Posts by Shan-x
Just for reference: in thru-hiking terminology, dry camping is camping far from any water source. It basically means that you have to carry all the water you'll need for the evening and the next da...
Thansk to Sue's comment and using this answer: Check this link out: FREE topographic maps and research tools. I've found this online map: It's not perfect (the names are only in japane...
I plan to go hiking in Hokkaido next spring. I'd like to hike two weeks and to keep away from the cities during this time. I'd like to visit Daisetsuzan Park and Shiretoko Park. I've read about Da...
As said by Charlie Brumbaugh, the easiest solution is probably using a GPS system. My prefered solution would be to make little cairns using rocks and/or wood. It is far more discret and not pollu...
As already said, tent are not made to protect from the cold. Even expedition tents are created to protect from the wind or the snow, but not to keep warmth (well, a little, but not mainly). For exe...
I did the CDT this year (5 months, 2700mi, NoBo). In this answer, I will focus on budget while on trail (not budget to buy gear or transport to get on trail). General advices (some answering to pa...
