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    Dd you need GPS for camping?

    No. People have gone camping for years without one. If you do take one, they can be a valuable tool if the device is programmed ahead of time and you know how to use it. An unprogrammed GPS will simply tell you where you are, but without a map and a sense of direction, it is a useless piece of...
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    Electrical Problems w/ 2003 Chevy Tracker?

    Yesterday the "Battery" and "Air Bag" lights stayed on and flickered (not a steady blink) for a minute after I started the car. I drove 10 minutes to work, but the lights were off after a few minutes. 8 hours later the car started up with no problems. I drove 10 minutes to the drug store. When I...
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    Radios and Cell Phones while camping, climbing, kayaking...etc.?

    Does 24-7 connectivity and communication make up for a person's lack of fundamental outdoor skills? If you couldn't get a cell signal or didn't have a radio, what would you do in the event of an emergency? Would you go into the wilderness anyway?
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    We are having a Cross Country bonding camp out this weekend, and I need meal...

    Last week, 5 miles into the woods, with no refrigeration or cooler I made the following things in one pot. Day 1: Spaghetti and mushroom marinara sauce with parmesan cheese. Sauce came in a pouch. Boiled the pasta and added the sauce after I strained the water. Put it on simmer and stirred it...
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    Has anyone been hiking in the ADK High Peaks in the last week or so?

    Heading North in a couple days. Trail reports still say snow may be on the High Peaks and below 3000' on north and east facing trails. Just wondering if I'm gonna need the snowshoes? Climbing Marcy from the south after hitting the ADK Range from Lower Wolf Jaw through Haystack and Skylight. Thanks!
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    Has anyone been hiking in the ADK High Peaks in the last week or so?

    Heading North in a couple days. Trail reports still say snow may be on the High Peaks and below 3000' on north and east facing trails. Just wondering if I'm gonna need the snowshoes? Climbing Marcy from the south after hitting the ADK Range from Lower Wolf Jaw through Haystack and Skylight. Thanks!
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    Has anyone been hiking in the ADK High Peaks in the last week or so?

    Heading North in a couple days. Trail reports still say snow may be on the High Peaks and below 3000' on north and east facing trails. Just wondering if I'm gonna need the snowshoes? Climbing Marcy from the south after hitting the ADK Range from Lower Wolf Jaw through Haystack and Skylight. Thanks!
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