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David Sweet Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.88 Clarity of Response 9.90 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 183	I`ve been an avid camper for over 40 years, I`ve worked in several National Parks, and I`ve been About`s camping guide (camping.about.com) since 1997.
Suzan Jackson Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 62	My specialty is enjoying the outdoors with children. I can answer your questions about camping, hiking, backpacking, canoeing, and other outdoor activities with kids. I have 2 boys, ages 5 and 8, who have been enjoying the outdoors with us since they were infants. My website (www.outdoorfamily.net) provides a variety of articles about enjoying the outdoors with children.
Wounded Knee U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.89 Clarity of Response 9.87 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 9.98 Total Questions 265	I can advise on anything having to do with hiking and backpacking skills and equipment, including map and compass and orienteering skills. I cannot advise on the use of GPS devices. I cannot advise on car camping or group camping (10 or more people). My primary geographic expertise is in the US Northeast, but I know how to find information on hiking and backpacking just about anywhere.
Tom Newman U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.57 Clarity of Response 9.86 Timeliness 9.79 Politeness 9.93 Total Questions 98	Scoutmaster with Boy Scout Troop 43 in Fort Wayne, IN. We have an outing every month. Most months involve tent camping, usually in State Parks. We have made 4 trips where we have hiked 50+ miles on the Appalachian Trail. We expect to continue this until we have hiked the whole trail... (40+ years).
Matt Wertman U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.65 Clarity of Response 9.76 Timeliness 9.76 Politeness 9.88 Total Questions 98	You`re thinking of hiking the infamous Appalachian Trail and now you`d like to get the important information on everything and anything from someone who`s actually done it. I completed my hike October 8th, 1999 taking a total of 5 months and 8 days. I can help you by giving constructive feedback on gear, trip cost, people, and general expectations.
Chris Johnson Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.62 Clarity of Response 9.95 Timeliness 9.86 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 140	I can answer most questions on equipment for outdoor activities such as walking, mountain biking, rock climbing and paragliding, in the UK. I`ve limited watersports experience so you`d be better off asking someone else these questions. Questions about the above activities themselves as well as about the equipment will also be answered as I`ve got several contacts who can pass on information. I`m a keen walker/mountainbiker/rock climber/paraglider pilot in the UK. I`ve been doing outdoor sports for about 15 years including trips to the French Alps and Trekking in the Nepalese and the Indian Himalayas. I`ve been buying and making .....
Mike U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.77 Clarity of Response 9.90 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 103	I can answer questions about backpacking a snowshoeing in the American West: Mountains, Canyons and Deserts.
Roy Wallen U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.86 Clarity of Response 9.71 Timeliness 9.71 Politeness 9.86 Total Questions 103	I spend time and effort in hiking and climbing activities, including learning new methods and locations.
Edward H. Mori U.S. On Vacation returns 11/12/2009 View Profile	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 6	Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 1 in Pittsburgh, PA. My Troop camps every month. We have been to many areas in Western PA.

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2009-11-05 Camping along the GR's in France:

I'd recommend against this because, as far as I remember, its against the rules of the National park the G9 runs through. Camping rough is OK in the great wildernesses of the world where few people travel

2009-10-19 Secluded Camping:

Here is what you need to understand about any backpacking experience that's within a coupe of hours of a major metropolitan area (NYC or Philadelphia in your case). The population density in these areas

2009-10-18 Secluded Camping:

I need some clarification on your question. When you say "tent camp", do you mean someplace that you would drive to and set up camp? Like a campground environment? Or do you mean someplace that you'd

2009-10-17 camping in Grand Canyon in octobe:

You're asking a person who lives in Oregon and sleeps in a tent pretty much year round, including snow camping. So yes, it's possible. In fact, it's fun and a good idea. The deal is to have a good

2009-10-15 Boots with good traction:

I'm not sure that there are boots that offer great traction on ice. As for snow and other surfaces that offer a little "crunch" for traction I'd go with most any midweight hiking boot that fits comfortably