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    Haven't been on in a long time. . .

    Hi all. I have not been on in at least a year or two, thought I would drop in and say hello.

    Also, does anyone know what conditions are like in the hundred miles right now? Last time I was up...
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    I have a tarp tent and it is great for keeping...

    I have a tarp tent and it is great for keeping bugs out, but if it rains, condensation keeps splashing down on me, not hard but enough to get one soggy overnight. I would opt for a bit of extra...
  3. He can acclimate to it while on the trail just...

    He can acclimate to it while on the trail just like anyone else can.
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    I think the question might be whether you can...

    I think the question might be whether you can camp outside designated camping areas. I have never seen signs prohibiting that.
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    It's 441 miles to Hanover, nh and 773 miles to...

    It's 441 miles to Hanover, nh and 773 miles to the CT/NY border.
    At 20 miles/day, that gets you to:

    Unless you are in supremely good physical condition, you will not make 20 miles per day...
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    I use the Energizer from Walmart and use lithium...

    I use the Energizer from Walmart and use lithium batteries in it. Works great, just a bit heavier, but four different settings.
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    The police should start to do so also, then.

    The police should start to do so also, then.
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    I have to disagree. First, thoughts of a...

    I have to disagree.

    First, thoughts of a fine might keep some people from going out at all, and that would lessen support for the trails and parks.

    Second, thoughts of a fine might cost...
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    Incredibly muddy out there. I just got back from...

    Incredibly muddy out there. I just got back from the Hundred Miles, and it was quite a slog. If I had known how much it would rain, I wouldn't have gone, but I did it-- it rained five days of the...
  10. Those seem like reasonable questions to me.

    Those seem like reasonable questions to me.
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    I just got back from a hundred mile trip...

    I just got back from a hundred mile trip yesterday. It is MUDDY up there. I wore trail runners. If I had to do it again, I would have worn heavy boots. Three reasons-- protection, stability, and...
  12. Maine: Shuttles from Abol bridge area back to Monson?

    Anyone know someone to call from Abol Bridge area who would shuttle to Monson? I plan on leaving from Monson monday morning, not sure when I will arrive at Abol Bridge, but will be probably 8 or 9...
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    Yes, I don't think cheese would last me as long...

    Yes, I don't think cheese would last me as long as it would take to spoil. That being said, in terms of lasting without getting greasy or even looking bad, a wheel of smoked gouda is my top choice.
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    Conditions on Maryland AT right now?

    Has anyone been on the AT in Maryland recently? I am thinking of going up next weekend or the weekend after for a day hike or an overnighter with the new dog, just to see how he does.
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    I just use a big garbage bag for a liner, and a...

    I just use a big garbage bag for a liner, and a small waterproof bag for my snacks during the day. Seems to work fine.
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    Thanks everyone. I have put him next to some real...

    Thanks everyone. I have put him next to some real dachshunds, and he is definitely not all dachshund. He is not long enough or short enough, and his face is too broad. Not to mention the big webbed...
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    Checking back in

    Maybe I should have put this in the dog thread--

    I haven't been on Whiteblaze in a while, I have been busy. I went on a hike in Northern Virginia in November, and to make a long story short, I...
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    Bears will probably not come near if you have a...

    Bears will probably not come near if you have a dog, no matter what size. It's the smell. I would not, however, let the possibility of bears change your decision of whether to take her or not.
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    As long as you are adaptable and willing to make adjustments as you go along, I would think there would be no problem with just getting some gear and going for it, and working your way into shape. I...
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    Why not a tarptent squall? 2 pounds and...

    Why not a tarptent squall? 2 pounds and advertised for 2 people.
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    I can't see trail maintainers being so willing to volunteer their time when it comes to patching up trails torn up by mountain bikes. (And yes, I used to bike offroad a lot, so I know the culture,...
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    The best way to train for hauling a backpack up...

    The best way to train for hauling a backpack up and down mountains is to haul a backpack up and down mountains.

    Start doing some weekend backpacking trips with your planned thru-hike weight, if...
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    You don't have to fill it up all the way.;)

    You don't have to fill it up all the way.;)
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    I address this issue by putting some amount in a...

    I address this issue by putting some amount in a bottle in my pack, and the rest in the bladder. That way when I "run out" I still have the reserve amount.
  25. Naturewanderer, can you tell us more? I don't...

    Naturewanderer, can you tell us more? I don't know anything about him, but I sure would like to hear.
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