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Recent content by DonnaWalken

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    Hunting?

    haven't tried... since I was a kid my father don't want to go with them to hunt they always say it's not safe even though am old now...
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    Want to get back into hiking

    I remember the time when I stop hiking couple of months ago, it lasted for about 6 months or so... decided to get back because of my neighbor he influence me a lot.
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    Goals this Hiking Season - Devils Path, Pemi Loop and Great Range

    Good luck on this, what's your best time right now? My wife and I are enjoying this much while we haven't got kids.
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    Trekking poles 10 tips

    It resembling ski poles because of many features in common, such as baskets at the bottom, rubber-padded handles and wrist straps. ski poles, however, are often made in two or three sections and can be extended and retracted as necessary for use.It's so simple to use, simply enhance your...
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    Water Purification while hiking and camping

    Aquamira drops is the one I've been using ever since but haven't tried multi-day hiking so not sure if it can last.
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    Origami Kayak

    Wow! Just wish it could fold into a half more? It still looks big to lug around. Well, at least for me since I'm a 5'2" shorty.
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    hiking in flip flops?

    My feet feel so vulnerable just a the thought of hiking in flip flops...even on an urban hike. I prefer my feet to be sufficiently covered where any serious walking and hiking is involved.
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    Word Association Thread

    orchestra
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    What are you doing right now?

    Trying to finish up some work so I can finally go out and hike.
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    Best hiking food?

    trail mix of nuts, dried fruit and bits of dark chocolate. granola bars or cereal bars. pancakes :)
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    Coolest Backpacking Stove I've ever seen. Technology Junkies, take a look

    Whoa! Looks like a pretty cool thingy! Hope it's durable enough :)
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    Do lobster (3-finger) gloves really work?

    I always thought they were funny looking. maybe because they remind me of an "alien hand signal" from a very very old tv show. But yeah, the Hestra 3 finger mitt heli is a very good one.
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    Anyone Cross Country this year

    Hoping to do cross-country sometime this year. But that will depend on work load (sigh).
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    Daypacks

    Have the same issue with the Osprey Stratos 24. It would have been totally perfect if there were more inside pockets. As it is I have to make do with small pouches or ziplocs to keep things organized inside.
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    What are your outdoor sports?

    Urban hiking. Can be quite an adventure although the concrete jungle seems to be more dangerous than the natural wilderness.
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