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I’m all for cheap, lightweight and easy to replace, so the dishwasher and microwave safe plastic dinnerware from Target and Walmart are my favorites. Each piece was about 75 cents. I’ve added a couple of metal bowls ($1 each) and 3 sets of eating utensils (25 cents each piece) from Goodwill. My...

I’d prefer to use a 600mm lens with a tripod. Bet you’ll get some great shots! I may step up to that level one day. The picture below is with the 400mm. The details are super sharp, good glass is worth the $$$.

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...

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...

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…

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...

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…

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...

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...

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…

We don’t need no stinkin’ rules!!

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...

New Mexico…

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

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!