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  1. ZombieCat

    Do you "pack light" or heavy?

    PStyle: 0.8 ounces Happy Bottom Bidet: 8 ounces Kula cloth: 0.4 ounces Total additional weight: 9.2 ounces
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    Do you "pack light" or heavy?

    Now that I’ve stopped laughing… 1. To begin, I AM a woman. I usually attempt to make my travel companions of either sex comfortable, up to a point. 2. If a travel companion isn’t realistic about or comfortable with the conditions of the trip, they can stay home. 3. Not true. I used to travel...
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    Do you "pack light" or heavy?

    LOL to all the fellas blaming their wives for packing heavy…kinda like blaming the dog when you let one rip… I’m in the medium to light packing category for the length of my trips (1-3 months). No folding tables, skottles or cute lighting, but a variety of utilitarian clothing to cover the...
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    Utah and Arizona, with a stopover in Arkansas, are on the books for spring. Yay for adventure!

    Utah and Arizona, with a stopover in Arkansas, are on the books for spring. Yay for adventure!
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    Can we now just go back to just calling it “car camping”?

    Well, as to the rain jacket situation…yes and no. My $99 Marmot Precip basic rain jacket has served me well for most rainy days. But this spring in the Rockies, as cold rain and marble-sized hail poured down on me while hiking, I was thankful to have the far sturdier and significantly more...
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    A couple of Campsite cooking Hacks

    For spices, I save the small, 2” high plastic containers that many spices come packaged in for use when traveling. You can purchase similar containers on Amazon. Look for multi purpose spice mixes, such as Kinder’s No Salt Garlic and Herb, to use in various dishes. As much of my travel is...
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    How to be an Overlander

    OMG! Almost spit out my chili! Thanks for the laugh.
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    Song that will getcha down the road!

    Each year, I usually have one album that defines my state of mind for that point in time, which I play on an endless loop. This usually drives any travel companions crazy (or maybe it’s just my off key singing?). 2023 - Caamp “By and By” 2022 - Charles Wesley Godwin “How the Mighty Fall” 2021 -...
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    Overlanding with bears?

    Black bears are no joke, either… https://www.nj.com/passaic-county/2014/11/hiker_snapped_pictures_of_bear_before_fatal_attack_in_west_milford.html https://amp.sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article276616681.html...
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    Back at home after 87 nights of camping, 11,770 miles driven, 2000+ photos taken, countless...

    Back at home after 87 nights of camping, 11,770 miles driven, 2000+ photos taken, countless miles hiked and one pair of hiking shoes destroyed. Time to plan the next adventure!
  11. ZombieCat

    Where do you put your dishwater?

    When bears are not an issue, gray water is dispersed onto the ground outside of camp, so as not to attract rodents or insects. When in campgrounds, I follow the protocol, particularly in grizzly country. Boondocking in grizzly or other bear heavy locations, I dump onto the ground, but much...
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    Cross-country trip planning software

    Google Maps works just fine and is free. I’m nearing the end of my 5th cross country trip - this one is nearly 3 months long - and I’ve used Google Maps to plan each one. Input your destination to see the route and overall mileage. Decide how many miles you want to drive each day. Do you want...
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    So long, California! Back in Nevada and slowly moving east…

    So long, California! Back in Nevada and slowly moving east…
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    Last few days in the Eastern Sierra Nevada area. Days are shorter, mornings cooler and the...

    Last few days in the Eastern Sierra Nevada area. Days are shorter, mornings cooler and the mosquitoes (thankfully!) are less vicious.
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    Overlanding with bears?

    Except that’s not how it works… Bears, particularly grizzlies, are apex predators and will take food from a weaker opponent - other bears, wolves, coyotes and yes, humans. I’m no match for a hungry, grumpy 800 lbs grizzly with 3” claws. Keeping food properly stored, as @MMc states, will prevent...
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    The sun is back in California, snow still lingering around 10K feet, and the hiking superb...

    The sun is back in California, snow still lingering around 10K feet, and the hiking superb. Scrambled up to the rim of 20 Lakes Basin, thru the notch and to the overlook of McCabe Lake. WOW!
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    Enduring the rain from Hurricane Hilary today and tomorrow. Filling the time with errands...

    Enduring the rain from Hurricane Hilary today and tomorrow. Filling the time with errands, reading, sleeping, etc., the non-Instagram worthy stuff!
  18. ZombieCat

    Yosemite trip

    Did you make it to the the east side of the mountains? Far less crowded and so many places to explore. I’ve been here a little over a week and plan to hang around into September. The weather has been great!
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    California is beautiful this year - still so much snow at 10K feet, hiking is great!

    California is beautiful this year - still so much snow at 10K feet, hiking is great!
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    Camp Photos!

    Regular campground, but you can’t beat the view!
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