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    I thought that Damascus had banned tenting in...

    I thought that Damascus had banned tenting in town?
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    I got some Duluth Trading Post underwear for...

    I got some Duluth Trading Post underwear for Christmas. I don’t think I will ever buy another brand. They are awesome and this is from someone who frequently went commando - to work, hiking,...
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    I am 6'3" and sleep often (at home and less often...

    I am 6'3" and sleep often (at home and less often on the trail) in a WBB XLC DL. I don't sleep as well anywhere else. The only minor issue I have is that the bugnet pushes my right foot inwards a...
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    This might be of interest to you: ...

    This might be of interest to you:

    http://www.appalachiantrials.com/reconnecting/
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    I like your question. I have thought the same...

    I like your question. I have thought the same thing myself. We are currently improving upon nature's product by applying a solution that improves down's ability to repel moisture.
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    A couple of thoughts (opinions); 1.) It seems...

    A couple of thoughts (opinions);

    1.) It seems to me that too much emphasis and maybe anxiety is placed on "planning a thru-hike". In my view the preparation should be some shakedown hikes so that...
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    I am no expert on hammocks though I did sleep for...

    I am no expert on hammocks though I did sleep for about three straight months in my ENO last year (in my backyard). If you are going to use a sleeping pad for under insulation I highly recommend a...
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    I am responding for my son (Paragon on WB). ...

    I am responding for my son (Paragon on WB).

    Trail Name: Littlefoot
    Direction:NOBO
    Started: March 23, 2014
    Approach Trail: Yes

    Today he arrived in Nantahala
  9. That is very interesting. Anyone know what it...

    That is very interesting. Anyone know what it weighs?
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    I have used every type of chemical treatment...

    I have used every type of chemical treatment available and have been satisfied with most. However now that I have used this; http://www.rei.com/product/866577/sawyer-mini-water-filter#descriptionTab...
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    slbirdnerd, I am an ASM in a Boy Scout Troop. I...

    slbirdnerd, I am an ASM in a Boy Scout Troop. I teach all the outdoors type MB's including Hiking, Backpacking, Canoeing, Wilderness Survival, Orienteering, etc. Regarding Backpacking - I have always...
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    My 18 year old son and I will do the approach...

    My 18 year old son and I will do the approach trail on Saturday. Sunday morning he will continue NOBO and I will return to our truck and home. He has a buzz cut haircut and wears glasses. His name is...
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    For me, having trekking poles is like having four...

    For me, having trekking poles is like having four wheel drive when going uphill. The pole plants also add some interest to the repetitive motion of walking. Trekking poles make hiking easier and more...
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    ........behind MARINES!

    ........behind MARINES!
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    My circumstances in life prevent me from ever...

    My circumstances in life prevent me from ever thru-hiking the AT but I do section hike when I can. My son has an interest in thru-hiking though and after downloading a free chapter I think that I...
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    I have 3 pairs of this model - a pair for myself...

    I have 3 pairs of this model - a pair for myself and each of my 2 boys have a pair. This is one of the best pieces of hiking gear that I have ever bought. They are like having 4 wheel drive when...
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    I suppose you all have heard this before but...

    I suppose you all have heard this before but there is a name for the first person down the trail - it's "Webface".
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    Thanks Muddy. I knew that there was someone who...

    Thanks Muddy. I knew that there was someone who knew more than I do about the properties of these (flammable) liquids.
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    I don't like heet as the fumes are toxic. I don't...

    I don't like heet as the fumes are toxic. I don't know if it's more efficient than alcohol or not but I won't use it even if it is twice as efficient because of its toxicity.
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    I can't believe that nobody has posted this easy...

    I can't believe that nobody has posted this easy solution that is taught at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. Simply swallow the toothpaste. To some it may seem gross but it really isn't. You don't...
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    Good input WOO. I have never used a jerky pump...

    Good input WOO. I have never used a jerky pump though that probably gives you a uniform thickness. I just try to slice it all the same thickness and it turns out very well. I have given a lot away...
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    Met an interesting thru-hiker with an 80 lb pack...

    Met an interesting thru-hiker with an 80 lb pack on Mt. Rogers. His trail name was very descriptive of a habit he had. His trail name was "Itchy Balls". I have other stories about him but it would...
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    https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/c101.0...

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    Trail Days has got to be a source of many drunk...

    Trail Days has got to be a source of many drunk hiker stories.
  25. Wow! You do have a lot of gear. With two boys in...

    Wow! You do have a lot of gear. With two boys in Scouts, my credit card has been overused at REI and other places. One of my boys definately has the backpacking bug and the other may still get it. We...
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