Category Archives: Hiking

Marmot Precip Rain Jacket Review

I bought a Marmot Precip after my first Bearwaller Gap hike (Jan 07), and before my GSMNP Hike (Feb 07.)  It’s time to make a few comments about it.LIKES:  I like the fit, I like the pit zips.  I like … Continue reading

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GoLite Lair 2 Tarp

OK, I finally did it. I bought a tarp off craigslist. It arrived this week, and I’m gonna write a review of it. Initial thoughts after backyard testing: SilNylon is not as delicate as I had imagined.  And the Golite … Continue reading

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GSMNP Feb 2007 Winter Hike!

OK, I had one overnight backpacking trip under my belt to Bearwaller Gap where it rained the second day while the temerature was in the low 30’s.  I needed something more difficult if I were to top that trip!  Why not … Continue reading

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Overnight Backpacking Bearwaller Gap

Quick review of overnight hiking Bearwaller Gap on January 20 and 21.  This was my first overnight hiking trip, and I learned a lot. Bearwaller Gap trail is a 4-mile trip to the campground, with a spur hike to Tater … Continue reading

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