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Q. Are bearpaw hiking boots, good hiking boots overall? i had just bought some men's bearpaw hiking boots. i bought them because i was shopping for a compass and there was a good deal for these boots too. what i want to know most of all; are bearpaw hiking boots reliable and quality hiking boots? (the bearpaw hiking boots i have are not the fashion men's boots you'll find on their website, but are boots "designed" for hiking.)
thank you in advance!
"I've never heard of bearpaw hiking boots..."
I've never heard of BearPaw hiking boots.
After hiking 500 miles through Spain, 200 miles through Glacier National Park, and hundreds of miles through Colorado, I will only recommend Asolo hiking boots.
It pays to invest in a quality hiking boot or you'll regret it later with blisters.
Q. Can you reccomend a good compass? i am looking for a handsome compass, preferably one with a lid you open. i need it to be durable, for long range hiking trips. i need it to be accurate, not like those cheep kinds that take a different reading of north every time you take it out. oh, and i would like for it to be semi-affordable. ten points to the one i choose to buy!
"You never said what you`ll be using the compass for..."
You never said what you`ll be using the compass for, there are reasons for different shaped compasses. You have engineering lensatic compasses that are made to shoot bearings at object in the distance, so you can bushwack to them and there are the flat base plate compasses for Orienteering, makes it easier to use with maps. Then there are hybrids, I know silva and Suunto both make them where they have flat base plates but have a cap with a mirror in it to make it easier to shoot a bearing
Lensatic Compasses:
http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&source=hp&q=lensatic+compass&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=mLCXS5S9AoG1tgf8tfzkAQ&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CCUQrQQwAA
Orienteering Compasses:
http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&q=base+plate+compass&spell=1&oi=spell
Hybrid Compasses:
http://www.google.com/products?q=silva+trekker+compass&hl=en&aq=f
Q. With a rough estimate how much would it cost me to walk the entire appalachian trail? i'm young and in great shape, and planning on hiking the trail as fast and cheap as possible. i'm counting on completing the trail in about 3 months. i'm guessing i'm gonna need the following: backback, bivi, sleeping bag, clothes, food, compass, first aid kit, palm pilot(for taking pics, listening to music, and using as a trail journal), compact camping stove, cookware, small survival kit, knife, fire starter, water bladder w/ hose, and a water purification system, oh and maybe one of those portable shower things. do you think i need a portable shower thing, what else did i forget? how often are their resupply points to buy more food and stuff(i don't want to mail anything)? how much should it cost me if i don't buy anything along the way except resupply, and it takes me 3 months to complete?
"If you are serious about hiking the trail..."
You don't need a portable shower thing, although it would be a luxury. If you are serious about hiking the trail, you don;t need to ask us on Yahoo! Answers. You need to sit down with a map and a couple of guidebooks and plot your course and your daily mileage. This is especially important since you plan on blazing through it as fast as possible. As for cost, if you resupply yourself by sending to post offices on the route, eat cheap (lots of ramen and no restaurants and motels on the way), you can probably get it done for $1200 or so (not including postage for your resupply packs or your equipment).
But from what I've read, most people like to really carb up during their excursions into towns and eat really big meals at restaurants. I'd suggest that you do that at least once every two weeks. And sleep in a real bed and give your body at least a day, if not two, to recover. You are young and in shape, but lots of things can happen out on the trail like shin splints, sprained knees and ankles, bad falls. You might think the side trips to nearby towns will slow you down, but they may give your body the boost it needs to continue the torrid pace you want to set.
Q. (not a question) here's a list for all people who need gift ideas:? ----this is not a question, just people have been posting a lot of questions asking about gift ideas, so this is a list, add an "answer" if you want to add suggestions.-----
gifts for everyone/unisex : soft bathrobes/slippers, ornaments, dvds of their favorite show or movie, band tee's, gift cards, ipod docking station, drawing pads/charcoal/paints/ect
for mom: flowerpots or vases, picture of you (opt.- you and siblings) cookbook, cooking gear (aprons, utensils, ect.) pillows or throwpillows
for dad: sports items (mugs with their favorite teams, water bottles, chairs, ect.) hiking gear (compasses, backpack) or map guidebooks, hunting gear (camo gloves, thermoses, ect.) barbecue utensils/cookbooks
for sister: earrings, nail polish, hair clips, video games/computer games (if shes into that.) posters, teen novels (sara dressen, erin hunter are some good authors.)
for brother: video/computer games, band/tv show blankets (i find mine at hot topic.), ipod headphones, posters, sports accessories
for friends: lotions, bathkits, pictures of you with your friends (group photo) candy, cloth accessories (belts, headbands, arm warmers, ect.) sports equipment (soccer ball, waterbottles, ect.), any items that are linked to an inside joke.
for girlfriend/boyfriends/fiancees/husband/wives: (see sister/brother and friends.) massage oils (then promise them a massage later.) jewelery, book of romantic poems (bought or homemade) pictures of yourself and a nice frame.
cool :]
Q. I need some help on surviving in the wilderness? specifically, alaska? alright. for years i've yearned to escape from this distraught society, to escape from the repulsive illusion most people live in, controlled by monetary value.
so, i'll go live in the wild. except, i'm not *totally* sure how to go about doing this. err, don't say don't do it, as i am eighteen, and i've saved thousands of dollars for this moment. i've already began buying supplies, and my plane leaves to anchorage next month. from there, it's inward towards fairbanks and from fairbanks to the base of some mountains.
i do realize that i may die - i've no illusion that is actually the likely outcome. all i ask, is that you tell me everything you can that will increase my chance of survival.
i'm 5' 9" and weigh 155lbs.
so far, i have:
- tent
- two tarps
- two insulation blankets
- sleeping bag
- floor mat 3/4in thickness
- hiking boots
- knife, one side blade on side serrated (approx length 1ft)
- two pair woodland bdus
- waterproof insulated jacket/coat with hood
- two set thermal wear (shirt, pants, underwear)
- beanie
- canteen
- 10/22 ruger semi-automatic rifle (have 1000 rds)
- savage .270 bolt action rifle (have 60 rds)
- remington ? six shot long barrel 12 gauge (have 300 rds)
- you can tell me how much ammunition to bring
- alice pack size med
i'm only going to bring two of them, you tell me which two. three is just too heavy.
i do have months of experience in the outdoors, although less then two months combined of winter camping.i took a six week course over emergency first aid (and have an accompanying med kit for the journey). the area i'll be in will almost never surpass -20f.
things that i have on my list that i'm going to buy when i get to anchorage (you can debunk anything on the list)
- pot for boiling liquids
- machete or axe
- icepick
- rubber boots
- fur insulted boots (these will replace my hiking boots)
- waterproof leggings
- fur insulted arctic coat
- a map and some wildlife books (and a compass)
- fish net
advice and tips appreciated.
"to escape from the repulsive illusion most people live in"
The repulsive illusion is how many idiots reside in the US.
"Except, I'm not *totally* sure how to go about doing this."
If you're not totally sure....well good luck.
"I do have months of experience in the outdoors"
MONTHS of experience?? Wow!
"less then two months combined of winter camping"
Winter camping? Where, in the back of dad's station wagon?
How do you intend to get your gun(s)/knive(s) on the plane?
You said you didn't want anyone to tell you not to do it. So I didn't.
Oh wait, I see, you're 5-9 & 155lbs. Its definitely OK then. Have at it!
dewclaw knows what she's talking about!
Q. How is this runaway plan? 1. reread info at http://www.wilderness-survival.net/
2. plan on location where you want to go (i chose florida. currently living in rhode island)
3. pack bags three nights ahead of time, and store the equipment in the shed (so it blends in). pack : food, money, water, tent, flashlights, knives, pillows, sheets, compass, matches, maps, etc
4. on the night, don't go to sleep, just wait.. leave at exactly 1:15 am eastern time under certain circumstances.
5. hike to the nearest wooded area, and travel south, at least until daybreak. (make sure you can see the highway from the woods, but make sure the cars don't see you)
6. keep a happy mind. think about the climate and the smell of the warm palm trees when you get there.
7. double check on your location every couple of hours. ( i suggest having a printed map)
8. now it's time to stop traveling at night and set camp up at dusk. (don't have a fire, remember your still near the highway, so, you don't get lost. you don't want anyone to see you.
9. alright, you made it to georgia... you're almost there!
10. when you get to florida, make camp in a woods that is close to a market and close to a pond, so, you can fish once in a while. (there is no good woods in the cities)
11. make sure people can't see a fire through the woods. make sure your far enough from airports so planes can't see you. refer to (http://www.wilderness-survival.net/)
12. setup the tent! and enjoy your life of living with nature! at least until you 18
13. oh if you choose a tropical region, make sure you take a vacation once in a while, you know somewhere up north more, mainly during hurricane season. trust me, your tent will be dead.
14. depending on your age, get a job around 18. you will need the extra income.
15. then, once you have enough money, you can buy a cottage or something.
16. good luck~!
As a plan it sounds fine but what is the point of it? Are you going to write a story around the plan or is it just to encourage would be runaways? Are you sure you are in the right section with this question?
Q. I need some help on surviving in the wilderness? specifically, alaska? alright.for years i've yearned to escape from the distraught society, to escape from the repulsive illusion most people live in.
so, i'll go live in the wild. except, i'm not *totally* sure how to go about doing this. err, don't say don't do it, as i am eighteen, and i've saved thousands of dollars for this moment. i've already began buying supplies, and my plane leaves to anchorage next month. from there, it's inward towards fairbanks and from fairbanks to the base of some mountains.
i do realize that i may die - i've no illusion that is actually the likely outcome. all i ask, is that you tell me everything you can that will increase my chance of survival.
i'm 5' 9" and weigh 155lbs.
so far, i have:
- tent
- two tarps
- sleeping bag
- floor mat 3/4in thickness
- hiking boots
- knife, one side blade on side serrated (approx length 1ft)
- two pair woodland bdus
- waterproof insulated jacket/coat with hood
- two set thermal wear (shirt, pants, underwear)
- beanie
- canteen
- 10/22 ruger semi-automatic rifle (have 1000 rds)
- savage .270 bolt action rifle (have 60 rds)
- remington ? six shot long barrel 12 gauge (have 300 rds)
- you can tell me how much ammunition to bring
- alice pack size med
i'm only going to bring two of them, you tell me which two. three is just too heavy.
things that i have on my list that i'm going to buy when i get to anchorage (you can debunk anything on the list)
- pot
- machete or axe
- icepick
- rubber boots
- fur insulted boots (these will replace my hiking boots)
- waterproof leggings
- fur insulted arctic coat
- a map and some wildlife books (and a compass)
so yeah, i obviously don't know everything i need. any advice/tips appreciated!
Before you go any farther with your plan, I urge you to read the book "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer.
It is a true story about someone who sounds almost exactly like you, going into the back country of Alaska.
If you still want to go, my advice would be to wait until next May, perhaps. You have left yourself very little time to find a suitable location to camp or establish a base before the snow and the cold come. Do you mean to spend the winters in your camp, or retreat to a town/village during the coldest months?
You don't say, so forgive me for asking - have you ever spent a significant amount of time by yourself in the outdoors? If you have not, then I seriously suggest that you do some trial runs for a couple of weeks at a time someplace closer to home. And I would also suggest that you do several during the winter. If you have little outdoor experience, then a week in a winter camp will truly be an eye opening experience. Those trial runs will vastly increase your knowledge about what you need versus what you do not need to take with you. It will tell you what equipment you have that is junk, and what is worthy of coming with you.
What are you planning to eat? Are you planning on hunting your food? Foraging for edible plants? Have you ever skinned and gutted a rabbit, ever eaten woodchuck, ever tried to cook an animal carcass over a fire? Do you know how to recognize poisonous plants?
You mention nothing about first aid and medical supplies. Injuries - large or small - are inevitable. Have you ever sutured a deep cut - especially one on your own arm? Do you have any idea how to stop arterial bleeding? Even seemingly trivial things like a blister on your foot can lead to infections and immobility.
Lastly - have you ever spent some time talking to experienced woodsmen? Their knowledge and advice can literally save your life.
Q. How is this runaway plan? 1. reread info at http://www.wilderness-survival.net/
2. plan on location where you want to go (i chose florida. currently living in rhode island)
3. pack bags three nights ahead of time, and store the equipment in the shed (so it blends in). pack : food, money, water, tent, flashlights, knives, pillows, sheets, compass, matches, maps, etc
4. on the night, don't go to sleep, just wait.. leave at exactly 1:15 am eastern time under certain circumstances.
5. hike to the nearest wooded area, and travel south, at least until daybreak. (make sure you can see the highway from the woods, but make sure the cars don't see you)
6. keep a happy mind. think about the climate and the smell of the warm palm trees when you get there.
7. double check on your location every couple of hours. ( i suggest having a printed map)
8. now it's time to stop traveling at night and set camp up at dusk. (don't have a fire, remember your still near the highway, so, you don't get lost. you don't want anyone to see you.
9. alright, you made it to georgia... you're almost there!
10. when you get to florida, make camp in a woods that is close to a market and close to a pond, so, you can fish once in a while. (there is no good woods in the cities)
11. make sure people can't see a fire through the woods. make sure your far enough from airports so planes can't see you. refer to (http://www.wilderness-survival.net/)
12. setup the tent! and enjoy your life of living with nature! at least until you 18
13. oh if you choose a tropical region, make sure you take a vacation once in a while, you know somewhere up north more, mainly during hurricane season. trust me, your tent will be dead.
14. depending on your age, get a job around 18. you will need the extra income.
15. then, once you have enough money, you can buy a cottage or something.
16. good luck~!
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