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  1. ZombieCat

    Battery Creep. Humor, depression and success.

    That’s a sweet lens! The heaviest I’ll hike with is my 100-400mm. I have an SLR, making that combo about 5.5 lbs. Add a wide angle for landscapes, field cleaning kit, spare batteries, filters, water, food, small med kit, clothing, yadda, yadda - and my day pack pushes 20 lbs. Oh, the price we...
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    Battery Creep. Humor, depression and success.

    If you have a DSLR camera and use extendable zoom lenses, particularly heavy ones, the mechanics holding the lens in place can loosen. This results in the lens extending/opening while you’re carrying the assembled camera unit. It’s annoying because the whole thing lengthens, becoming cumbersome...
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    US East Northern VA / MD Monthly Meetups

    Yep, same here, I’m in Maryland. I’d be happy to attend when I’m not on the road. We used to have a DMV thread…
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    Poll: I approach trip planning by...

    Mid-July, so no issues with the GTTSR, although maybe a few cool nights and random snowflakes. We’ll be bringing microspikes for higher elevation hiking. As we visited the western and central areas of the park in 2020, we plan to concentrate on the eastern region this trip. This will be my 4th...
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    Battery Creep. Humor, depression and success.

    A humorous and educational journey with a happy ending. Snowflake washers saved the day! Thank you for the laughs. Now if you have an issue with camera lens creep, that I can remedy…
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    Poll: I approach trip planning by...

    As many have stated, it depends on the trip - where, how long, what vehicle(s) I’m taking and what I plan to do. First I decide what the trip is about - exploring, culture, hiking, backpacking, photography, visiting friends or some combination thereof. That leads to the location(s), length...
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    Experience with Butler Bags?

    I’m not familiar with Butler Bags, but I’ve owned several bags/quilts for camping and backpacking. It depends on how you plan to use the bag and your expectations. Butler’s all season bag, at $525, weighs 22 lbs. That’s pretty hefty, considering my 10 degree down quilt weighs less than 2 lbs...
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    Two weeks ‘til departure for the 2022 Junetastic Jam adventure. Taking The Roadrunner (trailer)...

    Two weeks ‘til departure for the 2022 Junetastic Jam adventure. Taking The Roadrunner (trailer) and Pika Ed will navigate from the dash as usual. Stay tuned…
  9. ZombieCat

    Sticker Rules

    We don’t need no stinkin’ rules!!
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    US Rocky Mountain Camping, hiking and a couple trails in the San Juan area

    Hey y’all, I’ll be in Colorado during roughly the same time. I arrive in RMNP on June 16, then circle west, south and then back north to Ridgway before leaving the state on July 7. I won’t be attending June Jam, as I finalized my itinerary before it was posted. I’ll keep your event on my radar...
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    Show me a Road Sign.....really any sign...

    New Mexico…
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    4Runners FTW

    2016 Trail…also known as Miss Liberty, the Gas Guzzling Wench of the Wastelands…but I luv her anyway!
  13. ZombieCat

    June Trip, Grand Canyon -> Zion -> Arches

    It’s out past Fisher Towers. I think it’s BLM land? Not sure about permits, check the website or call the Moab District office. We didn’t need a permit for Shafer Canyon in December, but it was mostly deserted. June will be busy.
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    June Trip, Grand Canyon -> Zion -> Arches

    That’s beautiful country. Here’s a bit of info and opinion: Grand Canyon - DeMotte is an excellent campground, but pretty small, so reservations are hard to come by in summer. There’s dispersed camping in Kaibab National Forest and a general store/gas station on the main road near DeMotte...
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    First time visiting MOAB - Help!

    Shafer Canyon Trail is a bit scary but SO fun - do it! I don’t think you’d want to camp in the middle of Shafer (it’s a one lane dirt trail cut into the side of a 1500 foot sandstone cliff), but at the bottom there’s dispersed camping along Potash Road. I recall a spot above the River that was...
  16. ZombieCat

    How much to spend on a Overlander?

    How much to spend? First, determine what you plan to do with your rig. I’m primarily a hiker, so I modified my 4Runner to allow me to reach areas where I want hike. That meant a lift, larger/more aggressive tires, and rock sliders. This also allows me to explore somewhat remote tracks, thereby...
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    Weekend in northern WV/Virginia Advice

    If you’re in the area, stop by Harpers Ferry, WV. Very picturesque and historically significant! I’d you’re so inclined, take the hike up to Maryland Heights for an amazing view of the town and confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. In my opinion, it’s one of the best views in...
  18. ZombieCat

    These National Parks Will Require Reservations in 2022

    Thank you for the update on the Jackson Airport; I should have included that in my post. I’m watching the updates for both Yellowstone and Grand Teton, as I’ll be visiting both in June, then heading to Colorado for a few weeks. C’mon over for a hike or just to visit!
  19. ZombieCat

    Overland Related Recreation

    Another solo traveler here…I’ve crossed the U.S., backpacked into the wilderness, day hiked difficult trails, rock scrambled and bushwhacked, almost always by myself. I enjoy the freedom to do as I wish - explore, observe wildlife, take photographs, hike, nap, read, chill, ponder the mysteries...
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    These National Parks Will Require Reservations in 2022

    I agree with many of the sentiments expressed in this thread. The ticketed entry system is a pain, but having endured the crowds and traffic jams last summer at Yellowstone, I kinda understand. Same with first come, first served campsites. In 2018, I was staying for a week at a very popular...
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