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  1. Thread: Wild ponies

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    One other thing, our hike was late July. Looking...

    One other thing, our hike was late July. Looking back, I would have gone about one week later as the blueberries would be in full swing. We had blueberries, but I could see that a week or two,...
  2. Thread: Wild ponies

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    A trip report from this section: Just back...

    A trip report from this section:

    Just back from a 4 day 35+ mile trip near Damascus with eight Boy Scouts and 6 Adults. (Add about 8/10 miles going all the way to Damascus (Southboud is easier...
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    When I had my Boy Scouts on the South Section...

    When I had my Boy Scouts on the South Section Roan Mt. hiking north to Kincora, we stayed at Mountain Harbour and at Kincora. Since it was "off season" we were the only ones at both hostels. Had...
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    Tarptent Rainbow II

    Tarptent Rainbow II
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    Would not give this advice had you not asked. ...

    Would not give this advice had you not asked.

    I am a fairly successful business person with a family of 6. If my company were to move me today to a different city, I would not be a renter...
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    I own and use a Lightpath III that I received as...

    I own and use a Lightpath III that I received as a replacement for a deffective fly on a no longer produced MH tent. I only use this tent when I am sharing space with another adult, otherwise, I use...
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    I have had groups of Indiana Boy Scouts on two...

    I have had groups of Indiana Boy Scouts on two seperate trips one from Roan Mt. to Kincora (hiking North) and one from Hurricane campground to Damascus hiking south. Both trips were great. The boys...
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    Having delt with lots of Boy Scouts learning to...

    Having delt with lots of Boy Scouts learning to backpack (while being safe and comfortable) and their Mothers (and fathers) who are full of fear, I agree that fear = more gear. You would be amazed...
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    I have a DR and use the liner. Most of my...

    I have a DR and use the liner. Most of my backpacking in in Central/Southern IN in the spring/summer/fall. In a HUGE downpoor for an extended period of time, the liner catches the misting that...
  10. Thread: Eagle Scouts

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    While I was a Scout Master (and still for boys...

    While I was a Scout Master (and still for boys making Eagle now that were under my care as an SM) I purchase a gift. I try to base the gift on the boy and his likes/needs. For some, I would not get...
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    I had a group of Boy Scouts on that section two...

    I had a group of Boy Scouts on that section two years ago, MH was our 1/2 way point. We intended to camp in their field, but since there were no hikers (other than us), I rented the entire loft for...
  12. Thread: Tarptent

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    I am 6'2" and 250. I use a TarpTent Rainbow II...

    I am 6'2" and 250. I use a TarpTent Rainbow II as my solo tent. I have also shared my space with another adult (not my size, but full size). I have had my Rainbow II is some very long lasting hard...
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    I take younger (11/12 year olds) backpacking...

    I take younger (11/12 year olds) backpacking several times a year. I am a Scout Master and introduce them to backpacking slowly. I am in central IN, so we never have any huge climbs like you might...
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    Two on one side for the head of the axe (either...

    Two on one side for the head of the axe (either side of the shaft). One loop on the other end for the shaft.
  15. Am 6'2" was 320, now 250. Finding a bag to...

    Am 6'2" was 320, now 250.

    Finding a bag to fit was my hardest item. I found three that each worked very well, I have used all three, but mostly use the last one exclusively now:

    1. Marmot...
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    I dropped about 80 lbs from January to June last...

    I dropped about 80 lbs from January to June last year for a Philmont backpacking trip (I went from 320 to 235). The BSA fat police are serious on us leaders.

    Anyway, I have always worked out...
  17. Long time SM who has had Boy Scouts on the AT...

    Long time SM who has had Boy Scouts on the AT twice in the past three years. We tent rather than using the shelters, but not for YPT reasons. Anyone exercising common sense can use a single room...
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    You are going to get a lot of answers here and of...

    You are going to get a lot of answers here and of course, it all depends on $$$ and your style of backpacking (ultra-light, light or mid - Is anyone really heavy LOL)

    On the high end ($300 to...
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    Lot of Alps gear is used by Boy Scouts (they get...

    Lot of Alps gear is used by Boy Scouts (they get a really nice discount). Our Troop has 6 of the Merimac tents (4 person tents I beleive). We would never use them for backpacking, but they are...
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    While I love Maine (in the summer), I must agree...

    While I love Maine (in the summer), I must agree with the previous posters, long winters keep more people in the house and therefore, they have less opportunity to fight. Of course if Chicago showed...
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    I hike with groups (often) of Boy Scouts, and we...

    I hike with groups (often) of Boy Scouts, and we have personal gear and crew gear. The same principal applied when I hike with just my son.

    Shelter
    Kitchen (stove, pot, soap, scrub pad)
    Spices...
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    We often hike in groups of eight to 12 people...

    We often hike in groups of eight to 12 people (Boy Scouts). Our system, which works very well for groups is as follows:

    Two liquid fuel stoves (MSR Dragon Fly, Wisperlite, etc...). Liquid fuel...
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    First, a good resource, even for an experienced...

    First, a good resource, even for an experienced backpacker, is the Merit Badge booklet on Backpacking from the BSA. Yes, it will suggest safety more than you might like and will suggest gear that is...
  24. Thread: Pack for kid

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    If you expect that kid to grow (taller) much...

    If you expect that kid to grow (taller) much more, I would like to recommend the Deuter ACT Lite 65+10. Deuter packs (at least this model) can adjust over a huge range. The price and weight are very...
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    I own a BA Lost Ranger 15 degree bag. I have...

    I own a BA Lost Ranger 15 degree bag. I have found it to be accurately rated.
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