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Post by softskull on Jan 2, 2017 19:51:54 GMT -8
Just introducing myself, I'm a 42 year old guy who is in the very beginning stages of getting into backpacking. My family likes to hike, and loves to camp, so we're deciding to combine the 2! I used to play lots of sports but too many concussions has forced me to give most up outside of golfing. I am here to pick you the pro's brains on things like gear, things to pack and not pack, where to go and such. Hope you all will bear with me and get me off on the right foot!
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desert dweller
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Post by desert dweller on Jan 2, 2017 20:42:21 GMT -8
Welcome to the Forums, softskull.
You've picked a great activity to pursue. Feel free to jump in with whatever questions you may have. We're all just a bunch of know-it-alls here. But, we're willing to share whatever knowledge we have. Whether it's right or wrong.
Tell us a little about yourself.
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Post by tigger on Jan 2, 2017 20:57:50 GMT -8
Welcome to the campfire. Pull up a rock, log, or ultralight chair and tell us a bit about yourself. Also, don't hesitate to visit the gear forum as you start looking for purchasing advice.
Darren
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Post by softskull on Jan 2, 2017 21:27:48 GMT -8
Forgot to mention, I live in the Black Hills of SD, lots of great hiking trails so we can get started learning what we don't know by turning some hikes into overnights. Couple questions though after perusing some of the threads, what is ti? Can't think of the other abbreviation right now.
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Post by desert dweller on Jan 2, 2017 21:33:08 GMT -8
Either Texas Instruments or titanium, I figure. |
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Post by softskull on Jan 2, 2017 21:51:48 GMT -8
Must be titanium as it was talking get about spoons, there was another kind of spoon that I didn't know what it was either.?
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Post by softskull on Jan 2, 2017 21:55:03 GMT -8
Found it, what the heck is lexan?
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Post by desert dweller on Jan 2, 2017 22:02:48 GMT -8
A very strong plastic that is heat and impact resistant. |
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Post by softskull on Jan 2, 2017 22:10:07 GMT -8
Gotcha, thanks!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2017 6:11:45 GMT -8
welcome to the bp forums, from texas!
titanium is a very lightweight metal; lighter even than aluminum. it is somewhat scarce and historically, it was reserved for strategic purposes such as fighter planes, but after the cold war ended, it began to appear in cooking gear for backpackers.
hope you enjoy the activity as much as we do!
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Post by Lamebeaver on Jan 3, 2017 6:26:09 GMT -8
Now you need get yourself a ti spork  |
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Post by tigger on Jan 3, 2017 6:28:05 GMT -8
A long handled Ti Spork if you're going to eat Mountain House meals.
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Post by crawford on Jan 3, 2017 6:44:15 GMT -8
Welcome. You live in a location guys like me dream about. I can't complain about the hiking here in Pennsylvania but the Black Hills is an amazing area.
Ask everything, take what info you want and leave the rest. Half the fun, for me at least, is in learning the lessons along the way. Make mistakes, as long as they are little ones (not the dangerous variety), and learn from them. Enjoy the new activity.
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Post by foxalo on Jan 3, 2017 6:56:33 GMT -8
Welcome!
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Post by texasbb on Jan 3, 2017 7:19:13 GMT -8
Welcome from the Pacific Northwest! Be careful of the advice you get here, though. Sporks, for example, are the biggest fraud ever perpetrated on backpackers, or humanity for that matter.
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