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    Trail Name: Snag March 14th to August 13th...

    Trail Name: Snag
    March 14th to August 13th
    GA-ME
    Approach: Nope
  2. thought I'd add the lyrics: I can't stop here...

    thought I'd add the lyrics:

    I can't stop here
    in this town
    cuz I'm a through hiker, babe,
    and I can't stick around.
    And I'm not stopping
    in this life,
    there's plenty of worlds to see,
    but...
  3. "Through Hiker" by Ekoostik Hookah ...

    "Through Hiker" by Ekoostik Hookah

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9f4r8jOu30

    there's a studio version on Where the Fields Grow Green
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    It's a little noisy but it's not that loud. Worth...

    It's a little noisy but it's not that loud. Worth it for the weight and comfort IMO. Besides, by the time I'm settled it and going to sleep I'm not moving so there's no more noise.
  5. Came here to post him. Didn't he pretty much...

    Came here to post him. Didn't he pretty much pioneer ultra-light backpacking?
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    Oh, and a shorter one:...

    Oh, and a shorter one: http://www.mountainlaureldesigns.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=37&products_id=114
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    E-vent gaiters, should be pretty comfortable...

    E-vent gaiters, should be pretty comfortable breathability wise. Waterproof and 1.1 oz each for a medium
    http://www.mountainlaureldesigns.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=37&products_id=115
  8. I have a Circuit and a medium size cuben z-packs...

    I have a Circuit and a medium size cuben z-packs pack cover fits it just fine. Wernt sure if you were getting that for your Catalyst or a smaller pack.

    For camp shoes I got a pair of...
  9. Fair enough, I was just trying for a cheap...

    Fair enough, I was just trying for a cheap weight-saving alternative. I actually prefer pack covers myself, too. If you've got $44 to spare you can get a cuben fiber pack cover from zpacks that...
  10. A few cheap ounces to shave: Regular...

    A few cheap ounces to shave:

    Regular therm-a-rest ridge-rest is 14 oz. for $30 http://www.rei.com/product/810386/therm-a-rest-ridgerest-solite-sleeping-pad Wal-mart pad is also a chaep option...
  11. Thread: Budget Time

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    Poll: And one of those will hold you over for what, 10...

    And one of those will hold you over for what, 10 minutes?
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    So how much does it all weigh? You probably don't...

    So how much does it all weigh? You probably don't need 3 pairs of gloves, just some warm liners and and maybe waterproof mitten shells. Also probably don't need 2 light sources and 2 lighters.
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    Yes. I recently spoke to a REI employee and...

    Yes. I recently spoke to a REI employee and former thru-hiker who told me while some of their packs are decent and good buys for short trips, they probably wouldn't last an entire thu-hike.
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    Lightheart Solong 6: 29 oz (seam sealed) ULA...

    Lightheart Solong 6: 29 oz (seam sealed)
    ULA Circuit: 36 oz
    MH Phantom 15: 31 oz (spring)
    MH Phantom 45: 17 oz (summer)
    NeoAir Xlite Reg: 12 oz

    Spring: 6.75 lbs
    Summer: 5.8 lbs
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    NOBO March 14th Trail name TBD...

    NOBO March 14th
    Trail name TBD...
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    Here's a review someone wrote up cooparing the...

    Here's a review someone wrote up cooparing the Lunar Duo, Lightheart Duo, and the Tarptent Double Rainbow. http://hikeitlikeit.com/2011/tale-of-three-duos/
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    Last year got a Mountain Hardware Phantom 45 and...

    Last year got a Mountain Hardware Phantom 45 and a 32 in great shape. $99 and $150. Also some prefect black diamond trekking poles for $17
  18. You could get a 1/8" foam pad from Gossamer Gear...

    You could get a 1/8" foam pad from Gossamer Gear http://gossamergear.com/sleeping/1-8.html (or something similar) for $8 and 2.5 oz. Put that on top of your neoair in cold weather to boost...
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    Are you talking about the NeoAir Xlite?...

    Are you talking about the NeoAir Xlite? http://www.backcountrygear.com/therm-a-rest-neoair-xlite.html?gclid=CKi9v8311K0CFQ9qhwodEDP5mw

    They actually weight 2 oz less for a regular size and have an...
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    I was going to order one of these soon but I...

    I was going to order one of these soon but I didn't see color options on the website. Is that something you have to call about?
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    There might still be Kitmah jackets hanging out...

    There might still be Kitmah jackets hanging out on REI clearance racks, my girlfriend just picked one up for about $65. I have one and really like it, I'm also a prolific sweater. If you call a...
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    S or J shoulder straps on the ULA Circuit

    Im looking into buying a ULA Circuit soon and I wasn't sure how to go with the shoulder strap option as I've never triede a pack with the S-curve. I've heard they are more favored for women but I've...
  23. I also have a Phantom 32 that I was hoping to...

    I also have a Phantom 32 that I was hoping to use, got it at a steep discount. We're starting in mid-March so I was wondering if that would allow to skip buying a 20 or 15 degree bag. My plan was to...
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    I'm planning on starting my hike in mid March...

    I'm planning on starting my hike in mid March with an old friend. We started talking about it in high school and it seems the planets are finally starting to align for us. Kind of overwhelmed with...
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