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  1. Best 2-Person Tent at REI for $280 or Less?

    My wife and I just got our REI member rebates and 20% off coupons, and last year we returned our 2-person Half Dome after we realized it wasn't waterproof anymore on the JMT last year. So we're...
  2. Susan - 1) In over 2000 miles, I have hardly...

    Susan -

    1) In over 2000 miles, I have hardly EVER seen another hiker's cathole. It's not all over the place. It just isn't. You will see far, far more moose turds than human...and they don't...
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    Billz8.wordpress.com I'm finishing this summer...

    Billz8.wordpress.com

    I'm finishing this summer with a 500-mile stretch from Katahdin to Rutland. I skipped a big chunk of this section in '08 because of weather.
  4. Thread: tarp tent

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    I had the Contrail, then the Moment, then...

    I had the Contrail, then the Moment, then upgraded to the Moment DW for this summer. Used the first two for 1000 miles each, and I put most of my gear through hell. Both were fine, even after...
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    I used a Lafuma 600 for 1000 miles last year. I...

    I used a Lafuma 600 for 1000 miles last year. I liked it a lot, except that the seams would come unstitched pretty regularly - cheap/weak thread I guess. I superglued 'em shut and it worked fine.
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    I hiked SOBO, my best friend hiked NOBO. Both of...

    I hiked SOBO, my best friend hiked NOBO. Both of us, for at least part of the hike, walked with the other and went the "wrong way." Our combined experience:

    NOBO: Many more people, much more...
  7. I've used the older version of the Moment for...

    I've used the older version of the Moment for over 1000 miles of the trail, and this is my experience:

    -Free-standing setup is clutch, especially if you're hiking in any crowd and the good spots...
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    I find it really ironic that you reference the...

    I find it really ironic that you reference the HYOH motto in the process of telling someone how they should hike their hike.
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    I took a master's course in school law while on...

    I took a master's course in school law while on the trail last summer. As long as your time is flexible and you're committed to it, it's possible. You may have to sacrifice some fun times with...
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    Two hikers (Chopsticks and Soleman) were really...

    Two hikers (Chopsticks and Soleman) were really bad last year about tagging everything. When I got home from my hike I managed to find one of them on Facebook and sent him this message. He never...
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    +1 Also, I hear that Long Trail is a nice blue...

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    Also, I hear that Long Trail is a nice blue blaze if you've got the time... :)
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    The Gulf Hagas in the 100-mile wilderness is...

    The Gulf Hagas in the 100-mile wilderness is nice.
    I also heard the Mau-Har was cool, but as the hiker who owns the B&B in town said, "It's a bitch."
    If you're not a purist, you'll probably enjoy...
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    Haha that's exactly it. That was my first trail...

    Haha that's exactly it. That was my first trail name when I started in Maine and mad a WB account, but once I got further south I got tired of explaining it to every redneck I passed. Didn't have...
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    Changing WB user name

    Is there a way to change your user name, or do i just need to make a new account?
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    I did VA sobo last summer in 100degree heat and...

    I did VA sobo last summer in 100degree heat and that crazy storm. Hopefully the trees are cleared up! Here's what I remember:

    Don't Miss:
    The Dojo - new hostel (2012) in Bastian, VA. May have...
  16. I think you will find the walmart poncho doesn't...

    I think you will find the walmart poncho doesn't cut it. I've tried that option myself. downsides: gets caught & ripped easily, and cannot be worn in town when doing laundry (at least mine couldn't...
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    I'm a fast reader, so the Kindle is a must for...

    I'm a fast reader, so the Kindle is a must for both weight savings and content. Mine broke last summer mid-hike and I ended up re-reading Hatchet 4 times before the next stop where I could get...
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    That's F-ing brilliant! Can't wait. On the...

    That's F-ing brilliant! Can't wait.

    On the stove question, I've used the Whisperlite and Jetboil Zip (10oz total) to hike half the AT each. I bought the Whisperlite first because of the...
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    If you're fit but not a regular backpacker or...

    If you're fit but not a regular backpacker or mountain climber, 10-12 miles a day should be comfortable. 15 would probably be the upper limit of what might be enjoyable, but this really varies a lot...
  20. Maybe it was a dry year when I was there, but I...

    Maybe it was a dry year when I was there, but I remember quite a few long stretches in PA, NJ, and NY with no water. Several times I dug a depression in the muck with my bootheel and filtered the...
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    The money - it's twice the cost of the Jetboil...

    The money - it's twice the cost of the Jetboil Zip and weighs 6 ounces more. I'd rather sacrifice some fuel efficiency. I also like the insulated mug.
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    Really? Check it out here:...

    Really? Check it out here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagle_Scout_%28Boy_Scouts_of_America%29

    I'd say the percentage of Eagle Scouts is way higher on trail than the general public. At Woods...
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    Why Jetboil? Sure, I could go lighter, but I...

    Why Jetboil? Sure, I could go lighter, but I like bomb-proof, simple gear, and the Jetboil does exactly what I need. From a post of mine on the topic:
    "They're perfectly designed for boiling...
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    All new stuff this year...lookin forward to...

    All new stuff this year...lookin forward to dropping a few pounds.

    Exos 46 - 39oz
    TT Moment - 33oz
    MH Mtn Speed 32 - 16oz
    XLite Short - 8oz

    Total - 96oz - 6.0lb
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    That is a pretty serious gear budget, which is...

    That is a pretty serious gear budget, which is awesome. It means you can go pretty light while maintaining a high level of comfort.

    Here are some general suggestions that might help you get...
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