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  1. Thread: DC Shuttle

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    DC Shuttle

    Need Shuttle from DC airport to Shenandoah NP any suggestions. Looked at the list but does not show that route.
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    Yep,going to do that too. Just filling a short...

    Yep,going to do that too. Just filling a short section I have not hike in the park.
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    Clingman to Newfound

    Due to a lack of water I have to planned some day hikes. So if I hike from Newfound gap to Clingmans Dome how do I get back down to my car without walking? Do I get a shuttle or try to bum a ride?
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    Where to stay in Hot Springs Nc

    Going with a group of 5 to Hot Springs for a three day section hike on the AT. Any suggestion on where to stay in town before and after the hike?
  5. Thread: bag liner

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    What temperature range would you recommend?

    What temperature range would you recommend?
  6. Thread: bag liner

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    bag liner

    ho
    as anyone used just a .bag linero a hike
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    Garmin Oregon 450 t or not to t

    Looking at the (Garmin) Oregon 450. It is best to buy without the t or with it. Can I download better topo maps on line.
  8. Thread: New tent.

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    Excellentsuggestion. This is why I like this web...

    Excellentsuggestion. This is why I like this web site. There are a bunch of good leads.My experiences are limited but I have good idea of what I am looking for sinceI can see the plus and minus of...
  9. Thread: New tent.

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    good idea, Tarptent

    good idea, Tarptent
  10. Thread: New Tent

    by McFrancis
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    New Tent

    Looking to buy a new tent this spring. Any suggestion. Looking at Big Agnes or Tarptent. Looking for two man, light weight and potentially free standing.
  11. Thread: New tent.

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    New tent.

    Looking to buy a new tent. Looking for a light weight two man. Two reason for two man is storing stuff in tent and usually hiking with some buddies. Looking at Big Agnes or a tartent. Any other...
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    Looking at the Deuter 50 +10 down sizing from...

    Looking at the Deuter 50 +10 down sizing from Kellty Redcloud. Took the compression sack all the way down. Will most likely get a smaller sized one.
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    Bad spelling.

    Bad spelling.
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    Looking at a deuter act lite 50 +10 bag. Problem...

    Looking at a deuter act lite 50 +10 bag. Problem as I see it is the bag is a 600 down not 800. Compress to the size of a soccoor ball and valley ball.
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    Sleeping gear configuration

    Trying to go ultra light but found out that sleeping bag istoo big. It is a Mountain Hardware Piute 20 degree bag that isthe single largest thing in may pack. Hiking the AT in spring and fall. So...
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    Will check out the Brooks. Thinner sock? Will...

    Will check out the Brooks. Thinner sock? Will most likely do taped stirrups and prewrap if I go to a trail runner since I am only looking for prevention and notsupport. Should I wear the gaiters...
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    Will look into the trail runner and I am trying...

    Will look into the trail runner and I am trying tolighten the load. Down to 40 pound now but looking to get it down to 35 lbs.What about lateral support. Some
    type of air splint?
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    Boots or insert or what ever for Blisters

    My friend have pointed out that because I get chronicblisters I should get custom boots. I talked to the custom boot maker and hesaid I need insert. Ok I was willing to go that route but he was in...
  19. Thread: custom boots

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    custom boots

    Any leads on where to get custom made boots I have narrow feet b/c and heels. Tired of the blisters.
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    Hot Springs to Davenport Gap Camp sites

    Looking for good camp sites between. Thinking Catpen on night one and somewhere near brown gap on the second night.
  21. Thread: Presidential

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    Hey I greatly appreciate the feed back. Try to...

    Hey I greatly appreciate the feed back. Try to work out the logistic. Would prefer not to stay in the shelter or the huts. I was thinking that if I cut it up into smaller track could avoid the...
  22. Thread: Presidential

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    Presidential

    Going to do the presidential in August. Doing the section from Crawford Notch (US 302) to Pinkham Notch (NH 16). Can anybody give me a realistic time for this section. Going over Mt Washington. ...
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    White mountains

    Starting plan a hike for the AT in the White Mountains in New Hampshire/Maine. Got a few question: Best time of year to go? What is the best section? Going to be flying in so what is the best way to...
  24. Thread: smokies sobo

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    Planning the same trip in April where is the best...

    Planning the same trip in April where is the best place to leave the car going south
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    Great and thanks, got some excellent feedback and...

    Great and thanks, got some excellent feedback and I will check ok the Montbell. The quilting idea sounds good. Already tried on the WM not bad. I will see if I can find a Montbell. Oct and...
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