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    Physically Preparing For a Thru Hike

    I was actually wondering the same thing...I've been doing crossfit for going on a year now and am in great shape, i know nothing compares to having a backpack for a best friend for 6 months but I'm...
  2. Thread: rock climbing?

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    rock climbing?

    Well it seems as though I'll consider my shoes and chalk bag as necessary pieces of equipment. Hopefully all will go well on the rock face and not hinder the trail...face?
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    rock climbing?

    Does anyone know of some rock climbing/bouldering opportunities along the trail. Or perhaps an indoor gym in some of the towns?
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    Ready to Hang Myself

    I have a z lite as well and it does make for an awkward hammock application. Luckily I sprang for an ENO reactor hammock which holds it in place and it doesn't "taco" quite as easily. I'm sure an...
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    Hanging in TN in 2 weeks

    Also, you can either tighten the slack by wrapping the straps around the tree youre hanging from. Just hang your hammock and then shift the loop around the tree to allow for a more custom fit...I...
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    Hanging in TN in 2 weeks

    With your set up you will be aokay. I don't know much about you sleeping bag but if it is down and has continuous baffling then I suggest moving it to the top...the biggest thing with hammock camping...
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    Hanging in TN in 2 weeks

    My first ENO was a double nest. Not really knowing the difference I accepted the weight and design. The single nest is waaaay better at one person camping because the double has a kind of separating...
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    Friend is a slow hiker...help

    I mountain bike a good bit and I must say that a slow biker doesn't equal a slow hiker. Because biking is a more treacherous activity it may just be that he is more cautious on a bike. I personally...
  9. Thread: Georgia hiker

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    Georgia hiker

    Some friends and I are going to panther creek April 15...has anyone been/would anyone like to join us
  10. Thread: Georgia hiker

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    Georgia hiker

    Trucker, is dawsonville near Helen by chance?
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    Are there any good trails around Athens...I have...

    Are there any good trails around Athens...I have many friends there and would love to go outdoors in that area, I usually have Monday-tuesday off work if you want to explore
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    Interesting new spin on hammocks

    Dammit bulldog you beat me to it!
  13. Thread: temperature

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    temperature

    For people who have done a northbound hike starting in march, what was the temperature like throughought? Not day by day but maybe section by section
  14. Thread: keeping warm

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    keeping warm

    My set up would include a closed cell sleeping pad and my western mountaineering ultralight (25 degree). I know underquilts are the tits but I'm really trying to cut down on weight, is it worth the...
  15. Thread: Georgia hiker

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    Georgia hiker

    Planning on an AT excursion march 2013 and looking for hiking partners to do some pre AT backpacking in my area. Looking at any time between now and July. I'm currently in Atlanta and wouldn't mind...
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    keeping warm

    Would it be worth it to haul the extra 2lbs and pack space...I feel like a cleverly placed tarp would suffice
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    Eating all those -ini foods!

    Eating all those -ini foods!
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    vegetarian

    And im not opposed to eating eggs or milk but substitute when able
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    I'm trying to do it bear grylls style, seal skin...

    I'm trying to do it bear grylls style, seal skin vest and the like...PRE mix oatmeal and protein powder
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    vegetarian

    I am planning a thru hike and am a little concerned about non meat food. Me and my partner plan on mainly red beans and rice (complete protein) and peanut butter but I know that I will quickly get...
  21. Thread: keeping warm

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    keeping warm

    I got my ENO hammock about a year and some change ago. It's great for where I live (southeast Georgia) because it's warm most of the year and not very windy. Camping in the the mountains/wherever the...
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    charging cell phones on the trail...

    I got a Voltaic Amp Solar Panel a few months ago and its great for if you don't want to sit on one place and charge from a wall. I just jerry rig it to my pack and walk around and if my battery goes...
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    My other frame is just a bit too small and is...

    My other frame is just a bit too small and is lacking in pockets and straps plus its a dark purple bruise color...time for a big boy pack
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    My other pack frame is too small and somewhat...

    My other pack frame is too small and somewhat lacking with the number of pockets and straps plus it's dark purple...time for a big boy pack that wasn't a Christmas gift
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    external frame backpack

    I am attempting a thru hike march of next year and decided to stick with an external frame pack. My previous one is a kelty and is still in good condition so I want to look for another kelty but want...
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