Dude! That sucks. Like the stove bit.

Snowshoe backpacking season is coming for me! Empty trails, no bugs, and it's nice and quiet.

Didn't do a trip last year, but am itching to do a couple this winter. I'm just a bit south of the Adirondacks and the Catskills, and really close to being able to hop onto part of the A.T.

How are the hammocks? I've always used either a ground bivy or a solo tent. The hammocks sound awesome, especially since I'll be in spots with plenty of trees to hang from.