Backpacking & Wilderness Trips
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Owner: Frank Okonkwo | 8 members | Recreation & Sports
Multi-day wilderness backpacking. Trip planning, lightweight gear, navigation, and trail food. Carry everything you need on your back.
Frank Okonkwo
Cutting pack weight without going broke
Sep 13, 2025 3:04 am
You dont need ultralight gear to lighten up. Leave the extras at home, repackage food, and weigh everything. Ounces add up.
Dave Modem
Sep 14, 2025 8:04 am
I asked the same thing in another group and got way worse answers. You all rock.
Frank Okonkwo
Sep 18, 2025 2:04 am
Came here from a search engine and so glad I found this group. Subscribing now!
Frank Okonkwo
Navigation with map and compass
Jul 7, 2025 6:04 am
GPS batteries die. Map and compass always work. Learning real navigation skills is a wilderness essential.
Dave Modem
Jul 7, 2025 3:04 pm
Tried this last weekend and the whole family was impressed. Big thanks!
Dave Modem
Jul 8, 2025 12:04 am
Great point! I totally agree with this.
Frank Okonkwo
Jul 11, 2025 5:04 pm
The more I read about this the more I realize how much I dont know. Humbling!
Dave Modem
Jul 12, 2025 7:04 am
I am bookmarking, printing, AND saving this to a floppy. Too good to lose.
Dave Modem
Leave No Trace in practice
Jun 11, 2025 9:04 am
Pack it in, pack it out, camp on durable surfaces, and leave it better than you found it. The wilderness depends on us.
Charlie Reeves
Jun 12, 2025 10:04 am
I asked the same thing in another group and got way worse answers. You all rock.
Charlie Reeves
Jun 15, 2025 12:04 am
I wish I had known this sooner. Would have saved me a lot of trouble.
Frank Okonkwo
Jun 16, 2025 1:04 pm
Saving this for later. Will report back with my results.
Charlie Reeves
Trip reports and route ideas
May 27, 2025 1:04 am
Just got back from a four-day loop. Sharing the route, the conditions, and what I would do differently. Post yours!
Frank Okonkwo
May 29, 2025 9:04 pm
My neighbor told me the same thing last week. Must be legit.
Dave Modem
Backcountry food planning
May 26, 2025 12:04 am
Calorie-dense, lightweight, and no-cook options. Sharing meal plans for multi-day trips that actually taste good.
Charlie Reeves
May 30, 2025 6:04 am
Bookmarking this thread. So much good info here.
Charlie Reeves
May 30, 2025 7:04 am
This deserves way more replies. Bumping it so other members see it.
Charlie Reeves
May 31, 2025 4:04 am
Can you explain more about this? I am a newbie and want to understand better.
Dave Modem
May 31, 2025 5:04 pm
Thanks for sharing! This is exactly what I was looking for.
Dave Modem
Jun 1, 2025 11:04 pm
Couldnt agree more. Wish more people understood this before jumping in.
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