Jim
Assuming the underprivileged minorities from Chicago are US citizens, their entrance fee will remain the same. Only non-citizens are seeing a fee increase.

@chumley
This is almost perfect and I love it.

@TooOld2Hike_EP If you like it, then go for it, but I would not consider removing insoles from most, or any, shoes to be desirable. Socks aren’t going to give much arch support, or protect from feeling rocks underfoot. I’d also like to see a pic of standard Salomon insoles that are 3/8” thick. I’ve...

Your shoes are too small if a liner and medium cushion sock feels tight. Go up a half size. I wouldn’t hike more than a mile without a decent insole.

@DixieFlyer
I put KO3s on one of my trucks in May. They seem to be fine. Better handling on wet surfaces. Pricey. My jeep and other truck still have the KO2s, but I’ll switch to KO3 when they are due for new tires. I’ll do the same for my daughter’s truck.

@chumley
I’m also surprised Big 5 has managed to survive. They’re junky, and don’t have a great selection of anything. It does seem like their stores in smaller cities tend to have more foot traffic than the more urban locations.

@xsproutx
A lot of people buy guns pretty regularly, more than one or two a year, and not from hokey big box outdoor retailers. They’re just not advertising their purchases.

What happened to the old rule of timberline typically being where the average temp during the two warmest months of the year drops below 55 F ? If a region gets warmer, timberline gets higher.

I can always tell when another school year has begun, because Lee’s naturally sunny disposition really shines.

Purely my opinion, but RouteScout seems to record more accurate tracks than InReach (or any Garmin device), and I greatly prefer RouteScout for tracking and maps. Assuming you’re talking about an InReach mini, it’s a pretty small screen when you’re trying to navigate. However, the biggest factor for...

***claimed*** Garmin InReach Mini — Free to anyone who wants it. It is outside of the recommended battery life, but I have not noticed any degradation of the battery. It still seems to hold a charge for the same length of time as when it was new. Works perfectly. Obviously needs a subscription to us...

I have a bunch of pairs of Darn Tough socks, but stopped buying them several years ago when I noticed their quality was starting to decline. I switched to CloudLine socks at least 5-6 years ago, and have been very happy with the quality. Wool, USA made, durable, comfortable. I think they also have a...

Just wear whatever YOU like, and don’t waste time worrying anout what other other hikers are wearing. Wardrobe choices are not worth more than a few minutes of thought, beyond that, you are wasting time. If you shred a shirt, of any kind, on thorns or catclaw, just throw it away and buy a new one. N...

I’ve not seen a single speck of green on SoMo.

On the bright side, no weeds in my yard this year. I was thinking all the diesel I spray around was finally having an effect but maybe it’s just climate change.

@azbackpackr The pair I ordered arrived last night. They seem to have the same boot cut/shape as the regular X Ultra 4, which has a lot more toe space than the 3 had. The only real difference seems to be the tread pattern. I’m hoping they are better on wet rock, because the standard 4 does not have...

Has anyone tried this newest variation of the Salomon X-Ultra series? They are intriguing, but was hoping to hear real feedback before I shell out $220

https://www.salomon.com/en-us/shop/cata ... A%20ALPINE

@LosDosSloFolks The CA airports and Chicago have had the slowest process, but I’ve never had any issues, just more time consuming than usual. Anchorage had the fastest, and Springdale AR was pretty fast too. I’ve not run into problems at any airport, although I do wish they were all more uniform in...

@Pivo
You should always do what you’re comfortable with, as will I.

I’ve declared firearms at plenty of different airports across the country, including a few in CA, never had any issues there and it was never a big deal.

@Pivo Broadly speaking, as there are a bunch of exceptions, in CA, you can open carry at your campsite. In unincorporated areas. And in areas of Natl Forest & BLM land where shooting is not probibited. Plus you can always carry anywhere you want as long as you don’t get caught. As far as I’m co...

If you’re gonna hike on the southern border, you should probably carry a firearm…