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  1. Pen-Mar to Front Royal

    Pen-Mar to Front Royal
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    I'm not gonna knock trail magic....nor will I...

    I'm not gonna knock trail magic....nor will I refuse it. It wouldn't be "magic" if I didn't need it or want it, right?

    My first taste of trail magic was a 6 inch sub from Subway as I passed...
  3. Thread: This is Hard

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    Gray..you and I will be hitting the trail about...

    Gray..you and I will be hitting the trail about the same time period. Good chance we'll run into each other.
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    I use the Primus ETA Express. Similar to the...

    I use the Primus ETA Express. Similar to the JetBoil in terms of "all-in-one" stove/1L pot setup. I used it on my 10 day section last year and it performed flawlessly. It probably registers as...
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    What about a SOBO? I forgot to add that in my...

    What about a SOBO? I forgot to add that in my original post above.

    Oops
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    Unconventional Thru Start-Finish Dates

    First, i'll state the obvious by saying that snow is a major reason for typically thru-hiking from March-October.

    But can anyone tell me the cons (and pros if there are any) for starting a NOBO...
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    The term "Rollercoaster" sort of planted a seed...

    The term "Rollercoaster" sort of planted a seed in mind that it would be very tough. It did give me a good aerobic workout, but I think alot of it was also mental. I'll also mention that Awol...
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    Hilarious!

    Hilarious!
  9. Thread: Pillow Talk

    by AeroGuyDC
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    If pack space is the issue, i'd highly recommend...

    If pack space is the issue, i'd highly recommend the Cocoon Ultra Lite Air Core...it compresses down to the size of a deck of cards (for lack of a better comparison). A couple of ounces and you can...
  10. Thread: Pillow Talk

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    I use the Cocoon Ultralight Air Core...

    I use the Cocoon Ultralight Air Core pillow....once inflated it fits perfectly in the headroom portion of my mummy bag. Tuck the corners under and slightly tighten the bag around it and the pillow...
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    I'm a tad bit disappointed by the sarcastic...

    I'm a tad bit disappointed by the sarcastic responses in this thread. The guy had a question: either you have something meaningful to contribute or you dont. If you don't, then take your barbs...
  12. Thread: Outsak ?

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    I used the large Outsak UL for my 10 section last...

    I used the large Outsak UL for my 10 section last year. I don't know if any rodents attempted to get into my food, but if they did, I know they didn't succeed. The peace of mind was worth the few...
  13. Thread: Do it now!

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    I'm in Iraq right now working (not military) and...

    I'm in Iraq right now working (not military) and will be here until September 2011. I have decided that my "someday" will be a NOBO in 2012. I've calculated that there will likely never be another...
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    I don't suffer from any of the above-mentioned...

    I don't suffer from any of the above-mentioned issues, but I will say that the trail has done wonders for my outlook on the future. Something about many days in the woods in relative solitude makes...
  15. Hey, thanks for asking. I should have mentioned:...

    Hey, thanks for asking. I should have mentioned: Pen-Mar, PA to Front Royal, VA. Marmot Precip pants and jacket.
  16. 10 Day Section Hike: 4 Straight Days of Rain: Take Dri Ducks or My Better Gear?

    Checking the 10-day forecast, it looks I may have 4 straight days of rain, with one day of thunderstorms.

    Assuming this weather doesn't change, would you take Dri Ducks or your better rain pants...
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    31lbs with 5 days of food and 2 liters of water

    31lbs with 5 days of food and 2 liters of water
  18. Shuttle Needed: Front Royal to Pen Mar Park or....

    I'm looking for a shuttle from Front Royal, VA to Pen Mar Park (PA) or possibly a few miles north to the PA-16/Blue Ridge Summit trail access point on April 29th, 2010.

    Sharon, of Sharon's...
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    I have size 13 Keen Oregon PCT's, which are my...

    I have size 13 Keen Oregon PCT's, which are my 5th pair of Keen boots. I always needed to go a size 13 even though all my other shoes were 12's. I would recommend moving up a size if you normally...
  20. Sorry, just checked REI...looks like the...

    Sorry, just checked REI...looks like the Chrysalis is history.
  21. I like my REI Chrysalis UL. You may still be able...

    I like my REI Chrysalis UL. You may still be able to get your hands on one in the REI Outlet, but I think after that they're gone.
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    Thank you for your input. However, I disagree...

    Thank you for your input. However, I disagree that 100 miles is "a lot of hiking." Considering that it only covers ~5 percent of the entire trail, 4 maps, two of which have only tidbits of my...
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    Do You Carry Maps?

    Stupid Question #437 here:

    Do you carry maps on your section and/or thru hikes? In a few weeks I embark on a 100 mile section hike that actually requires 4 separate maps from start to finish....
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    I second this. I have the Keen Oregon PCT...

    I second this. I have the Keen Oregon PCT backpacking boot and so far i'm very happy with the fit.
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    Holy Crap! $550 bucks! Text is cool....but not...

    Holy Crap! $550 bucks! Text is cool....but not THAT cool! :D
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