JimBlue wrote:
Thats not too far away. I might be able to make that.
Less than 2 hours driving. I'll need dates so my relatives can bring me over.
Amilacola or another trailhead ?
Lost in the right direction.
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JimBlue wrote:
Thats not too far away. I might be able to make that.
Less than 2 hours driving. I'll need dates so my relatives can bring me over.
Amilacola or another trailhead ?
LIhikers wrote:
Define decentTrafficJam wrote:
Sounds fun! I'm planning on hiking with my youngest on her spring break. I have a week off after Christmas...can't not hike if the weather's decent.twistwrist wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
I agree but it stinks when you're so cold that you're crawling into the bag at 6 pm. That's a really long night.SandyofPA wrote:
Campfires are over rated, warm hands over alcohol burner, warm belly with hot drink or alcohol, crawl into warm sleeping bag.
Hey TJ. Don't be discouraged. I learned that I will never be a cold weather hiker again. Not my thing. It's TOUGH, from the short days to the mornings in the 20s and the evenings dipping into the 30s around 6pm. Yes, a kindle or a writing pad are necessities for our sanity in this case.Give hiking a break until the spring and we'll do some of the BMT together!TrafficJam wrote:
...and to be honest, I was supposed to stay out tonight too. I just couldn't stand another 14 hrs in the tent, tossing and turning, trying to stay warm. I'm thinking seriously about giving hiking a break...really feeling discouraged.
BTW, campfires were hit or miss with me too.
JimBlue wrote:
I got a copy of the 2015 BMT guidebook today. I've had some problem visualizing certain intersections, but I have seen them on youtube.
My sister wants me to wait for warmer weather, and me getting my stamina, and basic health, better than it is now. So, go ahead and don't plan on me being there.
WussTrafficJam wrote:
Not cold!LIhikers wrote:
Define decentTrafficJam wrote:
Sounds fun! I'm planning on hiking with my youngest on her spring break. I have a week off after Christmas...can't not hike if the weather's decent.twistwrist wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
I agree but it stinks when you're so cold that you're crawling into the bag at 6 pm. That's a really long night.SandyofPA wrote:
Campfires are over rated, warm hands over alcohol burner, warm belly with hot drink or alcohol, crawl into warm sleeping bag.
Hey TJ. Don't be discouraged. I learned that I will never be a cold weather hiker again. Not my thing. It's TOUGH, from the short days to the mornings in the 20s and the evenings dipping into the 30s around 6pm. Yes, a kindle or a writing pad are necessities for our sanity in this case.Give hiking a break until the spring and we'll do some of the BMT together!BTW, campfires were hit or miss with me too.TrafficJam wrote:
...and to be honest, I was supposed to stay out tonight too. I just couldn't stand another 14 hrs in the tent, tossing and turning, trying to stay warm. I'm thinking seriously about giving hiking a break...really feeling discouraged.
You gotta get you the right gear girl, I agree, I don't like being cold, not for long any way, for a while it just makes you feel alive, but I want to be able to sleep at night.TrafficJam wrote:
Not cold!LIhikers wrote:
Define decentTrafficJam wrote:
Sounds fun! I'm planning on hiking with my youngest on her spring break. I have a week off after Christmas...can't not hike if the weather's decent.twistwrist wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
I agree but it stinks when you're so cold that you're crawling into the bag at 6 pm. That's a really long night.SandyofPA wrote:
Campfires are over rated, warm hands over alcohol burner, warm belly with hot drink or alcohol, crawl into warm sleeping bag.
Hey TJ. Don't be discouraged. I learned that I will never be a cold weather hiker again. Not my thing. It's TOUGH, from the short days to the mornings in the 20s and the evenings dipping into the 30s around 6pm. Yes, a kindle or a writing pad are necessities for our sanity in this case.Give hiking a break until the spring and we'll do some of the BMT together!BTW, campfires were hit or miss with me too.TrafficJam wrote:
...and to be honest, I was supposed to stay out tonight too. I just couldn't stand another 14 hrs in the tent, tossing and turning, trying to stay warm. I'm thinking seriously about giving hiking a break...really feeling discouraged.
TrafficJam wrote:
When you're ready, let me know. I just can't plan things very far in advance.JimBlue wrote:
I got a copy of the 2015 BMT guidebook today. I've had some problem visualizing certain intersections, but I have seen them on youtube.
My sister wants me to wait for warmer weather, and me getting my stamina, and basic health, better than it is now. So, go ahead and don't plan on me being there.
Disagree. . Fire building skills are vital for hikers whether in warm or cold temps. Water purification, cooking, drying clothing and warming oneself after an unplanned water exposure, and signalling distress are examples of when fire is required.TrafficJam wrote:
I agree but it stinks when you're so cold that you're crawling into the bag at 6 pm. That's a really long night.SandyofPA wrote:
Campfires are over rated, warm hands over alcohol burner, warm belly with hot drink or alcohol, crawl into warm sleeping bag.
CoachLou wrote:
I was thinking about that!OzJacko wrote:
I reckon I could just about start a fire by glaring at the undergrowth at the moment. The whole forest is a tinderbox.
Its an old thread and well you may have solved this ... IF you think for a moment that a tinder bundle is the size of your fist - triple it. same for everything else. If you think you need anything thicker than two inches... nope... The best fires are 1/2-1/3 inch,,, and a ton of it broken up... I don't need logs or thick branches to boil or keep warm.TrafficJam wrote:
I stink at fire making. I can do it if conditions are perfect, i.e. dry and no wind. Otherwise, I can't do it.
Any tips or tricks? I've tried hand sanitizer and shredded TP.
Wise Old Owl wrote:
Its an old thread and well you may have solved this ... IF you think for a moment that a tinder bundle is the size of your fist - triple it. same for everything else. If you think you need anything thicker than two inches... nope... The best fires are 1/2-1/3 inch,,, and a ton of it broken up... I don't need logs or thick branches to boil or keep warm.Its more of a state of mind over knowledge...TrafficJam wrote:
I stink at fire making. I can do it if conditions are perfect, i.e. dry and no wind. Otherwise, I can't do it.
Any tips or tricks? I've tried hand sanitizer and shredded TP.
Lots of U tubes on this... haven't looked them up in a while...
let me know if you need more.
Wise Old Owl wrote:
Everything is too wet and cold 22° at the moment. UH Fahrenheit. Unless you have superman vision.CoachLou wrote:
I was thinking about that!OzJacko wrote:
I reckon I could just about start a fire by glaring at the undergrowth at the moment. The whole forest is a tinderbox.
socks wrote:
or a pair of glasses and live in Austrailia where it's currently 104 degrees.Wise Old Owl wrote:
Everything is too wet and cold 22° at the moment. UH Fahrenheit. Unless you have superman vision.CoachLou wrote:
I was thinking about that!OzJacko wrote:
I reckon I could just about start a fire by glaring at the undergrowth at the moment. The whole forest is a tinderbox.
SarcasmTheElf wrote:
Since we're talking about Australia, I hope you mean it's currently 40 degrees. Otherwise our friend Jacko would have been baked medium well by now.socks wrote:
or a pair of glasses and live in Austrailia where it's currently 104 degrees.Wise Old Owl wrote:
Everything is too wet and cold 22° at the moment. UH Fahrenheit. Unless you have superman vision.CoachLou wrote:
I was thinking about that!OzJacko wrote:
I reckon I could just about start a fire by glaring at the undergrowth at the moment. The whole forest is a tinderbox.
Astro wrote:
Socks you can have a swimp if you like, but I would prefer shrimp (or some of those jumbo "prawns" that Paul Hogan used to toss on in the commercials).
socks wrote:
long as I get to eat off Barbie don't care what we cook.Astro wrote:
Socks you can have a swimp if you like, but I would prefer shrimp (or some of those jumbo "prawns" that Paul Hogan used to toss on in the commercials).
Dan76 wrote:
While in high school a girl named Barbra used a nickname of 'Barbie' until an exchange student from Australia appeared. After enduring his comments, she attempted to suppress usage of same.socks wrote:
long as I get to eat off Barbie don't care what we cook.Astro wrote:
Socks you can have a swimp if you like, but I would prefer shrimp (or some of those jumbo "prawns" that Paul Hogan used to toss on in the commercials).
Way to go Mom for teaching the technique.TrafficJam wrote:
Mountain Mike suggested making fire starters with petroleum jelly and cotton balls so now I do this routinely and always carry some in my "first aid" kit.
I made some for my daughter also. One night she stayed at a shelter with four "older people" who tried and failed to start a fire. She pulled out her cotton balls and had one going in a few minutes. Everyone was impressed that the youngster could make a fire. That's my girl.
Brings back memories of the best tread ever on TOS.TrafficJam wrote:
Mountain Mike suggested making fire starters with petroleum jelly and cotton balls so now I do this routinely and always carry some in my "first aid" kit.
I made some for my daughter also. One night she stayed at a shelter with four "older people" who tried and failed to start a fire. She pulled out her cotton balls and had one going in a few minutes. Everyone was impressed that the youngster could make a fire. That's my girl.
Drybones wrote:
Brings back memories of the best tread ever on TOS.TrafficJam wrote:
Mountain Mike suggested making fire starters with petroleum jelly and cotton balls so now I do this routinely and always carry some in my "first aid" kit.
I made some for my daughter also. One night she stayed at a shelter with four "older people" who tried and failed to start a fire. She pulled out her cotton balls and had one going in a few minutes. Everyone was impressed that the youngster could make a fire. That's my girl.
Dan76 wrote:
Way to go Mom for teaching the technique.TrafficJam wrote:
Mountain Mike suggested making fire starters with petroleum jelly and cotton balls so now I do this routinely and always carry some in my "first aid" kit.
I made some for my daughter also. One night she stayed at a shelter with four "older people" who tried and failed to start a fire. She pulled out her cotton balls and had one going in a few minutes. Everyone was impressed that the youngster could make a fire. That's my girl.
is she still out hiking?TrafficJam wrote:
Mountain Mike suggested making fire starters with petroleum jelly and cotton balls so now I do this routinely and always carry some in my "first aid" kit.
I made some for my daughter also. One night she stayed at a shelter with four "older people" who tried and failed to start a fire. She pulled out her cotton balls and had one going in a few minutes. Everyone was impressed that the youngster could make a fire. That's my girl.
Rasty wrote:
That thread was pure geniusDrybones wrote:
Brings back memories of the best tread ever on TOS.TrafficJam wrote:
Mountain Mike suggested making fire starters with petroleum jelly and cotton balls so now I do this routinely and always carry some in my "first aid" kit.
I made some for my daughter also. One night she stayed at a shelter with four "older people" who tried and failed to start a fire. She pulled out her cotton balls and had one going in a few minutes. Everyone was impressed that the youngster could make a fire. That's my girl.
jimmyjam wrote:
is she still out hiking?TrafficJam wrote:
Mountain Mike suggested making fire starters with petroleum jelly and cotton balls so now I do this routinely and always carry some in my "first aid" kit.
I made some for my daughter also. One night she stayed at a shelter with four "older people" who tried and failed to start a fire. She pulled out her cotton balls and had one going in a few minutes. Everyone was impressed that the youngster could make a fire. That's my girl.
Section hiking gives you pleasure for a while and leaves you with something to look forward to.TrafficJam wrote:
No, she had to come home and get a job. She had a great time and plans to continue section hiking.jimmyjam wrote:
is she still out hiking?TrafficJam wrote:
Mountain Mike suggested making fire starters with petroleum jelly and cotton balls so now I do this routinely and always carry some in my "first aid" kit.
I made some for my daughter also. One night she stayed at a shelter with four "older people" who tried and failed to start a fire. She pulled out her cotton balls and had one going in a few minutes. Everyone was impressed that the youngster could make a fire. That's my girl.
A good friend whom just obtained her nurse anesthetist license is fond of saying in admiration 'She's got brass ovaries' when referencing an audacious act on the part of a female staff member.mental note wrote:
I believe the new term is Lady balls
Dan76 wrote:
A good friend whom just obtained her nurse anesthetist license is fond of saying in admiration 'She's got brass ovaries' when referencing an audacious act on the part of a female staff member.mental note wrote:
I believe the new term is Lady balls
max.patch wrote:
fire or sex. the choice is yours.
Firestarter: Camping experts and wilderness survival educators Willow Haven Outdoor believe there are 11 ways a condom can save your life, one of which is using them as kindling in a pinch. “A latex condom will ignite almost instantaneously and burn furiously for several minutes, allowing you plenty of time to build your fire,” they explain.