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    What is the Golite of today

    Many years ago the company Golite (before it went stupid) had excellent ultralight backpacking gear and apparel. I still have many of their products simply because they are so well made the continue...
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    just OP bumping this. I can't believe there's no...

    just OP bumping this. I can't believe there's no new hot stuff out in the past two years. No latest and greatest water filter? or tarp material? There's gotta be something.
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    So,...What's new???

    Seriously, what's new out there in the hiking world. About two years ago life got a bit busy so I haven't been able to check-in with Whiteblaze multiple times a day, like I used to. I've been away...
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    Breakfast: poptarts, cheeses, carnation instant...

    Breakfast: poptarts, cheeses, carnation instant breakfast with Nido powder, breakfast bars, dehydrated meals (like Mountain House)
    Lunch: nothing, just nibble on gorp, candy, cheeses, snacks all...
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    Your preferred fabric for wicking layer

    What is your preferred fabric for your wicking layer (aka baselayer)?
    I have silk, merino wool, and of course nylon (as in UnderArmor).

    Merino has the oft-published benefit on not stinking, but...
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    just because I'm not talking about my gear or...

    just because I'm not talking about my gear or asking questions about yours, don't assume that I an education from you.
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    ...and similarly,... Step away from anyone who...

    ...and similarly,...
    Step away from anyone who says "Watch this".
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    some really good suggestions here. I've tried the...

    some really good suggestions here. I've tried the amonia soaks and vinegar soaks, Neither were very effective. As soon as I started sweating, the aroma returned. THe others sound promising.
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    Removing that smell from synthetics

    A buddy of mine worked at car dealerships. Over his time he picked up a device the dealerships use to remove odors from used cars. He had it set up recently on one of the rooms in his house. I asked...
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    pop tarts carnation instant breakfast mixed with...

    pop tarts carnation instant breakfast mixed with Nido and babybel cheese.
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    LIHikers, Can you provide any more info on the...

    LIHikers, Can you provide any more info on the "RMC site northbound of Mt. Washington"?
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    Aarrgghh. That should read "(the black one)", not...

    Aarrgghh. That should read "(the black one)", not "(the blank one)"
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    Katadyn Hiker Pro filter: reviews?

    What are your experiences with the new Katadyn Hiker Pro filter (the blank one)? I recently made a gravity filter based on Just Jeff's instructions. Since the gravity filter uses a Katadyn filter...
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    I use a former saline solution bottle. Like...

    I use a former saline solution bottle. Like anything it has pros and cons. I like the rounded edges, the squirt-tip, and the size is perfect so my DIY coffee filter holder fits on it during travel. I...
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    Several years ago, Google had lots of trails...

    Several years ago, Google had lots of trails shown in Terrain view, but then all of a sudden they disappeared. Looks like they're working their way back. I checked out the White Mountains area. Very...
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    Yes, I think it is worth the weight. At 1 1/2...

    Yes, I think it is worth the weight. At 1 1/2 ounces if you only ever used the scissors, if it gives you piece of mind, it's worth it. Looks like a great tool. If you find you don't like it, send it...
  17. Thread: instant coffee?

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    I haven't found any. I've tried all those...

    I haven't found any. I've tried all those described above and I guess I'm just a coffee snob. I make real drip coffee on the trail with a home-made filter holder.
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    take a look at the SuperCat stove. IMO, it's the...

    take a look at the SuperCat stove. IMO, it's the easiest of the alcohol stoves to make. I've been using one, exclusively on all my hikes for over 2 years. My hiking buddy has a jetboil, it is very...
  19. Thread: Best Tricks ???

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    This is a great article, if you haven't seen it...

    This is a great article, if you haven't seen it yet: http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/content.php?63
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    Sarcasm, I completely agree. I'm amazed at how many ticks are still out. Just this past weekend I took my dog for a walk, came back and started working on my laptop. Wthin 5 minutes I notice 2 ticks...
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    Look into the books by the Barefoot Sisters. They...

    Look into the books by the Barefoot Sisters. They did a SOBO, immediately followed by a NOBO.
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    My favrite piece of lightweight gear is my DIY...

    My favrite piece of lightweight gear is my DIY supercat stove. Next purchase will likely be a cuben tarp.
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    How do you keep it from bouncing around?

    How do you keep it from bouncing around?
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    How do you carry your camera?

    I have a waterproof point-n-shoot camera. I'd like to have quick/easy access to it while I hike, without having to take off my pack. I don't have pockets on my pack's hip belt (the pack is a 2007...
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    I've been able to find the following, but I'm...

    I've been able to find the following, but I'm still looking for more info. It seems that the NET is very much a work in progress, with sections currently not open due to property owners wishing their...
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