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  1. North of WSG, Silars Bald is barely off the...

    North of WSG, Silars Bald is barely off the trail, nice views on a clear day.
    Have parked at WSG, no probs.
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    You could hike the 25-mile loop at Standing...

    You could hike the 25-mile loop at Standing Indian Campground, there's a view from the tower on Albert Mt. Then hike from Winding Stair Gap to the NOC, there are some good views from Siler Bald,...
  3. Thread: Question

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    I've had a PM for 12 yrs now. I'm skinny and ...

    I've had a PM for 12 yrs now. I'm skinny and have had no problems. I use ULA and Zpack. Just see what works, no need to overthink it.
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    SI loop is a fav. Near the base of the Albert...

    SI loop is a fav. Near the base of the Albert Mt. old firetower there's a small memorial plaque in dedicated to someone who apparently frequented the area and loved it. Been a few years since I...
  5. Thread: Oil in mail drops

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    The Subway packets contain only 10% olive oil...

    The Subway packets contain only 10% olive oil (when I checked a couple of yrs ago).
  6. Thread: Hammock newbie

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    Well, they're a bit more versatile and...

    Well, they're a bit more versatile and comfortable for most users. Log on to Hammock Forums for mucho info; look for a 'hang' in your area and check out everyone's set-ups.
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    Black Diamond Lighthouse fits your specs; might...

    Black Diamond Lighthouse fits your specs; might be fiscontinued, tho. Check their other ones.
  8. Interesting - thanks for sharing.

    Interesting - thanks for sharing.
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    For road condition, best to check with a local...

    For road condition, best to check with a local shuttler, maybe Joyce and Sally 706-896-9339. Been a while but it was in poor shape last time I went.
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    Last June at Grayson Highlands we took in the...

    Last June at Grayson Highlands we took in the annual Wayne C. Henderson Music Festival, a pretty big deal in those parts with some of the finest flat pickers doin their thang there at the...
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    Can speak only for moi, but once I got the hang...

    Can speak only for moi, but once I got the hang of it, a hammock made the difference - got a better night's sleep and did not wake up with a stiff back. They may not save the world, but hammocks...
  12. Thread: Lost my wallet

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    500 mi from home lost wallet at interstate rest...

    500 mi from home lost wallet at interstate rest stop in VA, had enough gas to get to destination in Maryland. No other ID, no money. Saturday morning at bank, had to convince skeptical manager I'm...
  13. Thread: Caldera question

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    I've used the CC for several years (have the keg...

    I've used the CC for several years (have the keg as well), and have no complaints - reliable, light, easypeasy. Sorry, have no exp with the simmer function.
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    What they said...

    What they said...
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    Zpacks.com carries detachable hip belt pockets,...

    Zpacks.com carries detachable hip belt pockets, along with other useful accessories. Good customer service, good gear.
  16. Thread: seeking shuttler

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    seeking shuttler

    Looking for a shuttler in Shenandoah National Park in June. Plan to park at Front Royal and hike from Pinnacles back to it. Appreciate any suggestions.
  17. Thread: Hammock Help!

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    If you haven't already, check out...

    If you haven't already, check out hammockforums.net for friendly informative suggestions.
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    I de-hy different fruits, veggies and venison...

    I de-hy different fruits, veggies and venison jerky, also spaghetti sauce & noodles (angel hair), sweet potatoes, most anything that strikes your fancy. Fiddle around and experiment - it's fun to...
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    If you've got the cabbage, a cuben fiber (so, so...

    If you've got the cabbage, a cuben fiber (so, so light) from hammockgear or z-packs is the bomb. Very durable. I have the HG winter tarp for full coverage.
  20. A ukelele at an abandoned campsite.

    A ukelele at an abandoned campsite.
  21. Thread: suggestions

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    suggestions

    Anyone familiar with Loft Mountain Campground in the SNP as a base for some day hikes and possible overnighters in June for moderate hiking?

    Suggestions for other locations in the general area...
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    Hammocks are def growing in popularity. I was on...

    Hammocks are def growing in popularity. I was on Cumberland Island GA) a couple of weekends ago, and of a group of 40 scouts there were around 10 hammocks. I've had a hammock for a less than 2...
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    Saw a boxer southbound on the trail a couple of...

    Saw a boxer southbound on the trail a couple of week ago at Hot Springs, a couple hundred yards north of the bridge.
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    Enjoyed your journal as you made your way north. ...

    Enjoyed your journal as you made your way north. Congrats.
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    A couple of points: People's insulation needs...

    A couple of points:

    People's insulation needs are subjective - just depends on whether you're a warm or cold sleeper. One person will freeze using a 20* UQ, and the guy in the next hammock is...
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