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Road ID, a wrist band, was invented for bicyclist so they didn't have to carry a wallet when cycling. It originally allowed 5 or 6 lines with things like name, contact person, address, phone numbers....

Whether you believe we did or didn't do the right thing getting into any of our various wars, please take a moment to think of those who died so young and innocent.

For The Fallen – Laurence...

I have gone to strictly minimalist running shoes (though I won't make the jump to VFF or barefoot). I want to maintain the minimalist shoeware in hiking. The only hiking boot I found with zero hell...

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I despise shaving even under the best of circumstances. Now that I'm retired I'm lucky if I shave once a week. I certainly wouldn't shave out in the woods with no hot water. Years ago I had an "Amish...

I didn't have a "real job" until I was 31 (college, military, college) and wanted a family. Fortunately I had free tuition in MA state schools plus the GI bill because of being in the military at the...

I'm no financial expert, but I think now is not a good time for a short term purchase of real estate. I'd say unless you're planning on being there at least 5 years, preferably 10, it is not a good...

Wow, that says it all.

Ah, a kid... 4 of them kept me from doing a lot of things for 25 years, but it was worth it. When the kid gets a little older you'll be able to get back at it and he or she will get an early start.

When you say that are you referring to the physical or the mental aspects? From the replies I've seen so far I'm expecting that, though the physical aspect will be really tough, it is the mental...

I've 2 if you count running up Mt Washington in a road race. My other is E. Osceola. I wish I was closer, it is at least a 3 hour ride for me to go hike one. My friend has done a lot of them and is...

1. I've not done much camping, my wife was never into it. I think I'll be okay with it though.
2. Walking is fine, though I tend to get impatient and push the pace which I don't think would be good...

Thanks to all for your acceptance, advise, and encouragement. I will buy (and read) the books. I'm not too worried about the tedium, what I am most worried about is my endurance. I've gone up and...

I hear what you're saying, but what I love about running is I can just put on my shoes, walk out the door, and go. Can't do that with weight training. However, I did a search on youtube on "Strength...

Hi, by way of introduction I'm a newbie to this forum and to hiking for that matter. I'm a retired software engineer and have recently rekindled thoughts of hiking the AT end-to-end. When I first...