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The Best Knife And Flashlight Set

I am looking for a really good knife that’s not too expensive that I can use for just about anything. Also a great belt or any way to hold both a flashlight and knife fairly comfortable. There are so many web sites out there it makes my head spin trying to find...

What unit allows me to log a point and add a description to that point?

by Jordan

I have the need to hike trails and backroads where I need to stop, log a point and add a description of where the point is located. Then, I need to be able to access that log and import that data to a computer aided drafting (CAD) application. What unit would work the...

Do you need a mat for the bottom of your tent?

by Jordan

I was just wondering because, my tent will have a big wet spot in the morning where my air mattress was. Nathanael’s Answer I’ve noticed the same thing. It’s most likely condensation. When the ground is cold, the tent floor will be colder than your...

What is the best way hikers can protect themselves from bears?

by Jordan

Here in upstate SC we don’t have Grizzly bears, but we do have a growing number of black bears, which are smaller and probably less aggressive. Besides guns, what do you recommend as an effective and affordable bear protection/deterrent? Pepper spray? Many...

Delorme Earthmate PN40 vs PN30?

by Jordan

When I compare the Delorme Earthmate PN30 and the Delorme Earthmate PN40 on the REI website they look like they are virtually identical, except the PN 30 has expandable memory. This looks it would be a plus. Yet the PN40 is more expensive and a newer model. Can you...