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  1. Well thank goodness I'm not from West Texas - and...

    Well thank goodness I'm not from West Texas - and not just because it makes me further from the trail! If you've ever been to West Texas, well, no explaining necessary! Although Big bend is nice, I'm...
  2. 1,069 miles - 18 hours 27 minutes to Springer Mt....

    1,069 miles - 18 hours 27 minutes to Springer Mt.
    2,352 miles - 1 day, 16 hours to Mount Katahdin

    :(
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    What a great story... Thanks for sharing.

    What a great story... Thanks for sharing.
  4. It's always exciting to get new gear, but it's an...

    It's always exciting to get new gear, but it's an even bigger thrill when one gets it on sale! Thanks for the tip, though I've spent my monthly quota and then some this month, I can not NOT look and...
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    Nair? Hell no! Well ok, once when I was...

    Nair? Hell no!


    Well ok, once when I was young. But that stuff's pretty scary too and never again.
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    Sticky: Best of luck from Central Texas Excell! I'm...

    Best of luck from Central Texas Excell! I'm jealous!
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    Thanks for all of the input. Bugs don't typically...

    Thanks for all of the input. Bugs don't typically bother me too much, although I wonder if that will change now that I've quit smoking (just over 1 month now in prep for AT :bananaand so I can spend...
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    That is basically what I was trying to say as...

    That is basically what I was trying to say as well. Not necessarily that I "want" to so much as that is what usually happens.
  9. Hey there! I've not yet hiked the trail, but I'm...

    Hey there! I've not yet hiked the trail, but I'm planning to - next year or the year after - just depends on finances and planning. I enjoy hiking and the outdoors, as does my SO. Unfortunately, I've...
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    Thank you all for responding. Seems there many...

    Thank you all for responding. Seems there many varied reasons, not just scheduling, for going SOBO although that is a common one. I am surprised by the number of folks who did it to walk towards...
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    I realize that it's popular because it works, but...

    I realize that it's popular because it works, but it doesn't mean it's good for you. As in another thread here, someone trying to eat healthier and the debate over sugars. Just because high-fructose...
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    Does the garlic really work? I've used the really...

    Does the garlic really work? I've used the really strong DEET before and that stuff scares me, I mean it can melt plastic, it can't be good for you. I've been wondering what alternatives there might...
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    So Why Did You Go SOBO?

    Did you choose SOBO or did SOBO choose you?

    According to the data, only about 10% of people hiking the AT go SOBO. I've read the pros and cons of electing to walk south and I get that for some it...
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    So far, my plan is my Big Agnes Peggy (15 degree...

    So far, my plan is my Big Agnes Peggy (15 degree down bag) with the Big Agnes Insulated Air core pad. I will be getting some sort of liner to use in warm weather and for extra warmth in colder...
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    Hey Excell - I was just looking into the Lone...

    Hey Excell - I was just looking into the Lone Star Trail as well. Got most of my gear and bought the guidebook, went to look something up on the net about something mentioned in the book and...
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    What are you, crazy? Why on earth would you want...

    What are you, crazy? Why on earth would you want to do something like that?

    This coming from my mother. My response was that she ought to know by now, that by her definition, I am crazy.
    Gee,...
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    OK, after watching the video posted, I'm gonna do...

    OK, after watching the video posted, I'm gonna do it. And now, since it's the new year, I can say I'll be doing my hike next year instead of it seeming like an infinity away! NEXT YEAR!!!!! Woot-woot!
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    I've been thinking about this myself - even to...

    I've been thinking about this myself - even to the extreme of shaving it. I figure after 6 months on the trail it will have grown back significantly enough to look cute after I return home. BUT, I'm...
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