Comments for Ozarks Walkabout

Comment on Winter hiking shoes — Is it a stupid idea if it worked? by Jamie

Jamie — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 03:21:19 +0000

I love hiking in sandals with warm wool socks in the winter (if dry). My feet feel warm and cozy and free. And your other idea isn’t stupid if it worked! Seems practical enough to me!

Comment on Customizing an Ascend FS10 Kayak by L E

L E — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:06:10 +0000

In reply to Jeff. theres one on etsy, for like 8$

Comment on 2023 Backpacking Round-up by Gary

Gary — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 23:21:04 +0000

In reply to JN. Thank you. The underbrush dies back quickly as soon as the temps drop, the density of the canopy also makes a lot of difference. I met a snake on the trail in December, so I'm realizing I need to watch out for them whenever the temps pick up a bit. The lack of bugs (and heat) makes winter and early spring my favorite times to get out!

Comment on 2023 Backpacking Round-up by Gary

Gary — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 23:16:37 +0000

In reply to roy. We've been busy, but I still get out as often as I can. I just bought some new shoes and a different hammock, so I'd better get out!

Comment on 2023 Backpacking Round-up by roy

roy — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 20:18:41 +0000

were you been man though we lost you

Comment on 2023 Backpacking Round-up by JN

JN — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 04:59:26 +0000

wonderful photos. How is it that there’s little or no underbrush in some of your areas?
Winter is a good time, no ticks and chiggers and snakes to deal with.

Comment on Trip report: Backpacking in Hercules Glades – September 2012 by Gary

Gary — Sat, 09 Dec 2023 22:58:45 +0000

In reply to Dale Garrison.

I’ve also noticed that a lot of the glades have become less open over the past ten years. I’ve visited Rock Spring in the last couple of years, and it was still flowing.

I first found it (without a guide) by realizing that most of the springs are on the same contour level, just around 1,000ft — that insight has helped me find more springs! If you have a GPS, here are the coordinates: 36.68924, -92.94113, and here’s a map: https://www.gaiagps.com/public/cQVA2sg5jJXR5JU1SJaKPCTt/

Comment on Trip report: Backpacking in Hercules Glades – September 2012 by Dale Garrison

Dale Garrison — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 23:28:54 +0000

Love this. I’ve hiked that area maybe 20+ times since 1978 – not to brag but to show how much I love it. I saw that spring sometime about then. I was there last month and tried to find it but gave up fighting the cedars where there used to be a beautiful open meadow (no doubt cleared). Keep up the good work.

Comment on Gear Review: MSR Mutha Hubba tent (2010) by Ben R

Ben R — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 17:05:18 +0000

I have had a similar experience with MSR. Their customer service has taken 7 weeks to respond to an inquiry but they finally got back to me. MSR should be ashamed considering the supposed quality of their company.

Comment on My 2023 backpacking cooking kit by Gary

Gary — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 23:28:30 +0000

In reply to Hunter. So I did! I've added the weights, and here they are. The cook kit, excluding the Firebox Nano stove and the fuel, weighs in at 13.54oz. The Firebox Nano stove weighs 9.56oz.