Oregon Hikers

Like I said, I've used raised edge tarps successfully even though rain blows in and wind blows tarp around But, try it yourself and see what works for you. Knowing about those weaknesses may help - know where the winds coming from, avoid the worst weather,... maybe don't beat your head against wall...

I've tried various tarp with raised edges configurations in the winter. It's too difficult to avoid wind blowing the rain in. The wind blows it around. But I did many nights successfully I will take your word for it. It looks like the tarp might be a good emergency bivy in winter... but not somethi...

You can peg a hex tarp flat on one corner into the wind, forming an emergency storm shelter. However, what you're really looking for is a tarp with doors . Wintertime hammockers frequently have these. Example: https://hammockgear.com/dyneema-fiber-standard-tarp-with-doors/ Amusing video of Shug ham...

Several times, in all seasons, I've ended up moving in the middle of the night or just letting the tarp fall down and setting it aside and because the soil (Mt Hood moon dust, etc) was too loose for anchors. I've never actually tarped overnight during a snow storm with a tarp that didn't go all the...

Anyone use a simple tarp as an overnight shelter in winter? ....specifically in windy conditions? I have one as an emergency item, but seems like if you cant pitch it in the best angle from the wind it wouldn't work so well. https://nextadventure.net/media/catalog/product/cache/0/thumbnail/200x200/9...

I haven’t posted here in a long time and its interesting to see this debate still playing out and somewhat depressing that those who don’t see the merits of not disclosing unsanctioned trails and destinations. As I expand my recreation to reach less popular places and discover new hidden gems off th...

the environmental effects of social media and the broadcasting of little known places hit the mainstream media. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trying-to-protect-california-redwoods-from-too-much-love/ A few years ago, someone posted the GPS coordinates of the "Titans" on social media. Images online lu...

I don't understand much of this. If you have a hydration bladder in your pack, spend $15 and buy a Sawyer Mini filter at Fred Meyer. It takes 2 minutes to splice into your tube so you have an inline filter. its about convenience... the idea of just drinking from a clear stream. even the Sawyer filt...

retired jerry wrote:
I don't think the big things you can remove with a sieve are a problem. You need a filter like Sawyer Squeeze or Steripen to get the bugs that are a problem

my thoughts were that since the risk is low just sieve out the big stuff and drink.

correct me if I'm wrong but I thought the only wild water consumption threats are parasites or viruses and we don't have viruses here and the only threat we have in our PNW region is giardia? I agree the risk is low but the consequences are high. I have a friend that got giardia once here and said ...