call this "camping" btw...can't be lost if your mindset is "I am home where I am..." Most people who get "lost" are too fixed on finding a specific spot at a specific time. Relax, think, and wait for daylight...

Sounds like you get lost a lot.  You have a lot of experience.
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Re: Pics of your backcountry camp
« Reply #400 on: April 21, 2017, 07:56:27 AM »
Some of these camps make me feel cold.

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Re: Pics of your backcountry camp
« Reply #401 on: April 21, 2017, 01:20:39 PM »





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Re: Pics of your backcountry camp
« Reply #402 on: April 21, 2017, 01:45:27 PM »
 :tup:
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Re: Pics of your backcountry camp
« Reply #403 on: April 21, 2017, 01:47:10 PM »
Nice to see you back on here and posting high country.

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Re: Pics of your backcountry camp
« Reply #404 on: April 21, 2017, 03:17:45 PM »
Gracias.

 


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