What time do you folks get up !!
I second Todds sentiments. It can be done this time of year with the use of water to cool the body.
If you are feeling hooked on backpacking then you probably are and will stay that way!
Might look into a filter?? Katahdyn has a new one that is a lot faster than my MSR mini works. They also have the pills at academy for purifying water. they say they are tastless but I don't know cause I filter
I made the mistake of getting the wife involved in hiking so have not had the solo trips as of late. I can't go without her wanting to join :confused:
Oh, I guess I can live with it
But do miss the solo's.
Hiking with a dog could be fun. I don't have a dog but do have a rooster and 15 chickens :idea: Hmmm, could find the snakes
Good luck New-to it and check out backpacker.com as well for gear info.
PS. the system told me I used to many emoticons? The part with the wife is supposed to be a joke.
Just in case she reads it