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    Warren, I’m not trying to argue with or...

    Warren,

    I’m not trying to argue with or embarrass you, I’m just curious. I could even be a prospective buyer. Other White Blaze readers may also find additional information useful, both for...
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    Frolicking Dinosaurs, Jeez, you guys are tough...

    Frolicking Dinosaurs,

    Jeez, you guys are tough (Post #25).

    Once upon a time, being stripped naked by a strange woman and bathed had great appeal.

    Sometime, between then and now, that desire...
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    Frolicking Dinosaurs, Re Post #23, address please.

    Frolicking Dinosaurs, Re Post #23, address please.
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    Chache, Oh, gawd, I can’t believe you asked...

    Chache,

    Oh, gawd, I can’t believe you asked that question (Post #3), “How small can you stuff it?”

    The standard retort is, “If it was up your a$$, you’d know.”
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    DrewNC2005, You advise: “If I had it to do...

    DrewNC2005,

    You advise:

    “If I had it to do over again, I would probably use 1.1 oz for the shell and possibly the liner as well. I used momentum.90 from thru-hiker this time and while it is...
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    Terrapin Too, You advise (Post #9), “I've...

    Terrapin Too,

    You advise (Post #9), “I've eaten Mountain House meals ten years after purchase.”

    This brings another question: What happens to freeze-dried meals once they’re past their...
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    The nutrition needed to sustain you, just sitting...

    The nutrition needed to sustain you, just sitting in a shelter a looooong time, isn't the same as the nutrition you need for, say, a thru-hike.

    I can appreciate the dissatisfaction of someone...
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    Rain Man, Post #14 is a wonderful post. Thank...

    Rain Man,

    Post #14 is a wonderful post. Thank you.

    You advised:

    “(S)omeone asked about donating a computer to Miss Janet's place. IMHO, that is evidence of "criticism" (someone not happy...
  9. Thread: wool blankets

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    Odietamo, I, too, appreciate wool. It seems...

    Odietamo,

    I, too, appreciate wool. It seems to have some, perhaps chemical, affinity with our bodies which fleece doesn’t have. It also has better retained warmth when wet than down filled...
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    Local advises (Post #22), “The suspicion is that...

    Local advises (Post #22), “The suspicion is that the crooks have connections with someone in a Toyota garage, and call in the vin number, then make a key to fit the vehicle.”

    It’s not at all...
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    Oh, the irreverence. Apology in advance.

    British army medical briefing, circa 1943:

    “Don’t forget: A woman for children, a boy for pleasure, but for real ecstasy, a goat.”

    I, too, want a goat "trained and certified for what they...
  12. Thread: Soap?

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    Soap?

    I was told by a chemistry teacher, long ago, that the primary function of soaps is to greatly reduce the adhesive, or “magnetic,” properties of grease or oil (think perspiration). After this, water...
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    Flyingduckmonster, I, as is Blissful, am...

    Flyingduckmonster,

    I, as is Blissful, am intrigued by your concern, “The Shenandoahs are the part that worry most folks, and I'd be doing those really early in the season, when there are less...
  14. Thread: Knives

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    Mora Knife.

    Reference Funbun’s post (#116): “I bought a Mora SL-1. ... It's smaller than I thought ... I like the "Old World" craftmanship in this knife. ... I got the laminated steel version.”

    I thought I’d...
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    Aswah, Thank you for the abbreviated form of...

    Aswah,

    Thank you for the abbreviated form of your awakening (Post #2).

    I experienced this attending a no-name prep school, taking English courses. It has stayed with me.

    I was offered a...
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    I like Zeiss optics and have one monocular and a...

    I like Zeiss optics and have one monocular and a few of their binoculars. Their six-power monocular isn’t all that difficult to hold steady. Rest as much of your hand as you can - which is not...
  17. Thread: DIY hiking poles

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    When hiking through wooded areas, you'll see them...

    When hiking through wooded areas, you'll see them laying about on the ground. Whenever I've needed a hiking stick, only rarely have I had to venture far from the trail to get one.

    I'll sometimes...
  18. Thread: Monocular Nipple

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    I read this thread topic - Monocular Nipple -...

    I read this thread topic - Monocular Nipple - which caused me to quickly glance over, somewhat nervously, to read the right hand column. I worried whether I should read any further about some...
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    I usually carry a knife and use one almost daily,...

    I usually carry a knife and use one almost daily, more often non-hiking than when hiking. If you’re planning to Live outdoors, however, a knife can become a fairly essential tool.

    A folding knife...
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    Confused.

    Are you telling us you bought this or, are you asking whether we think this is a good idea?
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    Questions, such as “What’s the best Chemical...

    Questions, such as “What’s the best Chemical treatment for water?” typically elicit the same responses:

    “I just drink it straight from the source and I’m just fine!”

    You’re just fine, so far. ...
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    Rock Star, You’re concerned about fit since...

    Rock Star,

    You’re concerned about fit since these are only in men’s sizes and in a European fit.

    I have a different shirt from England, so this may all be moot. I prefer large sizes for a...
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    Avon “Skin-So-Soft”

    I usually try Avon “Skin-So-Soft” first, to remove anything sticky. It works most of the time.

    Skin-So-Soft is my solvent of choice because it doesn’t seem to harm anything. I suspect the worst...
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    You’re employed where it’s becoming more and more...

    You’re employed where it’s becoming more and more difficult to fill vacancies. It’s not going to get any better in the near future. The longer you stay, the greater the probability that the...
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    I suppose you plan to place (1) a ground cloth...

    I suppose you plan to place (1) a ground cloth down first, then (2) the tent floor, then (3) the sleeping pad, and finally (4) your sleeping bag.

    Why not just eliminate the ground cloth?

    Just...
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