Greetings hikers and welcome to the TOPO! Explorer hiking and backpacking forum. This forum is what you make it, but a few guidelines first:

1. Let’s keep it real for everyone – no profanity, no trash talking, and no commercialization. If you find someone breaking these rules – flag their post as inappropriate and we’ll take care of it.

2. Please search the forums first before starting a new thread. The advice you’re seeking might already be posted.

3. Have fun – this is your place to share great hikes, tips and tricks for long trips, gear suggestions and more.

Enjoy!

- Mike and the TOPO! Explorer Team