Camping Tent Recomendation?

Hysol

I would like to purchase a camping tent and am looking for a manufacturer recommendation. It would be a 3 season tent. I need it to be water proof.

I checked Consumer Report and they have never rated tents. Every time I look at some tent online there are good and bad reviews that often counterdict each other.

Do any of you out there know of a good unbiased site that has reviewed and rated tents?

Do any of you out there own a tent brand that you really like? ( waterproof, zippers work well, well made).

Thank you all in advance.
Wow, thank you for all of your responses. Great questions that you asked.
OK, I would be using this tent for two uses. One would be hauled with a motorcycle in a pull behind trailer (Marine Corps vet here-Run to the Wall and Rolling Thunder rides done every year.). And I would be using it with a car for traveling. No back packing. I am 60 years old, not much hiking done here. I need waterproof. I don't mind spending some dinero on the tent. I would prefer a 4 person tent (might have a young lady friend with me now an then) and I would prefer being able to stand up in the tent. I am 6 foot tall.
I hope that supplies more info for all of you.
Thanks for the help.

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You failed to provide critical details: size, weight, type of camping.
When I am car camping, I am fine with the cheap department-store tent that holds a queen-sized air mattress and all of my gear. However, I use very different tents that are one-fifth as heavy and ten times more expensive when backpacking in remote mountain tundra locations. Generally, within a class based on weight and cost, you will find many similar models that are about equal in quality. If you spend a few hundred dollars, you will get a good tent.

Big Agnes Fly Creek UL-1, $330
MSR Hubba Hubba 2, $300

A few great tents are manufactured for:

Big Agnes
MSR
GoLite
Marmot
The North Face
Sierra Designs

Backpacker Magazine has good tent reviews.

Backpacking Tent vs. Camping Tent?

bugbug4000

So Im finally going to stop borrowing old cast off tents from random family members and I am going to actually buy my own tent. I cant decide on a backpacking style tent, or the "camping" tent since Im not hugely into one or the other. I backpack and do campstyle camping but I usually always through the tent in the car during the summer since youll never know where you end up. I

s one tent going to be a better than the other for this type of middle stlye?

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It really depends on what the majority style of camping your gonna do. Car camping of course allows a bigger tent while backpacking weight is of utmost importance. A go between tent with room for 3-4 in a back pack style will be a bit costly to get the weight down. For a back pack tent you want the weight under 5lbs and in a style that allows you to share the load with your fellow hikers one guy carry's the main tent the others carry the fly and poles. For price and stay dry guarantees a Coleman tent cannot be beat in a car camping model
http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=2000001590&categoryid=11070&brand=

With weight factoring in an REI half dome 4 is 7lbs
http://www.rei.com/product/794298

There are other models, brands many with cult like followings again the key is weight, backpacking the lighter it is the more your back will thank you. In car camping the roomier it is the more space you have for more gear and friends.

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What kind of bookbag should I get for highschool?

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This year I am going to be a freshman. I am scared just like any other kid in my grade. My brother, who has graduated, said that no one carries L.L Bean Bookbags in highschool, and that they were lame and everyone carried North Face Bookbags. I went and looked at The North Face's bookbags and I looked at the on titled "Women's Borealis Backpack". It seems very small compared to L.L Bean's. Which bookbag did you carry for highscool?

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My freshman year I had an under armor bag, then sophomore year I bought a north face jester backpack and I used it for junior year as well and then I used a north face borealis for senior year and freshman year of college. But honestly no one cares

Where is all the cool dad gear?!?

Action Jac

Here is the dealio. Im a 22 year old guy about to have a baby girl and i wanted to get a diaper bad and one of those kangaroo thingys that you put the baby that sits on your chest, but all the stuff i see if for the moms. Can anyone help me out to find some cool looking stuff? =D

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When my wife and I were picking out new baby gear, she actually found a really nice Under Armour backpack that we use as our diaper bag. It works really well:

- has plenty of pockets for diapers, wipes and everything
- we use the mp3 pocket for pacifiers so they're easy to find
- has two side pockets for water bottles that we use for baby bottles
- i don't feel like a total fool carry it around

Here's a link to what it looks like:
http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1993258&CAWELAID=110518413

As for a baby carrier, I use this:
http://www.evenflo.com/product.aspx?id=188&pfid=167

I really like it because it's easily adjustable and fairly comfortable to wear. It isn't some bright obnoxious color and it supports a baby facing frontwards or backwards.

Plus, most people will be focusing on your kid and not you, so you have that going for you.

Follow me I learn how to be a dad to a baby girl -
http://www.fromfronttoback.com

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What are "scene kids"?

JP

or who? What make someone a "scene kid"?

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Scene kids are like a preppier version of goth or emo. At least according to my friends.
The sterotype of scene is they have teased and dyed hair. It's very big and dramatic.
The girls carry around backpacks that are the shape of stuffed animals or carry a stuffed animal around. They like dinosaurs and Bob Marley. Some of them smoke pot and are bi-sexual. In my town, they go to like this music club thing (idk what it is, i've never been there) but my friend said apparently they smoke cigarettes/pot all night while listening to people play songs on their guitars/ukeles. The girls wear a lot of makeup and the guys tend to straighten their hair. Both genders prefer skinny jeans. Here's a pic of a scene girl. http://tipdeck.com/how-to-be-a-scene-kid
Here's a pic of a scene guy. www.blingcheese.com/image/code/25/scene+cuts.htm

Kids of the 90's, what's the best toy?

ARoseInBlo

Alright...there were a whole bunch of great toys that we grew up with...toys, board games, action figures, dolls, etc....what are some of your personal favorites....

(no video games, although there were some great ones)

mine is definitely light brite!!
yes yes most of these are 80's toys that we carried over into the 90's...

it's all fair game

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"I don't want to grow up, I'm a Toys "R" Us kid!"

90210 Dolls
Baby Furby
Beanie Babys
Buzz Lightyear
Cabbage Patch Kids Food and Backpack
Cupcake dolls
Gameboy Color
Jurassic Park Dinosaurs
Laser Pointers
Magic Bottle Baby
Magic Eye Books
Mattel Disney Classics Collection dolls
NEW My Little Ponies
Nano Babies
New Kids on the Block dolls
Pogs
Polly Pocket and Mighty Max
Puzz 3-D
Skip-It
Spy Tech
Talkboy
Tamagotchi
Teen Talk Barbie
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Treasure Trolls

(Do you remember this stuff?)

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Camping List?

Q. ok, im going camping at lake henshaw for camping and im staying friday to saturday what stuff do i bring i kno like 3 outfits, towel for showering, shoes, flip flopes, blankets,do you guys have anything else??

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Backpack
topographic map(s)
compass
GPS
pack rain cover
gorp
knife
flashlight/headlamp (plus extra batteries)
matches/lighter
whistle
mirror
bug bite stick
moleskin
sunscreen
insect repellant
headnet
tent
sleeping bag
sleeping pad
water filter
toilet paper
spade/shovel
saw/hatchet
2 1L Nalgene water bottles
100oz. camelback
first aid kit
backpacking stove
stove fuel
cooking gear & utensils
dehydrated meal packs (x+1 days)
candle lantern (w/ x+1 candles)
repair kits (pack, pad, stove, filter, etc.)
Zip-Loc bags for trash
clothing (pants, shirt, underwear, socks, fleece)
Rain gear

Summer Camp Packing List?!?

Em

Mk, whats the ultimate summer camp check list?! Im 13 and im going to a summer camp in like 3 weeks and i dont want to forget anything!! help!!

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Here is my standard list. I went to summer camp for ten years as a kid, and then I became a camp counselor. So here is what I recommend (assuming you are a girl), some of these things may or may not work depending on what kind of facilities your camp has. This list is made for a more rustic camp:

Enough clothes to last you the entire time plus a few extras (half the time if there is laundry service):
- T-shirts
- Shorts
- Pajamas

Double the amount you think you will need of:
- Socks
- Underwear

Also:
- Sturdy athletic shoes that will be good for hiking
- Extra pair of junk shoes
- Flip flops for the pool area and in the shower
- A couple hoodies for night time
- Jeans and boots with a 1" heel if you will be going horseback riding
- A bandana: Keeps hair out of face and covers it when there is no time for a shower
- Two bathing suits (one to use while the other is drying out)
- Poncho/raincoat (a good poncho is what i recommend...covers the most area and you can put your backpack underneath it)
- Laundry bag to put all your dirty clothes in

Toiletries (pack in a ziploc or plastic-lined cosmetic bag to carry back and forth to shower areas):
-Shampoo and Conditioner
-Soap/Body Wash
-Toothbrush/Toothpaste
-Facewash
-Comb and brush
-Hair ties
-Deodorant
-Sunscreen
-Bugspray
-Shaving gear (if needed)
-Tampons/pads (if needed)
-Extra glasses/contacts (if needed)
-Sunglasses
-Medication (must be turned in to camp nurse)

Gear:
-Sleeping bag
-Pillow
-Extra blanket
-Twin fitted sheet
-Tarp or groundcloth for sleepouts
-Lantern for tent/cabin
-Flashlight for night hikes
-Extra batteries
-Backpack for carrying everything around camp during the day
-Crate or box to use as a nightstand (can pack things inside it)
-At least 2 bath towels (one to use while the other is drying)
-2 Hand towels
-Clothesline and clothespins (can tie to a tree or inside cabin to dry towels, wet bathing suits, etc.)
-Extra ziploc bags (to store wet towels and bathing suits while walking around camp)
-Water bottle
-Mess kit (plate, bowl, utensils) for cook-outs
-Mini hand-held fan

Fun Stuff (optional, but are good to have):
-playing cards
-camera! disposables are always best for camp, but make sure you put your name on it
-a few costumey items (wig, silly socks, funny hat etc.) for fun days or color war at camp
-Stationery, including envelopes, paper, pens, stickers, stamps
-Address book: put all your family and friends' addresses in beforehand so you can write to them while at camp, then you can put all your new camp friends addresses in there when you leave
-CD/MP3 player: depending on your camp, these may or may not be allowed. good to listen to during quiet time
-A few books or magazines
-A few bottles of nail polish to do with your friends during downtime
-Friendship bracelet string
-Glow sticks (can be found at any camping store or craft store)
-White t-shirt for tie-dying

And one last tip - make sure you put your name on everything!

Hope this helps, and have fun at camp!!

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backpacking threw europe?

mig_e72

i want to go to europe this summer, does anyone know of any agencies that plan groups with random people going on them??

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Contiki do both hotel and camping tours through Europe.
We did the European Impressions hotel tour in August this year, I would highly recommend it. We did 10 countries in 18 days. For moro info go to their site http://contiki.com.au/trip_finder/europe

Backpacking Through Europe?

Bridget

Hello fellow travelers! So, my roommate Anika and I are planning a trip to Europe this summer, and we are putting together a travel plan. We are both 18 and freshmen in college. In terms of cost, we think between the two of us we'll need about $9,000 for a month, including plane tickets, food, hostels, etc. Does that sound about right? Our plans were to go to London, Paris, Loire Valley (France), Rome, Amsterdam, and Edinburgh. Is that too many places? Does anybody have experiences in these places and have suggestions for places we MUST go? We love castles and festivals, if that helps. We are going to hit the more tourist-y landmarks of course, but I would love input.

In the funds department, we are lacking a bit, so I made a campaign at www.fundmytravel.com/backpackwanderlust
If you need any more info about our trip, it's all there! It seems that most peoples' campaigns go unfunded so I'm not super confident ours will seeing as it is a trip for pleasure. Any other ideas on how to raise the money?

I am crazy excited about this trip-it's all I've been able to think about for months! I just want to make sure that the trip is planned right, so we can really enjoy the experience and don't feel too rushed or feel like we didn't see enough!

Thanks so much.

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Prices depend on exactly where you're starting from, when you go (prices vary a lot), how long you stay, where you go in Europe, how you get around, the kind of places you stay in and what you see/do/eat. People who backpack generally can get by for $100 per day (£61) staying in cheap hostels and carefully watching their budget (not including airfare). However, if you stay in hotels, it will cost you more. I usually spend 100 to 150 euro a night (£83 - £125) for a hotel just for myself but there are usually cheaper places available. $4500 apiece may work out depending on the airfare you can get as long as you stay at hostels or cheaper hotels.

Here are some resources that can help you plan and check options and current prices for your trip (expect prices in the future to rise):

http://www.kayak.com/ - airfares & hotels; the explore function is useful for finding the less expensive places to fly into from your starting point.

http://www.skyscanner.it/ - particularly good for budget flights within Europe, but you can also use everywhere as a destination to do something like the explore option on Kayak. You may not need the airfares, but you can compare to the cost of the trains to get around. this one may be more useful for you.

http://www.trenitalia.com/cms/v/index.js... - Italian train schedules and prices. You need to be aware that a railpass is almost always more expensive for trains here in some places like Italy and Spain.
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http://www.venere.com/ - hotels/B&Bs - prices for the same hotel can vary hugely depending on the season and what local events are going on.

http://www.hostelbookers.com/ - hostels.

http://www.monasterystays.com/ - monasteries & convents that offer accommodations

You can also look into camping or couch surfing as cheaper alternatives for accommodations.

http://www.whatsonwhen.com/sisp/index.ht... - festivals, exhibitions and events

http://www.backpackeurope.com/ - information & advice

For sightseeing prices: check the websites for entrance fees for the museums & galleries you're interested in. I spend anywhere between nothing and 40 euro a day depending on exactly what I go to see when out exploring. For food, I spend around 25 to 50 euro for a meal, but you can eat for less. A pizza is 8 to 13 euro and a panino or wrap is around 3 to 6.50 euro in many places. You can often get food at festivals at a relatively low price. You can also shop in the markets and put some meals together for yourselves.When I travel, I like to try the local specialties and the good restaurants.

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One Person Ultralight Tent?

Mason

Hi! I am going to hike the appalachian trail after my eighteenth birthday (soon), and I don't know ANYTHING about tents really. I am going to be packing as light as possible and I would want to know some tent suggestions. The things that are most important are: the tent is as light as possible, it is small, and it is three season. I just need it to fit me and my stuff and I don't need luxury or anything. Thanks!

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read the reviews
http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/backpacking-tent.html

I have the REI quarter dome and love it.

Think outside the box consider a hammock as well, these are very popular along the APT for more APT info sharing go to the link,
http://whiteblaze.net/forum/content.php

What is a good backpacking pack?

The Angel

I have been backpacking before, but used my dad's old backpacks. Now however, i would like my own, but am a little confused at which on to buy. I would want to be able to go anywhere from a weekend trip to a week trip, depending on where i am going, and also i would like it to be water resistant/proof, and wear proof.

I have looked at a couple such as the Northface Primero, and the REI XT 75, and i was wondering if these were ok backpacks. Also, could you give me some suggestions on trustworthy brands, and how many liters should i be looking for in my pack?
In the past i have backpacked ultralight, with an ultralight pack and have enjoyed it, but i am looking for one with more padding and with a chest strap and loadlifter straps.

Lastly, are the dual pivot hipbelts any good? I have heard mixed reviews about them throwing people off balance, but then some reviews said they helped when they went backpacking...

THANK YOU!!!!!!
by the way, i recently saw the osprey xenon 70...any good?

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I was just googling and came across this product hope it helps you
Fashionable Backpack Great Casual Style Daypack
Made from sturdy canvas and high-quality synthetic leather.
2 large main compartments with 3 snap closure pockets. 2 side mesh pockets.
Adjustable padded shoulder straps for carrying comfort.
Dimensions: 17"(H) x 6½"(D) x 12"(W)
Color: Khaki
http://www.amazon.com/Fashionable-Backpack-Great-Casual-Daypack/dp/B00371DUCY/?tag=rtvhh-20

Also check out at ebay there are many good reatilers selling this product at good price
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574865779&toolid=10001&campid=5336440665&customid=rtvhh&mpre=http%3a%2f%2fshop.ebay.com%2fi.html%3f_nkw%3dFashionable%2bBackpack%26_sacat%3d0%26_odkw%3dFashionable%2bBackpack%26_osacat%3d0%26_trksid%3dp3286.c0.m270.l1313


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Need help with a movie!?

TJ

Ok, I seen this movie a very long time ago and I remember bits and pieces of it yet, and from those pieces I want to see it again! The problem is I don't remember the title.

So this kid, I think he is a high school student but unsure, but this kid draws this picture of this other kid. The drawing is of a kid wearing blue jeans, a red jacket and has like blondish hair. After a while in the movie, the drawing comes to life. The drawing does cause few problems but does give advice to the kid about things in his life. I do remember one scene where the drawing jumps into the kid's backpack.

So there it is, I know there's not a lot of information but its all I can remember! If anyone can help, please do!

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Mgee and me! It was a tv show! Oh my gosh, that was one of my favorite shows! - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090594/

The Imdb.com page doesn't have a picture, but here's a picture of him - http://www.mcgeeandme.com/images/pic_mcgee_fungames.gif

How should I redo my room?

I am a 17 (almost 18) year old girl. My parents are finally letting me redo my room. My room right now is pale coral pink, but I don't really like it any more; it is too baby-ish and the color is hard to match, so I have had the same bedspread since I was five. I have red maple furniture. I have a very small room (9 feet by ten feet) with one window. My favorite color is pink (any shade), but I also really like green and blue. I want my room to have a grown-up feel, but still be fun, if that makes any sense.

I would really like to paint my walls a pink color, maybe a dark raspberry, and have a white bedspread. Besides that, I have NO idea what to do. How should I decorate the walls? What colors go with raspberry?

Any help, links, or anything else, is much appreciated.

Thank you!
Everyone I know knows not to touch my bed (I have OCD), so greasy fingers and shoe stains will not be a problem. But thank you for helping! I love the fifth link!

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I agree, it's time for your room to be that of a young woman rather than a girl.

With red maple furniture, I'd hesitate to have the pink I love be the wall color. Red maple is a rich orange-ish brown which isn't a great coordinate.

I'm also not a fan of the white bedspread, because of reality: it won't be white for long, even if you're pretty careful with it. Someone will put their shoes on it, or their dirty backpack, or touch it with greasy fingers, like that.

I did a fast search for "bedroom decor pink blue green" and got some great rooms to show you. Most use either blue or green as the main color with pops of raspberry or brighter pink, and I think they look great. Check 'em out:

http://www.stupic.com/images/small-colorful-bedroom-interior-with-blue-wall-and-light-green-headboard-design.jpg
http://www.decor4all.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/green-colors-bedroom-ideas-decor-bedding-cushions.gif
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOBSkmfw1uKffwRCxYgENkxK_fylkR0YgZCp_bPFjBrpkC_SQOkKQXIZgYxxxlH8ic6Sf3whLnNC5O4TMutdMyAalWmol-lN4ESYECprnNDTqZsiW3v54NPY6sOUdJtKGSZnC_kOImcww/s640/bed-room-blue-head-board-green-bedding-lue-vase-pink-white-pretty-eclectic-home-decor-ideas.jpg
http://www.iamsaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/comely-bedroom-with-blue-cute-room-painting-ideas-also-thick-green-fur-rug-also-cute-blue-bean-bag-color-also-green-and-blue-cushions-also-rustic-white-wooden-chair-also-cool-white-study-desk.jpg
http://www.yishuilvyou.com/wp-content/uploads/soft-green-pink-bedroom-kids-ideas.jpg

I really like the one that's light blue with the lime green and pink accents.

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Backpacking in California, Dog friendly?

steven f

Where would be a good place to go backpacking that is not further then 10 hours from Los Angeles. I want to take my dog on the trail and make camp somewhere in the back country. I would also prefer to be in a forest location or just anywhere but the dessert. I know that dogs are to be on the leash at all times and to pick up after themselves.

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According to Google Maps from LA you could arrive at the Oregon border in 9 hours and 52 minutes on average, so I'll deduce you're willing to go ANYWHERE in California to backpack with your dog. Luckily, outside of National Parks and protected wildlife areas, dogs on leashes are welcome as you know, so I guess you want trail advice rather than dog-trail advice? A great place to go would be the Sierra. From down south there you might want to consider the Golden Trout Wilderness, which is my answer to your question: http://www.amazon.com/Hiking-Californias-Golden-Trout-Wilderness/dp/0762726555/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1222192113&sr=8-1
http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/inyo/recreation/wild/index.shtml
http://stevenojai.tripod.com/gtrout.htm
http://sierranevadawild.gov/wild/golden-trout
It's about 4 hrs 20 min drive to the trailhead at the end of Horseshoe Meadow road outside Lone Pine, CA: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Los+Angeles&daddr=36.448766,-118.161392&hl=en&geocode=&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=13&sll=36.476653,-118.134098&sspn=0.106837,0.215092&ie=UTF8&ll=36.455393,-118.171005&spn=0.106867,0.215092&z=13

Los Angeles national forest vs Cleveland national forest?

Mystery zo

Looking to do some backpacking/day hiking in one of these reserves. Which one would u recommend? I live in south Orange County so they're both pretty close. Any advice would be appreciated. I'm looking for more of a forest region rather than desert.

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I have hiked all over southern california extensively,

There are actually 3 sections of the Cleaveland national forest. The closest to the Angeles is the Trabuco District in Orange/Riverside county that section is primarily day use only. There are no trail camps and just a few developed campgrounds on the Ortega highway. Two county parks are just outside the district and they don't allow dogs on the trails. There are some very nice loop hikes and a few pristine spots to hike too and a couple of half decent waterfalls in season. Mountain biking is VERY popular in this section with loops going just about everywhere and through the Irvine conservancy lands. Santiago Peak is the highest point and you can drive any car to the top of it, in part why mt. biking is so popular, you drive up and ride down.
http://www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/cleveland/recreation

The Angeles is three times the size of the Cleaveland and is joined by the Los Padres to the west and the San Bernardino to the east. The Pacific Crest trail runs through a portion of the Cleavland, San Bernadino and the Angeles. As for wild lands hiking with trail camps galore the Angeles, San Bernardino and Los padres are the best destinations with hundreds of miles of trails, pristine lakes, streams with great fishing, hot springs, gold panning, hunting in seasons and altitudes that mimic the Sierras up to 11,503 ft. Several wilderness area's preserves with limited access so that your experience is a golden one.
http://www.fs.usda.gov/angeles
http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/sbnf/home

There are a couple of must have trail guide books that cover the Angeles and San Bernardino, Trails of the Angeles and trails of the San Bernadino that also cover the PCT through these sections
http://www.amazon.com/Trails-Angeles-100-Hikes-Gabriels/dp/0899973779

There is also a great trail finder website with lots of suggested trips for this area
http://www.localhikes.com/MSA/MSA_4472.asp

Any detailed questions just email me

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Do girls in high school wear backpacks?

Ann

Ok, so I'm gonna be a freshman in high school and I was wondering if girls carry around backpacks or tote bags or just big purses? I got this backpack:
http://www.google.com/imgres?q=jansport+hellcat&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1152&bih=870&tbm=isch&tbnid=3dG5u68PSgSAYM:&imgrefurl=http://www.bizrate.com/backpacks/2586813277.html&docid=gysnRzPGY_31VM&itg=1&w=300&h=300&ei=XcpnTrq3CcPX0QHN4_jECw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=288&vpy=78&dur=1137&hovh=225&hovw=225&tx=144&ty=139&page=1&tbnh=139&tbnw=139&start=0&ndsp=30&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0
Would that be okay for school? I don't want to be called a nerd or anything. Thanks! :)

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That backpack is perfectly fine! having all your books in a big purse or tote can really suck sometimes, and can easily cause back and shoulder pain if your carrying around a lot of books. I've done everything from no bag, to totes, to backpacks. you can always take a break from your backpack if you know you don't need a lot of things that day, but a backpack is the way to go!
and brush off anyone that tries to make fun of you, what matters is that you're comfortable and you like what you have!
I'm a college Sr., and my backpack has a cartoon dragon on it :)

do kids in australian high schools use backpacks?

bill

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Girls in an all-girls high school use backpacks up to the end of year 10. Once senior years begin (11 & 12), handbags and huge, heavy folders seem to be used most often. Now this is just observation and experience from my school.

Some students however make use of their brains and stop worrying about image, and continue to use the comfortable backpack (which can't be too big)... this is also acceptable but sometimes makes people slighlty losery... depends on the bag.

Guys always use backpacks. And if they do decide to use folders, they'll probably plaster them in soft porn- LAME.

Hope that helps.

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I need the brown and orange down vest from the wake up commercial.?

AvatarMike

http://youtube.com/watch?v=q_G13P8NDQI&mode=related&search=
I need that vest, along with this life vest
http://youtube.com/watch?v=MonfGrOgg0o
thanks
i need a real answer, and i need one now thank you, but i need to vests, also some suspenders, but that different

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Sewing one yourself is the only viable option unless you can somehow find out, by calling, who made that commercial, and find someone who remembers who designed or purchased the outfits, and contact them and convince them to look it up for you for free, and then you'd just be plain lucky they didn't make those costumes themselves or that they're not really old from the company's own collection, and they're no longer made anymore. See, these costume people go to shops and buy clothes for commercials or movies, and then keep them in huge warehouses for years. Your only chance is that one of the 25 people who ever answer questions in the Camping section of Yahoo! Answers, takes the time to even watch the videos you linked to and recognizes those clothing items from a store or catalog, and those items are still available in your desired size. I watched the videos but I don't recognize them, so making your own is my advice. Advice I don't consider a "fake" answer because I sewed my own vest last fall. This one:
http://www.thru-hiker.com/minima_kit.html
And there are plenty of puffy vest patterns available and you can make it out of any material you can find. It really is the only way to get the clothing or other outdoor items, that you want. I had to make my own sleeping quilt and UL backpack too, because the kind I wanted wasn't available anywhere!

And in addition, saying you "need" these things, as if your life depended on it, and as if you're begging, is offensive, because begging is an immoral crime against others which demeans oneself. You're using guilt as a weapon to rob me of what I rightfully earned. In our family we never say "need' we earn what we "want".

make my own totes?

whatwhat

this summer i wont be able to go to camp or hang out with friends (my mom and dad have to work all summer so i won;t have a ride and they don;t like me to go place when they can;t drop everything to come get me if i need them, over protective i know) but anyways i thought i would try to make some totes so when schoo starts I will have cute unique fashionable totes :)

where can i get buttons and patches like on these bags? (i want to order online) ( and i am not going to copy this design i just like the patches/buttons)
http://www.journeys.com/catalog_detail.aspx?c=apparel&s=girls%2fHandbags&id=71400

also if i want to have a background like a pattern i buy from walmart or something how would i make that into a tote sturdy enough to hold my binder everyday? should i just sew it to a premade tote i get from a local draft store?

thanks :)

also i might sell them if they turn out well how would i go about that? (school maybe even ebay) like prices and stuff

thanks :)

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Make your own! (It's called applique:

http://www.nmia.com/~mgdesign/qor/begin/applique.htm
http://www.freeapplique.com/
(and many more sites... just google applique)

As far as making your own totes, sure, it's a fun (and potentially profitable venture). You might want to use something like cordura nylon (it's the stuff they make backpacks out of) for very durable totes. Sources:
http://www.specialtyoutdoors.com/tips/sources.asp

Excellent book on making all sorts of bags and totes, suitable for beginners: Nancy Restuccia's book, "Hold it!" (which you may have to get from the library). Joan Hawley (Lazy Girl Designs) has a number of other bag patterns that are cute and easy.
http://make-it-easy.com/index.html#mie_restuccia
http://www.lazygirldesigns.com/aboutus.php

Note that most sewing patterns are not licensed to make something for sale.... so you may be best off learning the methods and tricks of the trade from Hold it! and then designing your own patterns for stuff you'll sell.

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Camping near southwestern Pennsylvania?

Patrick

I live in Pittsburgh, PA, and some friends and I want to go camping over spring break (second week of March). Where are some places within 4 hours from Pittsburgh that offer free or cheap camping? We don't want a modern campsite with electricity or shelter, we really want to get in touch with nature. We want a camp site this is secluded and quiet and not near any noisy roads. All we want is a camp site that is a basic camp site that allows camping in mid-March.

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I've lived in Pittsburgh for more than 40 years and backpacked in the region for most of that time. Mountain Man's suggestion of Allegheny National Forest is good -- there are some nice trails up there including Minister Creek and the North Country Trail.

But for a more wilderness feel and natural beauty, I prefer heading south to the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia. It is a beautiful rugged area and less crowded since it is farther from major cities. In some places it almost feels like you are in Switzerland. You can pick up a hiking guide to the area at most local bookstores or outdoor shops (i am sure REI carries it). It takes about 4 hours to get to most of the trails from where I live, in the east suburbs of Pittsburgh. Here is a site that lists the trails with information on them.

http://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/mnf/recreation/hiking/?recid=6979&actid=51

The site is good for basic information but you should really have both a trail guide book and topo maps and know how to use them as many of the trails are hard to pick out without this information. We tried an early winter hike on the NOrth Country Trail some years ago right after it opened and ended up hiking in heavy snow. It turned out they had decided to use WHITE paint for the trail marking blazes and we could not see them with all the snow coating the tree trunks, We lost the trail and had to fan out and brush off the trunks until we found blazes! Be sure and tell somebody where you are going and when to expect you back. There will be few people on the trails then and the Forest Service tourist centers may still be closed so you will be on your own if you run into troubles. Don't count on cell phone coverage up there -- both regions have a lot of blank spots on the carrier maps,

My favortte backcountry trails there are Spruce Knob, Dolly Sods, Otter Creek, North Fork, Red Creek, the Roaring Plains and Cranberry Backcountry. I will warn you that this year in mid-March you are probably going to encounter snow in the higher elevations and shaded valleys both in West Virginia and north in the Allegheny Forest. If you do intend to hike in Monongahela, you might want to call the folks at the Gendarme shop at Seneca Rocks to find out what conditions are like before you go. The Gendarme is a nice little shop for climbing and outdoor gear (similar to Exkursion that unfortunately just closed here in Monroeville). You might need snow shoes or cross country skis if the snow is deep. Winter stays long up at those elevations. I have been on early Spring trips down there where we postholed through 3' deep mashed potatoes snow for miles -- quite exhausting.

Be sure if you go to either National Forest that you boil, filter or chemically treat any drinking water you find. Both areas are full of beaver which carry giardia, a nasty parasitic infection that will give you terrible diarrhea and cramps.

Anyway, you will probably have a great trip, just be prepared for a bit of winter.

Incidentally, Pittsburgh has an excellent outdoor club, the Explorer's Club of Pittsburgh. Their monthly meeting is tomorrow night if you are interested in checking them out. Great resource for hiking trips and they have both rental gear and a library of hiking guides. I've been a member since 1972,

http://www.pittecp,org

new camping spots needed?

rick46mpa

do u know of any around pittsburgh tri state

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What kind of camping? Car/RV based or primitive/tent based? And you say "new" but we don't know where you've already been?

If you are in search of tent camping within an hour or two of the 'Burgh, I like the Laurel Highlands Trail system, accessible off route 30 above Laughlintown (backpacking, a few shelters, cool overlooks) and the John P. Saylor Trail (out east off Route 22 at Windber). The JPS has several hiking/backpacking loops with some great tent camping spots including several near the road if you aren't up for carrying your kit a few miles. the Wolf Rocks section of the trail is fun for scrambling.

Also, check out Coopers Rocks in Northern West Virginia (due south on I79). There's a campground on the other side of the highway from the park (I'm blanking out on the name at the moment -- Chestnut Ridge?) with nice facilities including cabins for rent and a small lake. Cheat Lake is nearby for paddling and swimming and you can rock climb at the excellent cliffs at the Coopers Rocks overlook (provided you've got experience and the right gear.) Lots of cool hiking trails in the park too.

Pick up a DNR map of the PA state park system and you can find lots of nice areas -- it tells you what services and fees are at all the parks. Also ask at the local outfitters, like REI on the south side or Exkursion in Monroeville for recommendations and trail guides.

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Good GiveAway Things to Offer at a Christian youth group to attract kids?

Hyperion

What are some good gift ideas to bring teens to a youth group? Under $400 and need ideas for both boys and girls.

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teens need music, food and Competition
create a church softball league
have dances the first saturday night of each month at the dance have a raffle and give away $20.00 gift certificates for I Tunes or $10.00 gift certificates at Boston Market or Jamba Juice....
Buy backpacks and have the women of the church embroider the churches logo on the top of them and give them away.
have volley ball games round robin contest with the winners getting the I Tune gift certificates

Fun sewing/embrodery ideas? 10 points!?

Amanda

So I am going to be having no TV, computer, ect for a couple months (maybe longer) as a way of seeing what it would be like without them (and a personal challenge/experiment type thing).

I like to embroider sew things with my new singer sew machine (just sewed my dog a sweater/jacket for next winter (we go snowshoeing and yes he did get cold after 3 hours of hiking, so next winter he will have a sweater/jacket. Its not just to "dress" him up but to actually keep him warm). He also has boots so he doesn't get "snow ball feet" and make me stop to get the ice and snow out every 15 minutes.

I also made my own curtains and am planning to make some embroidered throw pillows.

Any other fun ideas that are practical or useful to make? I am moving into my first apartment soon too so any "around the house" type ideas?

I'm not a girly-girl, more so a tom-boy if that gives you an idea into things I would like or find fun to make. I love animals, outdoors, hiking, biking, reading, drawing, playing with my dog or teaching him new tricks and im an organize/clean freak!

Links are appreciated!

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How about trying your hand at Bean Bags for your new apartment? Make it any shape you like [eg. add a dog's/animal's head on top] in any fabric of your choice :-)
http://www.google.co.in/search?hl=en&client=opera&hs=iAN&rls=en&q=how+to+make+bean+bags&aq=f&aqi=g7&aql=&oq=

Or cylindrical cushions - these are a bit more masculine/tomboyish :-)
http://www.google.co.in/search?hl=en&client=opera&hs=OAN&rls=en&q=cylindrical+cushions&aq=f&aqi=g1&aql=&oq=

You could create a patchwork or embroidered wall hanging eg. of your dog, or any other animal or design you like. If you make more than one, they can can be framed & hung/displayed as a set.

Or you could take photographs & create sewn & embroidered frames for them. I'm sure that would be quite unique or pretty uncommon !

Since you enjoy reading, you may have a collection of books with bookends to hold them vertical? If these are simple, you could make embroidered jackets for the same, color-coordinated to your home.

Besides quilt, you can sew & embroider your own bedsheets, etc. to make a wonderful linen set.

Add some embroidery to your towels.

Make hot pads, aprons, napkins, table mats, etc. Choose colors & designs that suit your tastes.

You can also add some curtain decorations to your curtains, as well as drawstrings, or curtain rings, etc.

A summer jacket for yourself ?
Some nips & tears & embroidery to your jeans?
Oh, your very own sewn & embroidered or quilted Backpack would be a great addition to your hiking trips :-)
Since you enjoy drawing, you could do some Fabric Painting on any of the items you've made. Or a combination of painting & embroidery [I did that once for one of my bedsheets - filled the pattern with light colors & only embroidered the outlines. It was a very quick project & one that still gets compliments;-)]]

Hope some of these inspire too
Have fun :-))

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