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    told my boss my plans and surprisingly enough I...

    told my boss my plans and surprisingly enough I can get a leave of absence! See everyone out there, planning on starting mid-late April (permits permitting)
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    Trail Name: Tommy Lee Jones Direction: Nobo...

    Trail Name: Tommy Lee Jones
    Direction: Nobo
    Start Date: March 1
    Approach Trail: doubt it

    An ankle injury stopped my 2012 thru hike attempt 820 miles into it. coming back to start over and try...
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    "Bob Peoples gives his boots blisters"

    "Bob Peoples gives his boots blisters"
  4. does your smartphone not have an mp3 player on...

    does your smartphone not have an mp3 player on it? ditch the mp3/radio if you can. (save 5oz)

    the pack cover can be eliminated if you stuff a 1oz trash compactor bag in your pack for use as a...
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    the driducks, made by frog toggs, lighter cheaper...

    the driducks, made by frog toggs, lighter cheaper version with a plastic-y feel, work pretty well. a basic jacket and pants rainsuit. carried them 820 miles last year and they did their duty. Just be...
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    are you dead set on using a traditional tent?...

    are you dead set on using a traditional tent? would you consider a tarp? for about 15oz an 8'x10' tarp affords you 3x the amount of covered "living space" and can be used in multiple different...
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    tent is heavy - have you ever considered a tarp?...

    tent is heavy - have you ever considered a tarp?

    2 smartwool tops? choose one.

    www.zenstoves.net <----build anything from here and grab a ($7) grease pot from your local k-mart for a cook...
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    I used an 8x10 tarp initially to save weight, and...

    I used an 8x10 tarp initially to save weight, and found that it gave me 3x as much space if not more, than my tent dwelling comrades. Worked for me, I was comfortable with it. Site selection is key!
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    I used a the 2nd model of the jam on my thru...

    I used a the 2nd model of the jam on my thru attempt this year, and found it to be too heavy for what it was. a frameless sack with shoulder straps doesnt need to be anywhere NEAR 2 pounds.
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    http://ahugelogisticalnightmare.blogspot.com/ ...

    http://ahugelogisticalnightmare.blogspot.com/

    16 days till I start!
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    You can save even more weight by taking off that...

    You can save even more weight by taking off that big stupid handle and replacing it with the piece of metal you grab on a binder clip. Slide a stick through it and you have yourself a handle that you...
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    That is a lot of money to drop a pound. While I...

    That is a lot of money to drop a pound. While I dont know exactly what you're taking, you could probably drop over a pound for free by simply leaving some things at home.
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    Starting on the 29th, staying at the hiker hostel...

    Starting on the 29th, staying at the hiker hostel the 28th. See you there?
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    Prain4u, thank you for actually taking the time...

    Prain4u, thank you for actually taking the time to go through all of that. Although i think you misread or misinterpreted a few things.

    In regards to my budget, i wrote that "I'm PLANNING on...
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    also, thanks guys for helping me out! I really...

    also, thanks guys for helping me out! I really appreciate it! I'm ready to get this show on the road!!:banana
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    whistle is on the sternum strap, hand sanitizer...

    whistle is on the sternum strap, hand sanitizer and bic mini backup is in first aid kit. Also didn't list the bandana that will work as a balaclava because it will be worn, same as the compass which...
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    sorry, when i wrote it down it was just what was...

    sorry, when i wrote it down it was just what was in my bag, so i wasn't including the trekking poles, or the convertible pants i have, and a shirt that i don't plan on packing away. The fuel bottle...
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    another gear list - nobo Feb. 29

    Alright, keeping in mind I'll be switching sleeping bags and dropping insulation when summer rolls around, heres what I have so far...

    Pack - GoLite Jam - 30 oz.

    Shelter - OES 8x10 silnylon...
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    mostly agree with what everyone is saying as well...

    mostly agree with what everyone is saying as well as....
    -ditch that windproof lighter, use a mini bic (trust your windscreen[which I didn't see listed])
    -use the tarptent and ditch everything...
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    i like this windscreen, cheap, EASILY...

    i like this windscreen, cheap, EASILY replaceable, and lighter than the cone.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKgG6rlR-gI
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    Another vote for the k-mart grease pot. I used to...

    Another vote for the k-mart grease pot. I used to use the soloist and loved it but the grease pot is just so much lighter - even lighter if you take the handle off.
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    My favorite pieces of gear are the ones that are...

    My favorite pieces of gear are the ones that are as cheap as they are lightweight. So my favorites would have to be my alcohol stove which weighs 0.4 oz and was free, and my k-mart grease pot that...
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    http://pda.physorg.com/_news130165463.html They...

    http://pda.physorg.com/_news130165463.html They can hear, just not like you're thinking.
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    I got a Jam. Ive been toying with the idea of...

    I got a Jam. Ive been toying with the idea of getting one for a while and the clearance price was too good to pass up
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    Albeit that its not the tastiest part of the...

    Albeit that its not the tastiest part of the fruit, apple cores are edible.
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