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    Jealous. I was able to spend a few days in the...

    Jealous. I was able to spend a few days in the park last September, but was only able to get out for a couple of short hikes, with one quick jaunt on the Wonderland Trail. Beautiful country.
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    Very sad indeed. Thanks for the additional context Peakbagger. Of course, many of us want to understand the decision-making that led to this tragic outcome. It's always a tradeoff between wanting to...
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    Yes, if I am looking to extend the battery life...

    Yes, if I am looking to extend the battery life across multiple nights, or even out one night if it is cold enough, I keep the battery inside the quilt with me. If it is well above freezing for a...
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    I use the ResMed AirMini. Prior to COVID I was...

    I use the ResMed AirMini. Prior to COVID I was traveling weekly for business, and would bring that, but still had a separate ResMed machine I used at a home. During COVID I stopped traveling and...
  5. That's what a quilt is for. :)

    That's what a quilt is for. :)
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    Great trip report as always. That bear sure has...

    Great trip report as always. That bear sure has expensive tastes!
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    And if you really want to maximize the fuel use...

    And if you really want to maximize the fuel use (trading off some time to reach temperature), try one of these. I have been very happy with it. :)

    Ocelot Windscreens | Flat Cat Gear
  8. Thread: Into Winter

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    I try to get at least one trip in somewhere in...

    I try to get at least one trip in somewhere in the Whites each winter, with a few good friends. Many of them are very proficient backcountry skiers, but I am not, so I stick to the snowshoes. I can...
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    Good practice to dry out the pot, but a bit of...

    Good practice to dry out the pot, but a bit of moisture won't be a problem as long as you can light the stove. And certainly have a backup ignition source in case the piezo igniter fails. :)
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    I had exactly the same first impression. :)

    I had exactly the same first impression. :)
  11. Thread: Snowshoes

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    Traveler has it right, as snow conditions can...

    Traveler has it right, as snow conditions can vary greatly. I have MSR Evo Ascents with the tails, and they give me a lot of flexibility for the winter hiking I do in northern New England. Here I...
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    I don't think a 40F rating will be adequate when...

    I don't think a 40F rating will be adequate when you get up into NH and ME. There are plenty of nights in the Whites in the summer where it wouldn't be adequate. Of course you might be able to make...
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    I'm very happy with an Osprey Talon 22 for...

    I'm very happy with an Osprey Talon 22 for daypack use. YMMV
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    Never heard the term before. I was picturing...

    Never heard the term before. I was picturing this, lol.
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  15. Thanks for the heads-up on the REI sale. I have...

    Thanks for the heads-up on the REI sale. I have been using the (discontinued) Exped Synmat UL7, which serves me well. Just bought the Ultra 5R, as the higher R-Value is more appropriate for the...
  16. Osprey Aether 85, size L, perfect condition

    I have an Osprey Aether 85, size L, in perfect condition. Very good pack, just not one that fits my needs at this point. I only used it twice, both times in winter, and there is no sign it has ever...
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    I am extremely pleased with my Seek Outside...

    I am extremely pleased with my Seek Outside Divide. I have hauled 75 lbs for winter trips, and it carries great. My full load for 3 seasons tends to be more like 25-30 lbs, and it obviously does...
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    When I am home, I usually add a tablespoon of...

    When I am home, I usually add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, but that is not something I carry on trail. I certainly do not claim that it tastes good, but to me getting the sodium and potassium...
  19. Thread: Ankle braces

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    I have also experienced many fewer ankle rolls,...

    I have also experienced many fewer ankle rolls, and less severity when it does happen, after transitioning from the full hiking boots to low-cut trail shoes. I think that another aspect of it is that...
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    1/2 tsp of fine sea salt and 1/2 tsp of cream of...

    1/2 tsp of fine sea salt and 1/2 tsp of cream of tartar, in a liter of water. Sodium and potassium without any sugar or artificial ingredients. I take magnesium in pill form.
  21. Edmands Col Emergency Shelter? Long gone, as...

    Edmands Col Emergency Shelter? Long gone, as people were using it for planned overnights. It's a shame, because it really was valuable for emergency use. Used it once when leading a group and a...
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    Intermittent fasting and a low-carb, high-fat,...

    Intermittent fasting and a low-carb, high-fat, moderate protein worked wonders for me. Literally eliminated my type 2 diabetes to the point where there is no evidence I ever had it. I suspect this...
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    With the increasing prohibitions on "open flame"...

    With the increasing prohibitions on "open flame" stoves, I bought my first canister stove to add to my white gas, alcohol, esbit, and wood burning options. I went with a Soto Amicus and the Ocelot...
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    I recently got a Seek Outside Divide. My...

    I recently got a Seek Outside Divide. My rationale here is that while there are certainly lighter packs, I want to be able to carry a heavy load when needed. I have only had it out once, this winter...
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    Happy to hear you are progressing, and hoping...

    Happy to hear you are progressing, and hoping that continues to get you back to full strength. :)
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