Secret Sam
I'll be in the state late next month (& May) and would like to do some camping and hiking. Where are some places/hikes you could suggest? Non-touristy would be best, but I won't be doing any mountaineering. Car/tent camping or shorter backpacking trips would be ideal. Thanks in advance!
Answer
There are many different types of hiking in Oregon.
There are the mountainous Western Oregon hikes, Rocky Beach hikes and High desert hiking.
Of the Mountainous variety, the hikes near Multnomah falls provide excellent scenery and good forest to hike through.
If you want a short hike while in Portland try hiking Forest Park or Tryon Creek. They are both quite scenic and are in the city.
A good Oregon Coast hike is Cape Lookout. You hike along the edge and middle of a 1 and a half mile long cape. If you are afraid of heights, this might not be the best for you as there are many steep drop offs.
For the best Eastern Oregon hiking I suggest you travel to Smith Rock. You get to follow the Crooked River and see the high desert climate.
These are just one of many good places to hike.
There are many different types of hiking in Oregon.
There are the mountainous Western Oregon hikes, Rocky Beach hikes and High desert hiking.
Of the Mountainous variety, the hikes near Multnomah falls provide excellent scenery and good forest to hike through.
If you want a short hike while in Portland try hiking Forest Park or Tryon Creek. They are both quite scenic and are in the city.
A good Oregon Coast hike is Cape Lookout. You hike along the edge and middle of a 1 and a half mile long cape. If you are afraid of heights, this might not be the best for you as there are many steep drop offs.
For the best Eastern Oregon hiking I suggest you travel to Smith Rock. You get to follow the Crooked River and see the high desert climate.
These are just one of many good places to hike.
Going camping with 2 friends, never been, what do i bring?
Fluffier
I have never been camping and I just want o know what to bring. To make this clear we are camping on the coast of Oregon. I have an Adidas duffel bag and a backpack to up things in. Now what do i need? Please help! I need to have this info tomorrow!
Answer
You only need a 70-liter backpack. Leave the duffel bag at home. Use a backpacking checklist to itemize the gear that you need. Priorities: water bottles, water filter, tent shelter, sleeping bag for insulation, windbreaker, down jacket, fleece, base layer, two pair of socks, two pair of underwear.
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In my pockets, I always carry a pocket knife and fire starter, tissues or lint packets, along with several bandages in my wallet. Although reception does not exist in many gulches, I carry a cell phone that usually functions above tree-line.
In my daypack, I have compression sacks that hold my down jacket, heat packs, windbreaker, and down mittens or lighter gloves. I carry a second fire starter and two headlamps with extra batteries. I pack trail snacks, such as cheese, nuts, and rice chips. Attached by carabiner, I have at least two water bottles, sunglasses, reading glasses, and global positioning system. On most hikes, I also carry a water filter.
You only need a 70-liter backpack. Leave the duffel bag at home. Use a backpacking checklist to itemize the gear that you need. Priorities: water bottles, water filter, tent shelter, sleeping bag for insulation, windbreaker, down jacket, fleece, base layer, two pair of socks, two pair of underwear.
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In my pockets, I always carry a pocket knife and fire starter, tissues or lint packets, along with several bandages in my wallet. Although reception does not exist in many gulches, I carry a cell phone that usually functions above tree-line.
In my daypack, I have compression sacks that hold my down jacket, heat packs, windbreaker, and down mittens or lighter gloves. I carry a second fire starter and two headlamps with extra batteries. I pack trail snacks, such as cheese, nuts, and rice chips. Attached by carabiner, I have at least two water bottles, sunglasses, reading glasses, and global positioning system. On most hikes, I also carry a water filter.
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