>>357790Yeah I was thinking as it happened that if this bear considers me a threat to her cubs that'll be the end of me, luckily she was happy just stealing my leftover chicken, as seen here. We had one of those corny moments where we stared each other in the eye when she stood up after I'd gotten out of the car, I like to think she wasn't just considering whether I'd make good lunch or not.
>>357810It is an Ozark, it was actually my first tent I didn't borrow, and I went back to borrowing until I replaced it. It rained on this trip and we were dryer outside, it became a covered pool. My new one isn't great, it's a Coleman Weathermaster, but it's already outlasted the Ozark and we haven't had any serious leaks despite it raining every time we go.
>>357786Boots are what I'm looking at getting now, I've been hiking in low-cut sneakers and they've been fine for most walking trails but we've started getting into more difficult hikes so I'm in need of more support. I'm going to check out some Meindls this weekend and see how I like those, I hear they're worth the price, any thoughts?
Some info on the environment: We usually go to Crawford Notch in New Hampshire, that's where this happened. The trails we've hit aren't too difficult, it's more about taking it in than pushing the limit for us, the biggest concerns are rocky areas and wet areas. I also LARP a bit, so being able to run through crappy terrain is a must.
