Cohutta Wilderness Blog

The Cohutta Wilderness

We love this place and I want to take my childern and grandchildren there so please please pratice Leave No Trace Principals! (see links if you don't know what they are)

This land was intensivly logged until the 1920's (70% or so). The area has recovered remakably well. Now all that remains are, old road beds, cables, and the ocassional railroad ties.

It became a wilderness area in 1975 @ 36,977 acres it is the largest NFW in the southeast. (The Cohutta Wilderness ajoins the Big Frog Wilderness (8,055 acres) across the state line in TN.

The Cohutta Wilderness in GA is part of the larger 95,265 acre CWMA.

Highest Points: Big Frog Mountian 4,224(TN) East Cowpen (4,200 ish)
Major Rivers: The Conasauga River, and Jacks River. These 2 give you good reason to always carry sandals when in the Cohuttas.

The Benton MacKaye Trail is in and the Pinhoti Trail Borders the Wilderness

Thursday, February 4, 2010

My Review of Pocket Rocket Stove

Originally submitted at Rock Creek Outfitters

At a mere 3 ounces, MSR's compact and powerful Pocket Rocket™ is the lightest in the “Super Light” category. It includes a durable fitted carrying case allowing the PocketRocket to fit into the smallest pack spaces. Made with high quality stainless steel, aluminum, and brass, the PocketRocket i...

Shazaaaam

By Jkayaker23 from Dalton GA on 2/4/2010

Pros: Powerful, Lightweight, Compact, Easy to Light

Best Uses: Backpacking, Hiking

Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer

What Is Your Gear Style: Comfort Driven

Its hard for me to give something 5 stars. But this does exactly what it says. It lights fast and cooks fast, plain and simple. It does not care for the wind and cold (10 or below) and can be a little shaky so make sure its on level ground. But it will still works well in those conditions. I have used it in the rain, mud, sleet, and snow. It has never failed me.

(legalese)

My Review of Hubba Fast & Light Tent (1 Person)

Originally submitted at Rock Creek Outfitters

The Hubba Fast and Light Tent (1 person) by MSR is the ultimate freestanding solo tent. The Hubba weighs less than 3 pounds (1.3kg) and has been given a new, all-in-one hub-and-swivel pole design that is stronger than ever and still simple to use.

Super light

By Jkayaker from Dalton ga on 2/4/2010

Pros: Packs small, Easy To Set Up, Lightweight, Waterproof

Cons: Zipper Snags

Best Uses: Backpacking

Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer

What Is Your Gear Style: Comfort Driven

This is a very well designed tent, it has two small pockets on the inside. I have stayed in it in the rain and when it was dry outside. The tent is narrow so if your claustrophobic this may not be the best tent for you, but it has a roomy vestibule. But with that out of the way it delivers what it promises, Light weight, east set up, mild condensation (show me a tent that has none), and you can with some practice pack it down very small.

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(legalese)

My Review of Trekker Chair

Originally submitted at Rock Creek Outfitters

The Trekker Chair by Therm-A-Rest is their lightest, most compact convertible chair sleeve that sets up fast and is easily adjustable for maximum comfort. Just put your sleeping pad inside the inserts on each end, and cinch down with the side straps.

Excellent Pickup

By Jkayaker from Dalton, GA on 2/4/2010

Pros: Compact, Lightweight, Dries Quickly, Easy to Pack, Comfortable

Best Uses: Backcountry Camping, Campgrounds

Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer

There is nothing better after a long day on the trail than to be able to sit and lean back (and I don't mean on a log). I have carried a Crazy Creek for years. But I wanted something lighter weight, and easier to pack. And I found the perfect solution. This chair is it, it rolls up small (about the size of 2 tent poles), its comfortable and dries quickly. Just watch where you sit you butt you could puncture you pad, and watch out for sparks!

(legalese)