Hiking day pack

Day pack
The right day pack for hiker
Redarrow‘s Gear
by HOSTMEI R on NOVEMBER 30, 2011[ EDI T]

Redarrow’s Gear

Redarrow‘s daypack and trekking poles…
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Pack with tripod

Pack with tripod

How I attach my tripod to my daypack.
A bag of goodies.
NOVEMBER 28, 2011 [ EDI T ]

A bag of goodies. Image by fordsbasement The gear that got me there. Gregory ISO (a mighty fine hike

daypack bags), a Solio Rocsta, REI Peak UL trekking poles and REI ice ax (though I didn‘t need the ax, I

was glad I had it).

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Map of the day‘s hike

Map of the day‘s hike Image by ww_whist

straps

straps Image by eggrole Since this was a learning project, I ended up destroying it, but i learned how

easy it is to make stuff like this.

profile

profile Image by eggrole it hugs my body well. the weight is almost entirely on my hips.


back

back Image by eggrole there is an internal sleeve that holds a hydration bladder. i need to add a

buttonhole to feed the tube through.

rolled

rolled Image by eggrole extension collar closed the whole way.

balled up
NOVEMBER 22, 2011 [ EDI T]

balled up Image by eggrole rolled up it fits in your pocket!

unrolled

unrolled Image by eggrole ~25cm (10in) extension collar. I had to have SOME green on it.


Hiking Equipment
The right equipments for hiker
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by HOSTMEI R on DECEMBER 1, 2011[ EDI T]

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Question by : what hiking equipment pack do you need for a very long hike.?
me and the wife are planning on going and trining for a straight through hike of the
palmetto trail in south carolina. all 290 miles of it. it is going to take around three weeks.
what all do we need to complete the hike. equipment, food recomendations how to hold
liquid, all the good stuff. will pick best answer hopefully ur answer will be very benificial
to our goal.
me and the wife are planning on going and trining for a straight through hike of the
palmetto trail in south carolina in april of next year. all 290 miles of it. it is going to take
around three weeks. what all do we need to complete the hike. equipment, food

recomendations how to hold liquid, all the good stuff. will pick best answer hopefully ur
answer will be very benificial to our goal.
Best answer:
Answer by steph
Good boots
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!
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DSC_4490 Image by jeffreyuk Question by suarzonthego: How can I get into

hiking/backpacking/camping? I‘m interested in taking up hiking/backpacking/camping through parks

and the woods, especially in Northern Maine. Does anyone have any ideas of how to get started? Small

goals? What would I need as far as equipment? Best answer: Answer by SteveWell, I started [...]

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Foodland

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DSC00132 Image by Yannic Meyer Question by Brian P: What is a good lightweight backpack for hiking?

I am looking to start doing some lightweight hiking and camping and I am looking for a good internal

frame pack that will hold enough clothing and equipment for my 7year old son and I for 2 days. [...]


Backpack Oasis

Backpack Oasis Image by Whirling Phoenix A silly photo of the collection of backpacks I‘ve amassed

over the last 4 years. Crazy. Question by Austin T: I am looking for a two week overnight hiking trip

within the United States or Canada, where should I go? I am an experienced hiker that is looking for [...]

Ready to Hike

Ready to Hike Image by nateOne Question by wdt: I‘m new to hiking/backpacking, what is some basic

equipment I need to start? Best answer: Answer by for the

halibuthttp://www.simplebackpacking.com/support-files/3season-gear-checklist.pdf This link has a

pretty good packing list. What do you think? Answer below!

Ready to Hike

Ready to Hike Image by nateOne Question by wdt: I‘m new to hiking/backpacking, what is some basic

equipment I need to start? Best answer: Answer by for the

halibuthttp://www.simplebackpacking.com/support-files/3season-gear-checklist.pdf This link has a

pretty good packing list. What do you think? Answer below!


First aid bag
Tag-Team Packing

Tag-Team Packing

Image by Mankamundo PhotoArt

This is our standard mountain trekking gear for a 3-5 day trek. Mine comes up to about
12 kg minus water and camera gear. Zura‘s is 9 kg and I only allow her to carry one 1.5 L
Bottle of water.
I wanted to record this so as to have a visual reference for every time I have to pack for an
expedition

Question by Lei: What are my options[[[[?
A few years ago, three to be exact, I went on a ―hike‖ with my current BF, who was then
just a friend.
We went into deep woods, camped a night, and continued into deeper woods.(we live in
Montana).
We came across a abandoned looking house, with a large dog who looked to be some kind
of GSD, chained to the porch. She had about a foot of loose chain, and was close to
strangling if she moved at all. She viciously barked at us, but her throat was croaking
because of the far-too-tight collar.
She had food and water, but it was about 6 inches out of her reach. She looked extremely
famished, as if she hadn‘t eaten for a week or more.
I was a bit frightened by such a large dog, but Titus calmly approached her, and she
quickly shrank away as far as her leash would allow her, which gave me the impression
she had been beaten.
He unfastened her leash, and we both realized she was extremely weak and couldn‘t be
aggressive at all. So we loosened her collar and slipped it off, then tried to get her to drink
some of the water. She drank and ate, and we sat there with her for close to an hour just
petting her matted fur.
She was sunburned, clearly, on her nose lips and ears, and she was obviously dying of
dehydration in the 80* weather.
We used a long rope to tie her up to a nearby tree, in the shade, and ran back to get our
first aid kit. We had aloe vera and applied some of it, and we brought a sleeping bag,
which we used to hoist her onto and carry her back to the camp.
We place her in the tent, which was shaded and cool, with fresh water and some
sandwhich meat.
We closed it and went back to the cabin to see if there was someone there, which we
assumed there was considering the water in her bowl was relatively fresh.
What we discovered, though, were a litter of five puppies hiding under the porch, looking
to be about famished and ill.
We quickly gathered them all in my jacket, and carried them back.
They seemed to be 5-6 weeks old, and i don‘t have any idea how they stayed alive, but

they were all severely dehydrated, sunburned, and starving.
The hike from our jeep to where we were currently camped took about 7-8 hours, and we
knew there was no way we could carry this 50lb dog all that way.
So Titus went back, jogging most of the way, and made it back to the camp(on a
motorcycle)by sunset. He had brought a small wagon type attachment and we loaded the
dam and her pups into it, covered them with a blanket, and brought them back.
It took a lot of vet work, and about three months of therapy for the puppies, but they were
soon ready to leave. I found homes for them and then began to work more with the mom,
who–stomach full of food–weighed more like 75-80lbs.
She turned out to be a wonderful dog and my ex-stepdad, an amazing guy, adopted her. I
still get emailed updates occasionally.
HOWEVER!!! Three years later, I receive a call from one of the people I adopted a pup to.
She said that the dog has several health issues, she‘s close to 120lbs, she has a terrible
temperament, is scared of everything, and I lied about everything.
She said that either I take the dog back, or she shoots her.
!??!?!?!
I think something has happened to this woman, because I swear when I adopted this pup
to her she was stable. I checked her vet refs, i visited her home twice, and I saw her
interact with the puppy several times. I didn‘t write up a contract, stupid I guess, but the
―Sadie‖ as she calls her is spayed, UtD on shots a nd, dewormed.
I live in an apt. WHile it‘s large, we already have two cats a parrot and a GIANT giant
schnauzer.
Right now I really cant accept another dog, especially one with as many problems and
who needs as much care as Sadie apparently does.
I could submit her to a rescue, I could ask a friend to take her, or I could attempt to do it
myself.
What is my best option??
ALSO I‘m going to do whatever I do no questions asked to this lady, as she is threatening
to shoot the dog and i don‘t want ot upset her.
Best answer:
Answer by ladystang
take it to a local shelter.
Give your answer to this question below!
The plan for the C&O Canal/Potomac River Adventure
August 2009!


The plan for the C&O Canal/Potomac River Adventure August 2009!

Image by dionhinchcliffe
Hi all,
This adventure trip has suddenly come together at the very last minute but
it‘s going to be a blast. Seth and William Goller (8 and 10), and myself –
and hopefully some of you — are going to do a short but extremely fun
overnight bike ride this weekend along the C&O Canal/Potomac.
*** ALL OF YOU ARE INVITED TO WALK OR RIDE EITHER SOME OR ALL OF IT ***

The C&O is literally one of the best maintained and longest bike trails in
the world and now goes for 300 miles from downtown DC to up north
continuously to Pittsburgh due to the recent completion of the Great
Allegheny Passage project . The first
half is entirely along the water (the Potomac). We‘re just going to do a
short segment this weekend starting at Mile 100 and ride along the water
back to Purcellville (actually, a good bit before before it), until about
Mile 72 or so.
Attached is a complete map of what we‘re going to do and at which trail
camps we‘re likely to stay. The whole ride is dotted with small towns,
restaurants, and there are nice campgrounds every 5 miles along the trail
the whole way. While biking is the way to go (it‘s gravel but road bikes
work fine), you also have the option of hiking since we‘re not going to go

that far because of the heat. We might have to wait out a summer shower or
two under a tree as well (those who come must not mind getting a little wet
and dirty, but it‘s mostly very comfortable!). Tomorrow evening‘s ride is
only 10 miles, Saturday is only 15 miles and both are highly walkeable. The
whole trip is just over 25 miles from Friday evening to Sunday morning. We
will only be biking a couple/three hours a day and making lots of site
seeing stops.
Cell service is available the whole way, though it‘s not 3G. You can see
what a typical bike camping campsite looks like here from a trip I did late
last season , it‘s
super fun with the latest high-tech conveniences (including coffee maker and
solar shower.)
We take everything we need including all food, water filter (there are pumps
along the trail), tents, sleeping mats, sleeping bags, music, speakers,
batteries, trash bags, solar panels, fire starters, snacks, and just about
anything else you can think of (including sunblock, GPS, first aid bag kids,
complete spare parts, tools, and tubes for the bikes, cooking gear for 6
people, 3 lanterns, and much more.) We even have comfortable chairs. All
of this fits on my bike trailer (show in picture in link above), but you
will also have to carry a personal backpack with your effects (change of
clothes and sleeping bag/blankets, toothbrush, comb, toilet paper, liquor,
wine, any medication, etc.) We have extras of many things so let me or Kate
know.
The plan for a typical day is to ride a bit, explore, enjoy nature, eat
lunch in a town, find a good campsite, collect firewood, set up, slow cook
food, listen to music, read, play, and watching stars (I‘m bringing a really
good star map). I‘m bringing lots of gadgets/toys for the kids too.
YOU CAN JOIN US TOMORROW OR ANY TIME DURING SATURDAY, JUST CALL ME
AT
202-538-0059 SO WE CAN SET A RENDEZVOUS POINT. INVITE YOUR
FRIENDS IF YOU
LIKE.
If you just want to come along virtually, we‘re going to be posting pictures
and video live on flickr.com/photos/dionhinchcliffe during the whole
ride, you can check in us remotely throughout the weekend.
*Where:* Meet at Williamsport, MD (see map) tomorrow evening as early as
possible (or at any access point along the trail on Saturday, call first)

*How Long:* 2 days, pick up is Sunday late morning/early afternoon.
*Trail Details:* Mile-by-Mile
Guide
Hope to see some of you, it‘s going to be a blast!

Best,

Dion

Question by Ann M: HELP!!! RUCKSACK IS TOO HEAVY!!!?
hi!!! PLEASE ANSWER!!!!
right, tomorrow i am going on a 3 day hike – 7 hours each day

i am a small 15 year old and my bag weighs 14kg!!!!! HELP!!!!!!!

how can i pack it to make it easier to handle???

its my silver d of e =S

if you want to know this is what i have in it:

snacks
1l water
hot chocolate sachets
sandwiches
outer of a tent
trangia
thermarest (sleeping mat)
sleeping bag
one jumper
one pair of shorts
one pair of trousers
underwear + socks
two t-shirts
mini first aid kit
toothbrush + paste
hair brush

wet wipes
torch + batteries
d of e book
compass
route cards
toilet roll
tea towel
packet soups for breakfast
buff
survival bag
PLEASE ANSWER!!!! and thankyou!!!!!!!! =]]]]

Best answer:
Answer by mistyeyedkitten
Tie helium balloons to it!
Add your own answer in the comments!
Stuff I‘m bringing to the Amazon

Stuff I‘m bringing to the Amazon Image by clee130 Click here for large original size. That‘s right, I‘m

headed to the Amazon Rainforest in Peru tomorrow and here‘s all the stuff I‘m taking. This will be my

first trip outside of the US by myself and I‘m a little nervous but still very excited. It [...]

Personal Invitation to Kate and Dion‘s 4th Annual C&O Canal & Potomac
River Bike Adventure

Personal Invitation to Kate and Dion‘s 4th Annual C&O Canal & Potomac River Bike Adventure Image

by dionhinchcliffe Update 2: The full HD video of the trip itself is now up. We ended up going from

above Hancock, MD down to Opequon Junction past Williamsport. A great time was had by all. Update:

The Official [...]

Inviting you and yours September 11th-13th for my 40th Birthday C&O Canal
& Potomac River Adventure

Inviting you and yours September 11th-13th for my 40th Birthday C&O Canal & Potomac River

Adventure Image by dionhinchcliffe My 40th birthday is coming up next month and to celebrate —

instead of a traditional party — Kate and I are organizing a 3 day overnight biking trip beginning Friday,

Sept. 11th through Sunday, Sept. [...]


Pack Gong

Pack Gong Image by pellaea This is a tradition I learned while through-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail.

Everyone gathers round (say at Barrel Springs in the Anza Borrego Desert, very early in the trip, in the

case I saw), and one hiker takes everything out of their pack (a "pack explosion" as we called it). [...]

Pack contents

Pack contents Image by Always a Dog Inside the rucksack? It‘s a bit of squeeze! Question by Z ツ: Im

going to backpack 30 miles of trail in the Lincoln National Forest and I have a few questions before I go?

I‘m, going to be hiking the T105 trail or the Rim south of slide [...]

Good for one week of backpacking?

Good for one week of backpacking? Image by mismisimos Missing: towel, peanut butter, soft bread,

money and eventually a book. Question by Ward: Any other ideas about what i sould bring? so this is my

list of stuff i‘m bringing to a exclusive camp in the rockie mountains what do you think? Shampoo,

conditioner *make [...]

Light Pack for parks and short hikes

Light Pack for parks and short hikes Image by geekmojo Not ultalight by any means. I‘m too much of a

comfort hound, but this is about what a long weekend pack would look like for me. This pack is

assuming that I‘ll be in or near water the entire time. I‘ll try to tag it [...]

Light Pack for parks and short hikes

Light Pack for parks and short hikes Image by geekmojo Not ultalight by any means. I‘m too much of a

comfort hound, but this is about what a long weekend pack would look like for me. This pack is

assuming that I‘ll be in or near water the entire time. I‘ll try to tag it [...]


Food
The right food for hiking
Food…

Food…

Image by ciber tizoC
Food at 70% up…
Hiking at Mt. Tamalpais


Image by besighyawn
Hiking at Mt. Tamalpais (Sept. 4, 2010)

Hiking at Mt. Tamalpais Image by besighyawn Hiking at Mt. Tamalpais (Sept. 4, 2010) Question by

Monika N: Food to eat while hiking…? Does anybody have any ideas for food to take on a week long

hiking trip? Perferrably lightweight stuff that doesn‘t take much skill to prepare?? Best answer: Answer

by B-Wgranola bars, jerky, [...]



wadude2002: 3 days Hiking/2 nites Camping warm food? Im going hiking/camping and i need a way to

warm up food. in order of importance it needs to be *light *small *cheap no fires are allowed any ideas?

side note: [...]



Madcamper: Cheap dehydrated camping/hiking food? I have had some dehydrated camping food before

but it is quite expensive for just one serving, averaging at about £5 a pack! Is there any where I can buy it

cheaper? I need [...]


Hiking at Mt. Tamalpais Image by besighyawn Hiking at Mt. Tamalpais (Sept. 4, 2010) Question by s c:

Hiking question: Food and nutrition? Is it important to have an adequate amount of fat when we pack

foods for hiking? Best answer: Answer by LindaI think it is up to your daily dining habit. I once [...]




Niklas P: Ok iam going hiking for a couple of months later on and i need food but what food ? Ok so i

cant ―Hunt‖. I cant have ―Cans‖ because it will get to heavy. So what food [...]


Hiking at Mt. Tamalpais Image by besighyawn Hiking at Mt. Tamalpais (Sept. 4, 2010) Question by Lisa

T: what should i bring for food camping/ hiking? im going on a week long hike… i know the basics of

what to bring i‘ve done this before im just looking for some new ideas… heres what i [...]



Michael: Going hiking tomorrow-food to bring? Going for a 6 hour hike tomorrow morning, bright and

early. Wondering what food I should bring to eat. Used to do MRE‘s but they‘re not much of an option

now. Suggestions? All [...]

Maxican Food

Maxican Food Image by EdmondMeinfelder The Maxican Food restaurant was run by a nice Asian

family. I had a hamburger and an ice cream bar. They were not yet set up to do anything else. When I

returned in 2004, another shop was present. Question by Claire Marie: hiking? food ? best answer 10

points [...]


Hiking Gaiters
The right gaiters for hiker
Dave Marches On

Dave Marches On

Overlooking the Sandwich Range

Overlooking the Sandwich Range

Start of what turns out to be one epic overnight with knee deep snow, and no hiking
gaiters , or snowshoes.
Too late to turn back now

Too late to turn back now Image by climbnh2003 Start of what turns out to be one epic overnight with

knee deep snow, and no gaiters or snowshoes.

Everything but the kitchen sink

Everything but the kitchen sink Image by climbnh2003 Start of what turns out to be one epic overnight

with knee deep snow, and no gaiters or snowshoes.

Gemse

Gemse Image by Dru! Denis and FortGirl on Zupjok with Gemse prominent in the middle distance.

surviving footwear

surviving footwear Image by vfowler Best protective clothing accessory for walkers, hikers, and trekkers,

wherever you go. These gaiters will protect against sunburn, grass cuts, snake bites, general mud

bashing, snow in the boots, you name it!

In the chimney

In the chimney Image by Dru! Marcus demonstrating that color coordinating shirt and gaiters lets you

scramble with better style.

Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro Image by Stig Nygaard At the starting point of the Kilimanjaro trek approx. 1800m above

sea level. Me looking stupid with blue gaiters which we were told we would need on the first stage.

Actually I hardly think I used them at all on the trek.

Above the tree line

Above the tree line Image by NomadicEntrepreneur

Project 365/53

Project 365/53 Image by CapsLK Gaiters are your friend when your hiking through streams, melting

snow and slush


Camping Cook
Equipments
The right camping cook equipments
Picture 294

Picture 294

Image by AA7JC
My camp stove
Question by KayFresh: Is it my Fuel or Camping Stove Doing it?
My in-laws camping stove turns the bottom of all my pots and pans BLACK and its
difficult to wash off the soot. Is it my fuel or the stove? I‘m planning to borrow my own
parents smaller Coleman stove instead but if its my ―Ozarks Trail‖ propane that‘s doing it
I guess it won‘t make a difference! Anyone know? Thanks!
Best answer:
Answer by killbasabill
Propane tends to make soot when burned too slowly. If there is an adjustment for the
venturi( air flow) turn it to limit the air coming in to make the fuel burn more efficiently.
Also if you want to make it easier to wash the soot off of your pots, you can coat the
bottoms of the pots with soap before cooking.

Texturas Camping Gas


Image by Pepe Alfonso
Degi Hari.- Imagen tomada sobre una vieja bombona de Camping-Gas muy deteriorada,
en la que la pintura azulada ha saltado y aparece ya la capa de óxido haciendo interesante
la superficie.
* Para los/as que utiliceis alguna de estas imágenes:

Están a vuestra disposición. Si utilizais alguna solo pido que citeis el origen y envieis o
colgueis en "comentarios" de la textura usada, la foto resultante que habeis trabajado.

For los/as that utiliceis someone of these images:

They are to your disposition(regulation). If utilizais someone only I ask that citeis the
origin and envieis or colgues of the secondhand(worn) texture, the resultant photo that
you habeis worked.

Pour los/as que vous utilisez une de ces images :

Elles sont à votre disposition. Si vous utilisez quelque chose je demande seulement que
vous citiez l‘origine et envoyiez ou colgues de la texture usée, la photo résultante que vous
avez étudié.

Question by De Aragon: How much camping gas to bring?
How many 500g gas cartridges should i bring on a 4 night (4 breakfasts, 5 dinners, 3
lunch) trip?
Thanks and merry christmas!

Best answer:
Answer by joe t
5 I bring 2 for half the time half the cooking/lighting and we have plenty
What do you think? Answer below!

camping 20040724 – Melanie Clint cooking DSC00260

camping 20040724 – Melanie Clint cooking DSC00260 Image by Rev. Xanatos Satanicos Bombasticos

(ClintJCL) These camping forks kick ass Question by Wilford Brimley: What would be some good

vegetarian food to bring or cook while camping? I‘m going camping tonight with a vegetarian, and I was

wondering what some good meal recommendations might be. Best [...]


Texturas hiking camping gas stove cook Image by Pepe Alfonso Degi Hari.- Imagen tomada sobre una

vieja bombona de Camping-Gas muy deteriorada, en la que la pintura azulada ha saltado y aparece ya la

capa de óxido haciendo interesante la superficie. * Para los/as que utiliceis alguna de estas imágenes:

Están a vuestra disposición. Si utilizais alguna solo [...]

camping stove burner

camping stove burner Image by ugod the burner of a camping stove brenner eines camping-gas kochers

View On Black Question by DavidP: Does this product exist: Heater attachment for a typical camping

stove? I‘m looking for something that can attach to a common small backpacking camping stove that

runs on gas (or any camping stove [...]


Texturas Camping Gas Image by Pepe Alfonso Degi Hari.- Imagen tomada sobre una vieja bombona de

Camping-Gas muy deteriorada, en la que la pintura azulada ha saltado y aparece ya la capa de óxido

haciendo interesante la superficie. * Para los/as que utiliceis alguna de estas imágenes: Están a vuestra

disposición. Si utilizais alguna solo [...]

Cooking Queen

Cooking Queen Image by DrStarbuck McB totally outdid herself in the gourmet camp cooking

department! I have NEVER eaten so well on a camping trip (no more food-on-a-stick for me!) We dined

on eggs, bacon, onions, mushrooms, garlic from the garden, spagetti, pizza pockets and assorted healthy

munchies! Question by justkidding505: What are some good [...]

Camp Chef Outdoor Stove

Camp Chef Outdoor Stove Image by Earthworm Depending on your forcast of the future we are either

going to be remodeling the kitchen (as Catherine wants to do) and using this stove to cook outside

during that time or I am adding to my collection of emergency stoves for when the power goes out.

Apparently [...]

DSC00652

DSC00652 Image by the cakes home-made camping stove Question by Beheggernaut: Can i use diesel to

power my camping stove? I need to know if my camping stove can run on diesel, i figure they both burn

so they‘re useable to light a flame. Best answer: Answer by Brian Tit all depends probably NOT if [...]

Camp Stove I

Camp Stove I Image by ChibiJosh This is the main food preparation device in the Boundary Waters. A

small, folding camp stove that burns white gas. Question by sig: how long will a 2 burner camping stove

run on a small propane cylinder? I got the stove used from a friend. I have no idea [...]


Hiking
Smart hiking
WRC hike near Downtown Memphis
by ADMI N on NOVEMBER 30, 2011

WRC hike near Downtown Memphis

photo by Gary Bridgman*
The two men facing each other are Charles Askew (WRC cofounder) and Mike
Jones whose wonderful documentary photos of the Wolf River are represented in both
this collection and in the Wolf River Flickr group pool
* the photographer has granted the use of this image for the purpose of promoting water
or greenspace conservation under a Creative Commons license whereby the photographer
must be credited by name.

Question by Taknev: never go jungle with a smart company?
Two guys were walking through the woods one day when one of them glanced behind
them and noticed a bear following them. He could see that the bear hadn‘t seen them yet,
so he quickly sat on the ground and began taking off his hiking boots. By the time his

friend noticed him sitting there, he had pulled his running shoes out of his backpack and
was putting them on.
His friend said, ―What are you doing ?‖

His friend pointed up the trail to reveal the bear coming towards them slowly but surely.
He said,‖ Man you‘re crazy. There‘s no way you can outrun that bear!!‖

As he was standing up, his friend said, ‖ I don‘t have to outrun the bear, I just have to
outrun you!‖

Best answer:
Answer by as 1
this was a scene from the film ‗without a paddle‘
and it wasnt funny then!
Inside Smarts Mountain Tower
by ADMI N on NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Inside Smart hiking Mountain Tower

Question by MRCOOL: Is pet smart good for socializing my 8 month German
Shepherd puppy?
So basically when my dog was a younger puppy I could only find small dogs to play with
him but he met sooooo many of my friends and family, short and tall he met them all. But
a week and half of bad weather kept us inside he started to get scared of tall people but
was still okay with small children and friends that were average height but then another
two weeks later he started to bark in a low tone but not lunging or growling, nothing to
show signs of aggression. He is trained to the point where he‘ll track with his nose,sit,stay
to a certain point, lay down, speak on command and shake paws. Hes very friendly to
friends cautious of big people as was demonstrated at pet smart where he started barking
at everyone. But when a small dog passed by he was waggin his tail and wanted to play.
When I signed up for training the trainer told me he just needed to get used to many
situations and even suggested to join her facebook page called (paws on the shore) where
he would meet many other dogs and situations on a hike. So I‘m wondering does it seem

like a good training plan for my scaredy cat shepherd. If not please tell me of better
training place near york region or Toronto, that you have experienced. Thank You.
Best answer:
Answer by King Les The Lofty
The socialisation period ended when Pup became 13 weeks old, although if well started
before that it can continue through 16 weeks old.
Although everyone calls it ―socialisation‖, that is actually a bad term, deluding people
such as yourself into thinking it means playing with people & pups. A more accurate term
would be exposure or familiarisation. The purpose is to (once Pup trusts you) expose it –
from a distance PUP considers safe – to every movement, reflection, scent, sight, sound,
texture to be found in its environment. It should be done on a 6ft/2m lead where there
are NO dogs running loose, with Pup allowed to try to ―explore in all directions at once‖
except when you need to haul it away from dangerous or disgusting things, or from a
scared human. And if Pup wants to sit & think about a new thing, or to hide behind you,
you should let it, patiently waiting still & silent until Pup decides to ignore or investigate
this new thing, whereupon you praise it – and, if it is still close enough, give it a rub or
pat of encouragement.

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