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Originally Posted by Wise Old Owl

Knifes as a cutting tools is an extremely personal decision based on the user, the situation and level of skill. No one should impress upon you what is “best.” Best is a relative term. There are countless varieties and uses. Knives are categorized into fixed or folding, full, partial or hidden tang, serrated or plain edge, stainless or carbon steel, etc. Entire volumes of books can be written about blade selection. All I will recommend is buying the best you can afford and buying quality. You will

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Ok, I've been doing day hikes since Jan as I slowly purchased my gear. This past Friday I added the final missing piece, the tent. Now I am ready to start doing an over night or two. What I really want to know is this. Next Spring; (Apr-May) I plan on section hiking all of GA. How much, and what type of clothing should I carry?

Well that was a close call. Dr. says it's a sprain! Which means a mobility brace and crutches for a week until we see him again. It's a good thing I have one of those collapsible wagons that "Hop along Cassidy" has always wanted to ride in. (I'm sensing a trail name here.) I might try to make it to the park tomorrow just to see how he could make that work.

Keeping it Real,
Sully

Originally Posted by Pressure D

Blissful - I'm starting the next day maybe i will bump into you on the trail.

We had a wonderful walk this morning and reached our goal of 5 laps around the park! We saw a squirrel carrying a baby squirrel in it's mouth which is something none of us have ever seen, totally cool. This will be our morning routine hopefully 6 days a week. I have school backpacks which we will be filling up with things and taking with us until we get all of our gear. I don't know if dogs usually have trail names but we came up with one for Charlie. Her trail name will be "The Sloth." ...