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It's so cool!
I really love to sleep outside WITHOUT a tent or tarp! Never in my entire life did I have so much fun!!! Try it sometime. Just make sure the bugs a minimal however!
Ohio Hiker
2:08:10 PM
9/09/03

Two words......spiders....snakes....
divinity
2:12:53 PM
9/09/03

Dang.

How about that India & Isreal thing.
Tilt
2:15:22 PM
9/09/03

divinity is a Jim Stafford fan I bet...
bitpusher
2:16:46 PM
9/09/03

I don't like Spiders and snakes,
but that's not what it takes
to love me...
Treebeard
2:17:39 PM
9/09/03

Artex likes it!
"How many of you have ever slept out in the open, no tent, no tarp, no nothing?

I've done it a few times, it's quite refreshing. Bugs have to be minimal though."
Artex
02:02:24 PM
09/09/03
Ohio Hiker
2:21:17 PM
9/09/03

"Once I was swimming 'crossed Turtle Creek,

Man them snappers all around my feet,

Sore was hard swimmin' 'cross that thing with both hands on my diggling!"
Nigal
2:21:53 PM
9/09/03

Sing it Chuck!
aero
2:23:51 PM
9/09/03

I use just a bivy bag when the weather is looking good. Not one of those ones that have the poles and such, but a real simple one that is basically just a water proof bag cover. The stars at night, they shine so bright.....
Especially when your head is not covered by a tent.
tahoe
2:24:18 PM
9/09/03

I've done it several times. Any Boy Scout has.
humanpackmule
2:24:54 PM
9/09/03

I just use a bivy sack in winter. I've posted about it quite often.
gremlin
2:29:18 PM
9/09/03

FINALLY...A Hiking Thread From OH
It's about time, OH.

I slept outside without a tarp or tent last weekend...and I was in the woods too.
Buddur
2:42:31 PM
9/09/03

probably more times that i can count... I do it quite often
simer190
2:50:42 PM
9/09/03

Hp, don't forget about those crappy troops that hardly go camping in cabins. I bet you 50% of my troop has never been camping w/o a tent. Basicaly unless you are doing wilderness survival merit badge you can use a tent.....my troop suckED...

Yes ED, for past tence. Thank god I am out of there.

PS: my venture crew is looking twards philmont this year....!!!
Ice TEa
2:53:20 PM
9/09/03

I have done it up in Canada several times when the bugs are not to bad. The last time I was up there and sleeping outdoors, I had a mouse curl up in between my neck and cheek to keep warm.
Wounded Knee
2:55:47 PM
9/09/03

Sweet, you going back?
I just got reservations for three crews for Northen Tier.
humanpackmule
2:56:41 PM
9/09/03

Hmmm. If I'm lucky, my crew will be a sister crew with Tea this summer! when are you going to be there T ?
spikehiker
3:26:33 PM
9/09/03

I need a Venturer's contact in TN
Hey Humanpackmule, I was just thinking that maybe I ought to volunteer for the gals- I loved leading my son's cub den and he just made it to Star and Philmont last Summer. Love those Scouts and think it might be fun- know any one? Treebait Know anyone here? Anyone know the # for the regional or national center?
post here or send me a message.
rocksee
4:28:28 PM
9/09/03

ohio hiker hikes? like i thought he just made up stuff all the time
Charlie Kilo
4:32:02 PM
9/09/03

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