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Worn for less than a week, outline for a metatarsal pad drawn on one. Has NOT been trimmed. Will fit women's shoes size 6.5 - 8. Bought new for $50, selling for $30.

Medium-profile insole with a...

Woah, that would have been nice. Never seen that either. :/

Our southern trees don't like the snow and ice, either. If you're out there, mind where you pitch your tent!!!

Tear the guide book up into chunks, and just bring what you need, mail yourself the rest. I never needed a map to find towns and such because the guide book tells you where they are.

Also, remember to completely change out of the clothes you hiked in, right down to your skivvies. A clean, 100% dry set of clothes helps keep you warm!!!

My Osprey Viva 50 ... aka 'Big Delores'.

My only complaints are that the the hip belt pouches are set at an awkward angle to be unzipped with one hand, and that the shoulders tend to rub me a...

That's horrifying... TRUST THE DOG!!

I've got the same issues with my Viva. I've come home with collarbones rubbed raw before. :( Probably need to have it readjusted by a pro.

Haha, right on, Riocielo. :) Though I was the borrower with my sister's gear for a few years in the beginning...

A few years ago, I quit my job, got out of my lease, put my stuff in storage, and did a month on the trail. It was all I had savings for, really. While I was sitting on a bald near Carvers Gap, I...

Tipi, you're the man. What a gorgeous snowy morning to wake up in!! I just got a NeoAir, so I'll have to keep in mind the failure stories you pointed out. Thanks for the info!

LOVE this section! Have fun!

Great thread guys, I was looking for ideas on this! Nice to see the convo already going. :)

Lol this poor man :)

I bought 2 pairs of cheap synthetic undies from Target and wore one/washed one every night. I'd love to try exofficio but $17 per pair is a bit pricey for a trial run!!

Also, baby wipes are your...

Neo Air Xlite

It takes me about 25 breaths to inflate it, so roughly 4 mins (taking my time so I don't get light headed lol). To deflate it just takes as long as it does to squish it down and roll it up!

Neo-Air, 2.5 inches thick.

Which Salomons have you used? I keep seeing them and they look pretty cool.

Thanks! I've never tried Lowa before. And totally agree on good socks. I've gotten so hooked on my Wigwam socks I wear them every day. I keep hearing about Darn Tough though, so I need to find some!

Cool sole pattern. :) Thanks, I'll check them out!

My gosh this is a creepy thread. Too much for my little imagination! !

My exception to this would be folks who raise money to finish. A friend last year needed $400 at the end or she would have had to go home.

Go if you ever get the chance again!! :)