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Posted on 6/14/15 at 8:52 pm to GoldenDawg
Posted on 6/14/15 at 8:52 pm to GoldenDawg
What's the rule about pistols on national park land?
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Posted on 6/14/15 at 8:53 pm to GoldenDawg
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The last pillow I bought and took with me was a thermarest stuff pillow and as far as I am concerned it was/is a POS. Waste of space.
This is the one I have pillow. If you move a lot in your sleep it can be a pain if you aren't using a mummy bag. I basically put the pillow inside the top of my bag to keep it from wandering off (I don't sit still in my sleep). I have a friend who put some velcro on it and the sleeping pad to keep it from sliding away. It's not perfect like your pillow at home, but a million times better than laying on the ground.
Posted on 6/14/15 at 8:54 pm to deeprig9
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What's the rule about pistols on national park land?
The rule is that we can carry whatever the frick gun we want.
Okay, with the normal exceptions. But as long as you have a valid conceal carry permit, you're good.
This post was edited on 6/14/15 at 8:55 pm
Posted on 6/14/15 at 8:56 pm to GoldenDawg
I had heard different, depending on seasons, national park vs state park vs WMA, permit or no permit, conceal or open, etc.
You apparently don't GAF but just wondering if you knew what the actual laws were.
You apparently don't GAF but just wondering if you knew what the actual laws were.
Posted on 6/14/15 at 8:56 pm to deeprig9
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What's the rule about pistols on national park land?
In the smokies you can't carry anything bigger than a .22 without a CC permit. Not sure about other parks. With that said, I've hiked several parks and every group I run into to has someone packing a big caliber handgun.
If you keep it concealed and aren't waving it around like an asshat for no reason, I can't imagine anyone outside of the NE or left coast giving a damn.
This post was edited on 6/14/15 at 8:59 pm
Posted on 6/14/15 at 8:59 pm to SamuelClemens
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Awesome. We've done GA and NC parts, VA is next
I've done some sections of the AT in the Shenandoah. Even managed to con the wife into doing a 4 miler out and back section. She enjoyed it, but definitely does not want to spend the night out there.
Posted on 6/14/15 at 9:01 pm to deeprig9
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You apparently don't GAF but just wondering if you knew what the actual laws were.
I actually do GAF and know what the laws are. National parks allow conceal carry if you have a valid CC license. Sorry if I didn't make that clear earlier.
This post was edited on 6/14/15 at 9:02 pm
Posted on 6/14/15 at 9:05 pm to GoldenDawg
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Even managed to con the wife into doing a 4 miler out and back section. She enjoyed it, but definitely does not want to spend the night out there.
I'm easing the wife into it. We've done a few day hikes locally (south MS) on the Black Creek Trail. Don't think she's ready for the rigors of a long hike, but she loves camping and doesn't mind roughing it. I just don't won't to bite off too much and ruin it for her and she never want to go again.
Posted on 6/14/15 at 9:08 pm to TideJoe
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I'm easing the wife into it. We've done a few day hikes locally (south MS) on the Black Creek Trail. Don't think she's ready for the rigors of a long hike, but she loves camping and doesn't mind roughing it. I just don't won't to bite off too much and ruin it for her and she never want to go again.
My wife hates camping and we've had a very happy marriage with me never once taking her camping, let alone backpacking. This has worked out just fine as we have 3 sons so I take them into the wild while my wife goes shopping with my sister or something. For the overnighter tomorrow, she's dropping me off while she goes shopping with her sister. The following week when I leave for the extended trip, she's heading to Boston with my sister. Works out for us both.
We do go on walks together about every day. But she leaves the camping/backpacking to me and I am fine with that.
Posted on 6/14/15 at 9:17 pm to GoldenDawg
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We do go on walks together about every day. But she leaves the camping/backpacking to me and I am fine with that.
You do what works. We do a lot of car camping with the boys (I have 2) and a canoe camping trip every once in a while. She's happy with that and I won't push her into backpacking if it isn't for her. I've just been testing it to see if she can handle the physical abuse. My 9 year old has done a 20 mile hike with me and performed like a champ (with 18 pounds on his back). Still a few years away for my youngest to get on the trail with a pack.
Posted on 6/14/15 at 9:21 pm to TideJoe
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You do what works. We do a lot of car camping with the boys (I have 2) and a canoe camping trip every once in a while. She's happy with that and I won't push her into backpacking if it isn't for her. I've just been testing it to see if she can handle the physical abuse. My 9 year old has done a 20 mile hike with me and performed like a champ (with 18 pounds on his back). Still a few years away for my youngest to get on the trail with a pack.
Yep. My wife abhors all camping because of multiple horrible experiences as a child. Fair enough.
I started backpacking at the age of 5 and loved it. Started all of my sons at around the same age, was very careful about the first few trips I took them out on so they wouldn't become death marches, and they really enjoyed it. So we do our thing, and she does hers and everyone is happy.
And it sounds like your 9 year old has a great start.
Posted on 6/14/15 at 9:30 pm to GoldenDawg
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I started backpacking at the age of 5 and loved it. Started all of my sons at around the same age, was very careful about the first few trips I took them out on so they wouldn't become death marches, and they really enjoyed it. So we do our thing, and she does hers and everyone is happy.
And it sounds like your 9 year old has a great start.
That's awesome. Getting your kids outside to enjoy the outdoors is what it's all about. Good luck on your trip and keep those boys on the trail.
Posted on 6/14/15 at 9:32 pm to GoldenDawg
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being totally disconnected from civilization for a few days.
Good luck and stay safe. I don't have the bug but admire the hobby
Posted on 6/14/15 at 9:33 pm to GoldenDawg
Go strapped if you can. Can be some shady characters in the mountains, and I ain't just talkin Deliverance. Meredith Emerson shite.
This post was edited on 6/14/15 at 9:39 pm
Posted on 6/14/15 at 9:37 pm to TideJoe
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That's awesome. Getting your kids outside to enjoy the outdoors is what it's all about. Good luck on your trip and keep those boys on the trail.
Well my 'boys' are all out on their own now. My eldest lives in Va. Beach, my middle kid in the mountains of W. Carolina (where he does a lot of backpacking with his wife, who is getting a doctorate in physical therapy at W. Carolina University) and my youngest is a Navy Corpsman stationed at Camp Lejeune. All still very active and healthy.
So it's very much worth the effort you put into it, and keep it up. You won't regret the time you spend with them, especially the time in the outdoors.
Posted on 6/14/15 at 11:14 pm to Swoopin
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Go strapped if you can. Can be some shady characters in the mountains, and I ain't just talkin Deliverance. Meredith Emerson shite.
That Hilton creep ruined the innocence of hiking the AT for a lot of folks. When he killed Meredith Emerson, hikers put up a makeshift memorial at the spot where he captured her. I added a rock in her memory.
Hardly anyone I knew carried a gun until that bastard committed that awful crime. I hope Florida gives Meredith and his other victims justice soon.
Posted on 6/15/15 at 9:05 am to GoldenDawg
Good luck.
My nephew and a girlfriend hiked the entire thing from Maine to Georgia about 15 years ago. Took them 6 months and did it all in one stretch.
My nephew and a girlfriend hiked the entire thing from Maine to Georgia about 15 years ago. Took them 6 months and did it all in one stretch.
Posted on 6/15/15 at 9:06 am to Old Sarge
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I'm burning with jealousy, have fun!
Thats probably an STD. Get it checked.
Posted on 6/17/15 at 10:15 pm to GoldenDawg
Just got back from my 11 mile overnighter on the Appalachian Trail where I tested some new gear to take on the 40 mile trip next Monday. Here's my set up at Slaughter Gap (GA). We had one bear visit us that night, but he just strolled on by our camp to take a shot at our food bag we had hanging up about 100' away. After about 5 unsuccessful minutes trying to get at our food bag, it gave up and left us alone for the rest of the night.
Posted on 6/18/15 at 8:13 am to GoldenDawg
Awesome, I'm packed up and heading to yellowstone today 
But I'm staying in the lodge
But I'm staying in the lodge
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