MarkE‭

I'll be camping in Scandinavia during the winter, but I can't find any 1-person 4-season tents on REI or similar sites. Do these things exist? Could it be that I can't find them because it's highl...

1 answer  ·  posted 11y ago by MarkE‭  ·  last activity 11y ago by System‭

There are a few questions regarding safety of water purification, one regarding expiration date, another regarding iodine, but I know that there are more than one types of water purficiation tablet...

5 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by MarkE‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

I'll be backpacking Europe in the winter (snow and rain) and parts of my trip will be outdoors, such as hiking in Dolomites, Italy. For purposes of packing light and risk of losing expensive gear, ...

5 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by MarkE‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

I have trekking poles that I need to store in my back pack for air travel. However, the manual says for long term storage -- in my case, possibly days to a few weeks before I need to use them -- th...

1 answer  ·  posted 11y ago by MarkE‭  ·  last activity 11y ago by System‭

I would like to hike part of the Alps that go from France to Slovenia, but I'm not sure what type of equipment I'll need. I'm wondering if I need to bring crampons; I have Icetrekkers (Diamond Grip...

2 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by MarkE‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

I've researched extensively and yet I'm still not sure what to do for rainy/freezing temperatures. If I don't want to bring a beanie, how do I apply the layering principle to my head? Is it enough...

2 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by MarkE‭  ·  last activity 11y ago by System‭

For rainy/snowy conditions, which layer, besides the hard shell, should have be hooded? There will be times that I will be hiking for long durations, but for the most part, there are little to no a...

1 answer  ·  posted 11y ago by MarkE‭  ·  last activity 11y ago by System‭

From my experience, I've only ever used hard shells simply because I've always thought they were made for more treacherous weather. However, I recently saw a video by Patagonia that claimed soft sh...

2 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by MarkE‭  ·  last activity 11y ago by System‭

On flat shoes, like the Merrell Proterra's, is it possible to use gaiters (for snow)?

3 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by MarkE‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

There are one or two other posts on cookware, which covers those made of titanium, but this post is in regards to its interactions with the human body. I haven't been able to find any academic/peer...

2 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by MarkE‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

This is what backpacks like the Osprey Atmos were designed for. They're slightly elevated/separated from the users back so that ventilation can improve. However, these sorts of backpacks (not just ...

posted 11y ago by MarkE‭

While planning my trip, I was looking at some trails. They all say x amount of hours, but I didn't know if that was to the peak or if that was back and forth. What is the general rule?

2 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by MarkE‭  ·  last activity 11y ago by System‭

I'm debating between carrying a larger water bottle and a smaller one. A larger one means I'll have to stop less to filter water, but it means I'll be carrying more, at least for a period of time. ...

8 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by MarkE‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

Do any of the Scafell Pike ascents cross rivers/lakes? I want to hike Scafell Pike, but I don't want to be looking at rocks the whole time. I'd prefer to lake or stream/river scenery. Does anyone k...

1 answer  ·  posted 11y ago by MarkE‭  ·  last activity 11y ago by System‭

I'll be "backpacking" -- to imply traveling from country to country, but also hiking and camping in the backcountry -- various parts of Europe in winter for 3 months. I've camped and hiked before,...

1 answer  ·  posted 11y ago by MarkE‭  ·  last activity 11y ago by System‭