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    Poll: We have a politicized judiciary. We have a...

    We have a politicized judiciary. We have a politicized Justice Department where a clear case of voter intimidation is not being prosecuted, and the Attorney General has said he would ban handguns. ...
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    Poll: Sorry, Bryce. F.A.I.L. Seeing your post I did...

    Sorry, Bryce. F.A.I.L.

    Seeing your post I did a Google search for the terms "FBI statistics" and "gun violence." Took all of 10 seconds.

    The FBI says gun violence has decreased since its...
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    If it is a U.S. note, with Benjamin Franklin on...

    If it is a U.S. note, with Benjamin Franklin on the front, then it is mine.
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    A very lightweight bright orange mesh "hunter's"...

    A very lightweight bright orange mesh "hunter's" vest that can be draped completely over your pack while hiking---then worn around camp---can be purchased for under $10.00. Check Walmart. (I keep...
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    Poll: I have 6 bags of varying weights, fills, and...

    I have 6 bags of varying weights, fills, and shapes. All have side-zips. I had a center-zip Army Surplus down bag years ago, and liked it plenty except for the weight.

    I'd prefer a center zip...
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    Change socks in the middle of the day, when you...

    Change socks in the middle of the day, when you take your "foot break."

    Tea helps.

    "Whatcha havin for lunch?"

    Bagels, cheese and tea.

    "Thought you hated tea?"
  7. Thread: Survival Camping

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    Since you live in Newport, NC, I'd suggest you...

    Since you live in Newport, NC, I'd suggest you set aside 5 days---a looong weekend---and go try what you are describing right there in the Croatan National Forest. There are some beautiful back...
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    In the winter, I now use a pair of 100% wool...

    In the winter, I now use a pair of 100% wool army-surplus dress pants (I got for 99 cents from a sale bin). These are heavier than my 100% wool dress pants I use in the spring and fall, and got for...
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    Almost certain that the musky, tangy odor you're...

    Almost certain that the musky, tangy odor you're smelling is from galax, which for some reason, is stronger in autumn, though noticeable year-round (unless it is below freezing---cold air does not...
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    No. Never happened to me. :p Since you asked...

    No. Never happened to me. :p

    Since you asked if you are nuts ... :-?....Old Zen saying: Wherever you go, there you are. Meaning, it's all in your head...:eek:

    Sounds like you have fear of...
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    The opinions on this subject are vast and...

    The opinions on this subject are vast and intense, if not vitriolic.

    Yet the ONLY people who could tell you how different it is one way or the other are those people who have done two Thru-hikes...
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    Before the advent of all this new-fangled...

    Before the advent of all this new-fangled ultra-light gear, back in 1986 I spent 10 days climbing in the Wind Rivers of Wyoming. Hiked 16 miles into the Cirque of the Towers with 30 lbs of climbing...
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    Depending on the intensity and proximity of the...

    Depending on the intensity and proximity of the impending doom, I have either a distant awareness of, a healthy respect for, some anxiety about, actual fear of, or perhaps mortal panic about:


    ...
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    What trail(s) are you wanting to profile?

    What trail(s) are you wanting to profile?
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    Contrary view on this: I've done it both ways,...

    Contrary view on this:
    I've done it both ways, and I * highly * recommend a rain cover for this reason: A raincover will keep your entire pack dry. Just using plastic bags inside your pack means...
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    UN-spooky response: Last June I was in the...

    UN-spooky response:
    Last June I was in the Cataloochee area of GSMNP hammocking at campsite # 41 on the Caldwell Fork Trail.

    About 11:30 at night I heard voices along the trail maybe 50 yards...
  17. Thread: Crack Rash

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    In addition to good hygiene, preventing sweat...

    In addition to good hygiene, preventing sweat from rolling down my back and between my cheeks has been key to avoiding a case of crack rash.

    I take my bandanna and fold it over the top of my...
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    No, this "test" sucks!

    No, this "test" sucks!
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    Poll: I use sleeping bags as quilts, but zip them up...

    I use sleeping bags as quilts, but zip them up for the warmth when needed.
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    Quickest and cheapest ways for you to lose...

    Quickest and cheapest ways for you to lose several pounds*:


    Tarp instead of tent.
    CCF pad instead of Thermarest.
    Only carry sleeping clothes, and a sweater, beanie and change of socks as...
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    As a former backcountry skills instructor, I am...

    As a former backcountry skills instructor, I am familiar with the ways people get lost. I've not observed as much behavior on the AT as I have in the National Forests of Pisgah, Nantahala, Cherokee,...
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    Only the fool, the insane, or the irrationally...

    Only the fool, the insane, or the irrationally hard-headed continue to do the same thing and expect different results.

    Experience is the best teacher, but not the only one. One can learn from...
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    I prefer wool over petro-fabrics for active base...

    I prefer wool over petro-fabrics for active base and mid-layers.

    I use a SmartWool T, or a TerraMar Zip-Neck as a base layer, then use a nice Shetland wool sweater from the thrift shop as a...
  24. Thread: New hiking buddy

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    Springer. :)

    Springer. :)
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    Not unusual for the storm clouds to be tinted...

    Not unusual for the storm clouds to be tinted red, yellow, brown or green from dirt or leaves sucked up by the tornadic vortex and pumped out into the nearby clouds.

    I guess if the storm cell...
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