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    At 61 even 15 seems even more...lol Gone are...

    At 61 even 15 seems even more...lol

    Gone are my days of forced field marches of 40 lbs 40 miles in a day.
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    Great idea.......

    and I will be glad to contribute a 9,500 mile motorcycle trip I did in 2001 to Alaska and back SOLO !!

    Let me know when you ready to accept articles and the specifics regarding my pics, getting...
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    You might be

    I agree with and have seen much of what you say, but you might be overlooking a important point for some of us. Maybe we are HAPPY to be ALIVE and honoring friends we had that did not come home alive...
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    Almost to late...but...

    HAPPY VETERANS DAY

    Fellow Vets.

    U.S. Army 64-67
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    Just ...

    Just leave out the Ramen flavor pack and you cut the salt content

    in half I would guess. He did a good job making his demo video.

    I will try this maybe with some different flavors just for...
  6. Bummer

    I have had nothing but great experiences using down bags and jackets for

    years and years. Sorry yours went so bad in such a messy way.

    You might want to consider taking extra fuel for...
  7. This to pricey ? ...

    This to pricey ?

    http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?categoryId=56490&storeId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&feat=56494-ppxs&dds=y
  8. Why ?

    Why would you go from a zero degree bag to a 25 degree bag for "winter"

    hiking ?

    I would imagine the clothes you would have to carry and use to make up

    for the difference in sleeping bag...
  9. Nice write up

    I learned the hard way that the "wrong fit" for me footwear can and did

    end my hike. Blisters and Type II diabetes don't mix well.

    Wish I had know about REI some years back !


    If I may I...
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    Esbit &

    Esbit tabs and a Springfield XD 9mm ! ........:eek:.......
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    Good replies

    from 1/4 moon, Tagless, and Tipi Walter.

    I would add that one can adjust your pacing and with rain gear that has some

    venting and stay almost totally dry and most importantly warm.

    Also I...
  12. Thread: Cowboy Hats

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    Lmao

    This site is at times more entertaining that the comedy channel.

    Thanks folks and keep em coming.


    I carry a Go lite breeze and couldn't make my Tilly full brim work without it

    constantly...
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    I found that........

    I found that getting the gear sorted out to my needs then finding the correct

    pack for the gear and me was better than getting the pack then the gear.
  14. Hey Skid

    Would you please provide the link that shows the other info and has the

    buy it link on it.

    The link you provided only lets you see a pic of the knife. I like what I see

    a lot, and carry a...
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    More info on how to hike with/without Maps

    Info on how to navigate without a compass and/or map.


    http://www.amazon.com/review/product/048640613X/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?_encoding=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
    ...
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    Good question.

    I have the WM Lite Flite Jacket(Down) and its great, but if my oldest son can

    find his the Northface Down Vest we are going to try a trade for a while.

    I have found you have to be real careful...
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    You "didn't listen

    You didn't listen to your big brother. I am going to suggest he kick your butt !

    Then he should go help you put the non returners on a spit and roast them.

    Tangy bar-b-que some for me...
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    Nice stuff...

    Bearpaw.

    I wish we had weighed some of the stuff we made when I was with the 82nd

    and 101st Airborne back in the mid sixties. We just picked it up after we

    made something and said thats...
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    Hi Gorp

    Evansville, IN here.

    Enjoy the River to River over in Ill, the southern portion of the AT, and do

    some hike training over in KY at Audubon Park.

    You folks decide when and where we can get...
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    So can....

    So can anyone name one person that died while Hiking the AT because they

    didn't have the maps ? It may sound harsh, but if someone has indeed died

    only because they didn't have the maps, then...
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    Another vote for Hardrocks !!

    Another vote for Hardrocks !!
  22. Thanks, and I couldn't agree more. Only the...

    Thanks, and I couldn't agree more. Only the crooks in the back rooms really

    know what it means. We do know it usually means someones getting over on

    us though !!
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    Wouldn't it really depend ?............

    Wouldn't it really depend on time of year, etc. And also I notice you limit us to

    four days. Is this forum now limited to four day hikers only ?

    I have worked hard and put a lot of effort...
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    Mind telling me what you use for shelter,...

    Mind telling me what you use for shelter, sleeping, etc. ? Are you carrying

    part of your gear on the outside of the pack ?
    ...
  25. Would and could you please site your sources ?...

    Would and could you please site your sources ? Also please keep us posted about further developments.
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