Timothy Strimple‭

The problem with the rechargeable lighters like Zippos is they tend to evaporate their fuel quite quickly. They can make starting fires very easy, but always take a backup (or two, or three :D) met...

posted 13y ago by Timothy Strimple‭

Absolutely not! Fire is the obvious risk, but carbon monoxide poisoning should be taken seriously as well. If the weather is bad, at the very least cook under the vestibule with maximum ventilation...

posted 13y ago by Timothy Strimple‭  ·  last activity 13y ago by System‭

Depending on the type of pain, this may be plantar fasciitis. If it's more of a burning, that developed slowly and started to get worse while hiking, it may be a hot spot which you should take care...

posted 13y ago by Timothy Strimple‭

I have two sets of shoes that I wear while hiking. My favorite by far are my light weight trail running shoes. I have worn them on 9 mile hikes without any break-in, and went blister free. From a c...

3 answers  ·  posted 13y ago by Timothy Strimple‭  ·  last activity 13y ago by System‭

There really isn't much reason to use an external frame backpack, especially if you're looking at modern backpacks. In almost every case, the internal frame is going to be the better option. Intern...

posted 13y ago by Timothy Strimple‭

So if you're completely out of your expected element, have no emergency blanket or shelter, then there are a few options to provide some additional protection from the cold. Get out of the wind. ...

posted 13y ago by Timothy Strimple‭  ·  last activity 11y ago by System‭

To me it's one of those sounds that can be soothing initially, but start to grate on you after hearing it for hours. You could try ear plugs. I don't wear them because I like being able to hear my ...

posted 13y ago by Timothy Strimple‭  ·  last activity 12y ago by System‭

You can get a rough estimate from using an online calorie estimation website. Make sure to use one that accepts weight as a variable, and add your pack weight to your body weight. I am a large guy,...

posted 13y ago by Timothy Strimple‭

If you don't mind the extra weight, I would say definitely go for it. It helps to protect your tent, and $40 spent to protect a $300 to $400 item is well worth it in my experience. It reduces the c...

posted 13y ago by Timothy Strimple‭  ·  last activity 13y ago by System‭

The best way to learn would be in a class, with a professional in a controlled environment! The process is very difficult to describe in text. This is one of the best videos I have found describing...

posted 13y ago by Timothy Strimple‭

This is one of the reasons I always hike with at least one extra pair of socks and tend to wear shoes that shed water quickly as opposed to being water proof. If you're in a consistently wet enviro...

posted 13y ago by Timothy Strimple‭

Laws vary greatly by region, and are subject to being changed at any time. That being said, there are a few sites I used when looking up the knife laws in California. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...

posted 13y ago by Timothy Strimple‭

I have not seen information regarding trails specifically from a running perspective, but there are a number of sites with information on hiking trails. Most trails suitable for hiking can also be ...

posted 13y ago by Timothy Strimple‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

Bring a wilderness first aid guide! Even if you have training, it could save your life if you're the one injured and someone else is trying to take care of you with your own kit. Here is a list of...

posted 13y ago by Timothy Strimple‭  ·  last activity 13y ago by System‭

It does not necessarily reflect poorly made poles. If you have used the poles for a while without problems and you're just recently having problems, they likely need to be cleaned. I would start b...

posted 13y ago by Timothy Strimple‭