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  1. water availability in Springer Mt to Neels Gap

    Was planning at hike next week between Neels Gap and Springer. Anyone know what the water availability is like?
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    I just carry 2 butane lighters, the see through...

    I just carry 2 butane lighters, the see through type with adjustable flame. Never had one fail. I usually hike with a freind who also carries a lighter or 2 also.
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    Saw a silnylon rainskirt online, 3 oz. $25,...

    Saw a silnylon rainskirt online, 3 oz. $25, forgot who makes it. Others have suggested using a trashbag as a rainskirt. Cheap and effective. I have a pair of rain pants that I am considering hemming...
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    What are the Techwick pants made of? Do they have...

    What are the Techwick pants made of? Do they have a water proof coating, or are they impregnated like silnylon. I have never seen waterproof short pants at Wmart. Just water resistant.



    I like...
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    Rain shorts/skirt

    I am looking for feedback concerning an idea about raingear. I will overheat and sweat out in rain pants due to lack of ventilation. I have seen the rainskirt, I believe it is made from...
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    If you are looking for a swiss army type knife,...

    If you are looking for a swiss army type knife, look at the Wenger Ranger Series. Locking blade , can opener, bottle opener, screw driver combos. Not certain of the weight.
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    Oops. Forgot the link....

    Oops. Forgot the link. http://www.coldsteel.com/fixed-blades-bushman.html
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    Put one of these on the end of a stick and make a...

    Put one of these on the end of a stick and make a spear:banana
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    Of the 3, I would go with the Meyerco. If I had...

    Of the 3, I would go with the Meyerco. If I had the money, I would go with this, even though it is overpriced.
    http://www.topsknives.com/product_info.php?cPath=2&products_id=64

    Can't help you...
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    The guardian is a self defense knife, nothing...

    The guardian is a self defense knife, nothing wrong with that, though it's utility is restricted by it's design. I can't count the number of times I have had dogs aggressively approach me on the...
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    I differ, a real survival knife is a full tanged,...

    I differ, a real survival knife is a full tanged, non-serrated, fixed blade. A real survival knife is a tool that you can be used to cut, carve, chop, pry and puncture. It needs to be strong enough...
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    I was at the old Racoon Shelter site last week....

    I was at the old Racoon Shelter site last week. No shelter. Old Privy, picnic table and fire ring. A good flowing spring, ample tenting of hammocking area. Very active deer area. One deer was so...
  13. Thread: Rain Pants

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    cagoule - A cagoule, for those who don't know, is...

    cagoule - A cagoule, for those who don't know, is a waterproof jacket attached with a skirt at the bottom. campmor sells one for $40. Cagoules are completely unstylish and not very popular. However,...
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    I'm jealous.

    I'm jealous.
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    I have had a pair of REI Sahara's for 8 years....

    I have had a pair of REI Sahara's for 8 years. They have held up through a lot of bushwacking. I know that they cost $55, but I think that after 8 years and still going, I definitely got my money's...
  16. Thread: Spe Hh Ulbp

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    Spe Hh Ulbp

    Does anyone here presently use/ or have used a SPE in a HH? I am thinking about switching to this from a SS since I usually have to use a 3/4 length pad in my hammock to keep warm anyway....
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    Alcohol, because of wieght. You can take only the...

    Alcohol, because of wieght. You can take only the fuel that you need and you know how much you have left. If you have a new canister you have to carry the entire weight even for an overnighter. You...
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    After re-reading your post, I cook exactly the...

    After re-reading your post, I cook exactly the way you do, no problems. If you boil water for coffee the cup will be to hot to immediately drink from. Either don't heat the water up so much, or set...
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    I use the 700. I can pack my stove, fuel,...

    I use the 700. I can pack my stove, fuel, windscreen, lighter, and a cut down lexan spoon inside it. Never had any problems adding water to freezer bags or Mountain House meals.
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    here is some unbiased information on the 1st need...

    here is some unbiased information on the 1st need and the katadyn
    http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/pagerender.fcgi?artid=1349767&pageindex=1#page
  21. Thread: Water Filters?

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    This is an example of the type of study that is...

    This is an example of the type of study that is valid. http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1349767

    I would not make any decision on if I should treat water or with what to...
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    Is this evidence documented my a qualified...

    Is this evidence documented my a qualified orginization, medical labs, CDC etc.? If so, post a link, I would like to read it. Thanks
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    Giardia info....

    Giardia info.
    http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/giardiasis/factsht_giardia.htm
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    Cryptosporidium is highly resistant to iodine and...

    Cryptosporidium is highly resistant to iodine and chlorine dioxide. Filter.
    http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/cryptosporidiosis/factsht_cryptosporidiosis.htm
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    Blister prevention. I have an area on the back of...

    Blister prevention. I have an area on the back of my heel that seems to blister easily. So I just tape it before the hike, why wait for the blister?
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