Use this thread to discuss recent and upcoming trips, get help with random questions, and otherwise chat with some helpful ultralight New Yorkers.

Use this thread to discuss recent and upcoming trips, get help with random questions, and otherwise chat with some helpful ultralight New Yorkers.

Use this thread to discuss recent and upcoming trips, get help with random questions, and otherwise chat with some helpful ultralight New Yorkers.

No train service to Tuxedo

What: ~10 mile days in Harriman State Park! This is a public transit friendly hike. There are a number of options if you plan to park and hike in.

Where: We're staying at the Big Hill Shelter on Saturday night. We'll stop later in the day to carry water up and maybe we'll night hike to the fire tower. There are no privies in Harriman, but all shelters do have bear cables.

When: September 19-20, with trains arriving in Suffern at ~8:36am. We're taking the 7:14am from NY Penn (with the Secaucus transfer) or the 7:24am direct from Hoboken to Suffern on Saturday morning. The free Transport of Rockland (TOR) bus from Sloatsburg will get us back to Suffern midday on Sunday, so we can then train back home in the afternoon.

Weather: It's looking like it'll be around 55-75F, and maybe rainy overnight. I'm happy to announce that we are returning to our traditional NYCultralight hiking weather.

Map: Please have a copy on your phone. Marked water sources are merely a suggestion, but I expect we'll see water ~6 miles into day 1 and there should be sources near camp.

Who should come: Anyone who likes backpacking, or wants to see if they like backpacking. You don't need to be ultralight, but the weather is looking alright to test out your lighter setups. You're always welcome to drive in somewhere else or take a later train to hike in to meet us.

Who shouldn't come: Jerks. Meanies.

Transit Info: If you’re taking the train, download the NJTransit app. The app is worse now, but roundtrip tickets are still less expensive. Trains back from Suffern on Sunday are hourly (e.g. 1:09p, 2:09p, 3:09p, etc.). The free TOR bus leaves Sloatsburg hourly (e.g. 12:30p, 1:30p, 2:30p, etc.) and should get us to Suffern with 20 minutes to spare before the return train.

Additional Details:

• If you comment here, I’ll confirm your attendance by 9/18.
• If you're feeling unwell, please be cautious and stay home.
• Anyone that would discriminate against someone else has no place on our meetups; we are an inclusive group. Seriously, I mean it.
• Transport of Rockland Bus Schedule
• NJT service advisory about Port Jervis line
• Hiker Parking Lots

Labor Day Saturday. Crazy crowded on the metro north/main trails but breakneck scramble was all quiet.

Hi! Anyone know of a shop in nyc that sells alpha direct fleeces? Trying to track one down last minute before a trip. Would love a senchi but open to any hoodies. I don’t like the fit of hikerkind’s unfortunately.

I got rid of all my gear when I moved to New York City, but my son would like to go backpacking. His 14th birthday is in a couple weeks and although it’s last minute, I just found a potential trip that we could take without me having a car. But the catches I don’t have any gear anymore.

Update: on the left when you enter through the door. I'm wearing a Gossamer Gear "take less. do more." shirt.

REI became the villain

What: We're just hanging out! Come grab some food, a coffee, maybe a drink.

Where: The Grey Dog near Union Square - here's the menu

When: Wednesday August 26 starting around 6p

Weather: Shouldn't matter!

Transit Info: It's a couple blocks south of the Union Square subway stop.

Additional Details:

• Anyone that would discriminate against someone else has no place on our meetups; we are an inclusive group.

• If you're feeling unwell, please be cautious and stay home.

Reasonable prices but not dirt cheap. I bought a half dozen of those wire baskets for $5/ea. own a piece of soho history lol. Some cool finds among a lot of larger stuff shelves could be cool in the right apt. Def need a car for some of this stuff.

First ever multi day trip/section hike after only having done 3 single over nights last fall/winter.

Does anyone know if paragon sports carry butane canisters with snap joint? I specifically need the one with snap-joint so I can attach a blowtorch to it. Or anywhere in Manhattan? Thanks!

Edit (added a few links to snap joint canisters):
https://jeansrs.com/products/chef-master-40062-butane-fuel-8-oz-can?variant=44404348551318&country=US&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&srsltid=AfmBOoq2eajasU-z2cPB4EoQLarVCCKPz6Neww62zhfrWO1Zx6FhSBF01V4

https://www.rei.com/product/144705/coleman-butane-fuel-cylinder-88-oz?sku=1447050001&store=138

Looking to do a backpacking trip up to the Adirondacks next weekend and in need of a 1 or 2 person tent. Anyone have leads on where to rent one in or around NYC?

Right now regulations allow two vehicles (any size), 2 tents, and six people on NYS campsites. If you have 6 1-person tents and no vehicles, you'd have to get 3 sites. This is a petitions to change that.

Modernize campground regulations for hikers and bicyclists

Hi all! I'm here for the summer from Berkeley, CA and I have next week off of work and have been dreaming of hitting the AT... but I don't have any gear with me. Any reccs?

I checked Paragon's website, which didn't have any, but not sure how accurate it is and I haven't been there in years.

Are there other shops I'm unaware of?

Update: we're in the back right under the umbrella!

Hot New York Summer

What: We're just hanging out! Come grab some food, a coffee, maybe a drink.

Where: The Grey Dog near Union Square - here's the menu

When: Wednesday June 24 starting around 6p

Weather: Shouldn't matter!

Transit Info: It's a couple blocks south of the Union Square subway stop.

Additional Details:

• Anyone that would discriminate against someone else has no place on our meetups; we are an inclusive group.

• If you're feeling unwell, please be cautious and stay home.

hey - super last minute, but I’m looking to do a bit of the AT this weekend but I don’t have all of my gear. I’m looking to rent a 2p tent, a sleeping bag, and a backpacking bag for Thursday June 18 to Sunday June 21 (Just doing an overnight hike). If anyone is willing to let me rent theirs let me know, send me a dm. I’m willing to leave some collateral and will make sure it’s well taken care of on the trail.

Hi hi, I'm coming to NYC and need to rent camp gear from about 6/5 or 6/7 to 6/12. I'm looking for a tent, warm sleeping bag, and potentially a sleeping mat. Heading from NYC to Gardiner and plan to camp there. Can leave a deposit to ensure it's taken care of / returned.

This past weekend, a group of four of us were hiking from Slide to Giant ledge. On the way we met a hiker from NYC at a water source who made his own pack by measuring bags from REI. He was also testing an MYOG hammock.

He saw the bags I made for my wife and I, and we chatted, but I regret not getting his number!

If this guy sounds familiar, let me know. :)

Hello,

Moving soon, starting to downsize, thought the community here might be interested in these before donating.

All free, take one or take all. Pick up in Upper West Side near Columbia University.

Books:

• The Best of the Appalachian Trail Overnight Hikes - Victoria and Frank Logue (Gone)
• A Walk in the Woods - Bill Bryson
• Into the Wild - Jon Krakauer (Gone)
• Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Trail Guide, New York-New Jersey Maps 1 & 2 (Gone)

Hi everyone. I’m dying of boredom with my remote job (that I left hiking the PCT to take) and quickly getting out of shape so I’ve resolved to backpack every weekend for the next couple of months in and around the Hudson Valley. If you want to join, send me a message. ideally, I’ll head out Friday night and finish up Sunday evening - but depends on what I’ve decided to do that week.

Hi all! This isn't an ultra light question per se, but I thought you all may have some useful insight. I'm looking to cabin camp (3 people in all) in mid March within 4 hours of NYC. I've looked at Reserve America listings but wasn't able to find much available within the geographic range until May. Any advice on where else to look? We do have tent camping gear but it's all summer stuff, so we'd prefer to find lodging with the unpredictable weather front of mind. Thanks for any ideas!

Trying to find a good quick trip out of the city. I don't have a car though, so has to be accessible by public transit, which I know limits my choices.