IS THERE ANYONE WHO TALKS ABOUT BACKPACK ING?

“It is worlds of fun to watch everyone fight about all the politics and all that jazz....however what about the idea of getting out into the wilds to GET AWAY from all that crap?? just a thought.”

“You mean like, outside? if so, you're weird...”

“Backpacking? Troll!”

“One way to get in more talk about backpacking is to talk about backpacking. In fact, if you feel like starting a thread, you might consider making it a thread about backpacking. Just a thought.”

“thanks for your fiendly and helpfull advice...”

“Nobody talks backpacking here anymore.....in fact check out this thread started by some new guy---it has NOTHING to do with backpacking. I can't believe it:

http://thebackpacker.com/trailtalk/thread/42186,1.php”

“This is a virtual campfire arwen.

At campfires, the discussion is often about things other than backpacking.

Like in real life, before a "trip", the backpacking discussion often picks up, and like in real life, when somebody has a question about gear, the backpacking discussion picks up as well.

Like in real life, when somebody returns from a trip, the backpacking discussion picks up as they inform people that weren't there what happened.

Some people are on the "injured reserve" list, and only chime in the backpacking discussion from time to time, at least until they come off the "list".

I think this site has a good mix.”

“LOL @ Nonconformist!”

“Touche'”

“woooooh, the newb has an attitude.

uncheck the fuego and chatter threads, and its all gear, trips, and places. probably”

“Gadz the LAST thing I want to do over a campfire is talk politics!”

“ditto what ceoiii said. - as hobbit said "touche"”

“i think we over-do the fuego talk on TT so that we get it out of our system and dont feel the need to do it around the real, not virtual, campfire”

“Another trouble-making troll! Arwen, please get on your horse and get over to filling out your User Information Page. Please include your trolling experiences, what names you have used and on what sites. Then, perhaps we'll be able to talk the same language.

Try the search routine on this site looking for "trip." You'll find more talk about backpacking than you can handle! Then check out all the information available on "Gear." BTW, have you ever been out in the woods yourself? How many bagnights did you have last year? Or do you just enjoy talking about it. Your being so critical is called "baiting" and pegs you as nothing more than a troll!

Troll Alert”

“Less whinning, MORE HIKING!”

“well it appears i'm not the only touche one around.....

The basic fact is i am new to this ..and was only hoping to learn a little about whats up in the world of backpacking.
if my non-mean spirited inquiry about why there appered to be mostly rather hatefull threads about politics and such makes me a baiting troll then so be it.
I get the distinct feeling there is no place for new folks around here....”

“The new elfin troll called itself a douche?”

“arwen - We were all new once. Maybe it has something to do with you coming on and complaining about the place?”

“arwen ignore people you dont want to hear from. You can make it so you dont see the non-backpacking threads also....

and if you cant find yourself capable of that, start your own backpacking topics here...

Where are you from arwen? Have you hiked before solo or with groups? :)

Tell me a bit about yourself.”

“NOOB'S WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

“Yeah, what Pedxing said.”

“Have you posted a question or topic on backpacking? Ask a question about a tent or sleeping bag or place to hike and you will get more responses then by complaining about threads you choose to look at..

Folks around here actually backpack, very often with each other...because of that, the backpacking questions can often be few and far between. If someone gets new gear it is posted, if someone has a question about gear it gets posted, if someone has a trip coming up it gets posted.

Unlike many other sites, you can check the box's on top and see only gear and trip onfo...but you will miss stuff that gets thrown into the mixer. If the fuego bothers you, uncheck the box.

Welcome to the jungle.
last edited: 1/15/06 4:35:32 PM”

“I hate threads that are all caps. Drives me crazy!”

“mtsteve :)


Guess what?”

“What??”

“Does it really matter if its about backpacking anyway Awen.....I'm surprised you even got any comments here anyway. I've done some backpacking and have commented on both type of threads and still get ignored. That's why lately you won't see much of me around here, there's usually not much to talk about....Maybe you've got to be "special" or something. Whatever...I don't have time for this stuff anyway.”

“Next winter I plan to go on your winter trip:P So ya better be prepard, MUHAHAHAHA!

No If Ands Or Butts (unles I break a leg or something)”

“LOL, hello Skeetah........”

“Great Spirit!!! Looking forward to seeing you again.

Hey Skeetah, I think your special.”

“This is a fine example of thread degeneration.....


not that there's anything wrong with that....”

“We are de generation!!!!!!!!!”

“arwen - As a child on the south side of Chicago I learned quickly to be careful, when entering a new area or playground. It required a lot of tact and sometimes some fighting to gain acceptance.

If you've been on other Internet Forums, your experiences should have taught that the same thing applies at many sites. This site is no exception. You already have several suggestions for breaking-in to this site. Another suggestion is to sign up for a trip that you can make and then start explaining your experience level and what gear you can get your hands on for the trip. Ask what else you need and the best way to get it? With a little luck you'll find some nice people here willing to help you out not only with advice, but with equipment and sometimes with transportation.

Charging in like a bull attacking chases everyone away except other bulls willing to do battle with you. It's somewhat like fun and games. Rub out backs and we will be more willing to rub yours! Good luck. Carry on.

BTW, to answer your question, "IS THERE ANYONE WHO TALKS ABOUT BACKPACKING?" Just about all of us do, at times.
last edited: 1/15/06 5:08:16 PM”

“skeetah, you got any pics to post of hikes, etc?”

“sigh - just what we need - another C!B! attitude case - oh well ”

“I went backpacking today, yesterday, the day before yesterday and the day before that. There, that's my trip report. Oh, it was a solo hike so I talked politics to myself.”

“don't ya just hate folks who brag about all the hiking they do?”

“I don't know how to put the pics here on the backpacker, but you can go to these:

http://community.webshots.com/user/uphillklimber
this is both my husband and myself with some TTer's

and here are a few I've done myself:
http://community.webshots.com/album/470377907BGqsKT
http://community.webshots.com/album/471074996vHRcpX”

“Suzy's a cutie........”

“I'm surprised you even got any comments here anyway. I've done some backpacking and have commented on both type of threads and still get ignored. That's why lately you won't see much of me around here, there's usually not much to talk about....Maybe you've got to be "special" or something. Whatever...I don't have time for this stuff anyway.”
Skeetah bait
5:45:12 PM
1/15/06

I wanna be special!!!!! Puhleeeze don't ignore me!”

“Hey Skeetah Bait!!”

“Family came over to Germany while I was there in 1977 so we traveled the countryside.
Dad, Sis, and Mom on top of the Zugspitze in 1977. Recognize anything here Skeetah bait?
”

“Check out that Funky Gym Bag!”

“those pants are cool!!”

“I've got a pair of pants just like them.”

“so it was you that stole my pants!! never trust a hobbit,short people are dangerous”

“Chappy, you talkin, 'bout those pants??? ;) Yeah, I think I wore some womens pants that same plaid type back in the late '60's to school.....Oh, are you talkin' 'bout the Zugspitze....that was one amazing trip! Skiing in Germany was sooo different than here in the NE. Had a bit of a problem with the altitude, took a day to get used to it.

Hi MarkO...sorry 'bout the attitude....just having a day here.....”

“Can we get back to the thread topic, "Backpacking with erwin"?

Thanks”

“Anyone gone lately? Been took busy skiing. Will go on a "blackout" day...Oh, that's right we've got a backpacking trip coming up in Feb....on a "blackout" day from skiing.”

“I think Violin once talked about backpacking and how he'd like to try it someday, didn't he? That's the only backpacking talk I remember.”

“I haven't been out since October, but I'm hoping to get out soon.”