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As others have stated, I think there is a realistic fear of the masses getting the wrong idea of the AT after seeing the Hollywood version of a humorous book. Though I hope many people understand...

I prefer the method of weighting the loose end of the rope, throwing it over the hanging branch first. After the weighted end has fallen back to you, run that side of the rope thru a beaner clipped...

Hmmm, after actually bothering to view Rock's advice of the Luxury Lite I see why reading IS fundamental. Nice concept but looks like a ground chair. Me thinks a rope suspension system would make...

I don't bother with a chair so this idea is just off the top of my pointy head. Instead of hauling a standalone chair could one use their existing pack (since it should already fit your back...

I always carry my super sharp wit but at times I will resort to my super small swiss army knife.

Wow! At 13 ozs. that's pretty darn heavy and a bit overkill. You could drop at least half pound off your total weight if you'd switch from your REI 13 oz. mug to just about any plastic mug.

That's actually a great idea! I think I'll get a dog too so I can store my gun, cell phone and MP3 player in it's pack. I'll call him 'Scape Goat and deny ownership until need something from his...

"Be prepared." - Lord Baden Powell

Jetboil french press. Easy and quick, but mostly because I would use the Jetboil anyway I may as well use their coffee accessory.

Personally, I like having my battery powered gear (headlamp and MP3 player) to use the same size battery (AAA) so my spare battery(ies) are interchangeable.

Man, if I were to wake to the sound of anyone's alarm clock while camping I'd be one unhappy camper.

Alarm clock? I don't need no stinkin' alarm clock!

LOL That's brilliant. Wish I thought of it.

I am considering leaving my MSR Sweetwater filter at home and going only with Aqua Mira. However, one big plus of my filter is that it allows me to use the tubing to pump the water from a stream...

Perhaps you can carry a chainsaw in on one hike and hide it off trail in it's own stealth shelter for future use. Of course this means you'll need to purchase another chainsaw. Just make sure it's a...

I don't understand everyones need to see a mission statement on a backpacking forum. lol Maybe I'm not the expert online-hiiker that some are, but what's to know?

It's a forum on hiking. What...

Yeah, walking into Russia is not a place where the saying, "It's easier to get forgiveness than permission." applies.

I'd like to know what his thoughts were on getting thru Russia without prior...

Jeez, you're just asking to go to jail or have to pay serious fines if you get caught doing that or god forbid, your container actually does cause an accident. Right? Shipping a hazardous container...

Just to add to those thoughts which are on the money; If you have a company which does enought business to warrant 50 employees manufacturing a product then that usually means you are already in a...

Never said it didn't. Personal feats are indeed amazing but keep them personal. When you start attaching the term "Record" to what should just be a personal accomplishment then you open yourself to...

Ooops. Double posted below.

I'm not faulting anyone. To each his own and all that. There are certainly worse things in this world than speed hiking. However, to make sport out of something that is intrinsically tied to...

They only work in the States.

One thing I like to do when I'm on the road is listen to Sirius satellite radio over the internet if all I have is my laptop. Obviously, you have to have a wi-fi connection and computer, but if...

For us non-hunters, when is deer season?

I would think the best book ON the AT would be the one I found in a shelter but didn't have to carry. :D

By the time 3 years rolls by you will have read every book about the AT. read 'em all! I...