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    I carry a Steripen and AM as backup (re-packaged...

    I carry a Steripen and AM as backup (re-packaged in smaller, lighter droppers). If I was to ever run into a really questionable water source I might use both. I love the Steripen for the immediate...
  2. Thread: Pillow issues

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    I use the Exped Pillow pump in conjunction with...

    I use the Exped Pillow pump in conjunction with my Exped Synmat UL. It weights about 5.5 oz but it doubles as my pump so oh well. It's not like any old inflatable pillow because it has foam inside...
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    What you are talking about is called a...

    What you are talking about is called a backpacking quilt. Search around and you will find a ton of information on quilts.
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    Haha, yeah some people might be offended by that...

    Haha, yeah some people might be offended by that but I will stand by it. I think iphones have fewer options, fewer customization, more has already been decided for you by Apple which some people...
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    If you are going to carry a ground cloth, Tyvek...

    If you are going to carry a ground cloth, Tyvek would be the heaviest, painters plastic would be second heaviest (in about 1 - 2 mil thickness), polycro would be the lightest. Why carry a fitted,...
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    Betsy not sure if you know this or not but dogs...

    Betsy not sure if you know this or not but dogs will push themselves very hard to please their owners and sort of 'keep on keepin on' even when severely hurt. I have heard first hand accounts of...
  7. Thread: The BOOT Question

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    I get where you are coming from. I always assume...

    I get where you are coming from. I always assume most of the comments on this site are aimed towards the AT and hiking in fairly decent (no/low snow type weather). I think for the vast majority of...
  8. Thread: The BOOT Question

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    The solution to this dilemma is don't buy $100...

    The solution to this dilemma is don't buy $100 trail runners. Sierra Trading Post right now has probably 20 pairs of trail runners under $50 bucks. Sign up, get a 35% off and $2.50 shipping coupon...
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    I think the reliability used to be worse. I have...

    I think the reliability used to be worse. I have one, hasn't let me down yet. When I was researching most every story I heard of them not working was from several years ago, mostly the Steripen...
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    My Spitfire 1 with poles, stakes, and stuff sack...

    My Spitfire 1 with poles, stakes, and stuff sack weighted in at 53 oz.

    I would go with the Skyscrape ESPECIALLY if you use hiking poles but even if you dont.
  11. Last year I hiked in a Wilderness Area in Georgia...

    Last year I hiked in a Wilderness Area in Georgia and in 4-5 miles I saw 3 bears, one was big. Each time I stopped walking and just in a calm voice said "Hey Bear!" "Hey Bear, walking here bear!"...
  12. Thread: Pack it out ethos

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    Something that ticks me off is cigarette butts...

    Something that ticks me off is cigarette butts and people that will just flick them onto the ground everywhere they go or even out of a car window. If I was a cop I would rack up on big litterig...
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    I just thought about something... You know...

    I just thought about something...

    You know what outfitters should do, they should have some old packs over in the corner with weights written on them...15lbs, 25lbs, 35lbs, 45lbs, 55lbs or...
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    BTW, most of the time when I see people carrying...

    BTW, most of the time when I see people carrying 60lbs or whatever it is not that they are happy, dry as a bone, big smiles on their faces just carrying more. Usually when I see them they are...
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    Couple things I have seen mentioned.. 'Im not...

    Couple things I have seen mentioned..

    'Im not gonna spend $3,000 buying cuben fiber'. Going light, for me, was cheaper...way cheaper. Most everything that I have bought that was expensive I have...
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    One last thing... I think the first thing you...

    One last thing...

    I think the first thing you should buy when going backpacking is a digital scale. The second thing you should do is go to REI, put 30 to 40lbs of gear in a 7lb backpack, put it...
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    BTW it's not just Dick's Sporting Goods,...

    BTW it's not just Dick's Sporting Goods, salespeople at REI won't hesitate to walk up to someone through the store and set them up with 15 to 20 lbs of big 4 and 5 to 10 pounds of other gear. Those...
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    BTW, one of my friends has this macho attitude of...

    BTW, one of my friends has this macho attitude of 'who cares, just load it up and lets go' or 'what difference does 5 or 10 lbs make?'

    Now that I am down to about 10lbs base weight I plan to ask...
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    My coworker is preparing to hike the GA section...

    My coworker is preparing to hike the GA section of the AT and he even has read Mike Cleeland's book, talked with me about my 10-12 lb base weight and still went out and bought a 3 lb sleeping bag, a...
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    I didn't mention that I am an international make...

    I didn't mention that I am an international make model :)

    I tried to not brag or bring my personal situation into this but im being told that I don't know what I'm talking about when these are...
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    Biggie Master and SurfnTurk: Man, those...

    Biggie Master and SurfnTurk:

    Man, those careers y'all have sound awesome. I am particularly interested in the job having sex with models while earning ten figures. Please direct me to the...
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    My last awesome job I had I got by cold calling...

    My last awesome job I had I got by cold calling the Senior Vice President of the company (the guy I wanted to work for). I fooled the call up with a hand written thank you for your time call. Still...
  23. Thread: Chaffing help

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    I can see using Body Glide in a stick form like...

    I can see using Body Glide in a stick form like deodorant but for me, I would try basically anything before I put vasoline or bag balm in my crotch. I can see that globbing up in clothes, all over...
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    I learned to never mess with the hair down there...

    I learned to never mess with the hair down there by reading a short story that has bounced around the internet for some time. Note: This is not me, I did not write it...but it is funny and has...
  25. Thread: Chaffing help

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    Doesn't it get all over your briefs then? I...

    Doesn't it get all over your briefs then? I understand it comes in sticks I was more thinking about the vasoline, bag balm, etc on that comment.

    This is way TMI but I will sometimes get chaffing...
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