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  1. Thread: Pack Weight

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    the only place I could really shave off any...

    the only place I could really shave off any decent weight would be in cuban tarp which I would not consider that much money for the weight advantage. my tent weighs 2 lbs 10 oz. for 2 people. I...
  2. Thread: Pack Weight

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    my weight usually runs around 27 lbs with 3 days...

    my weight usually runs around 27 lbs with 3 days of food and water. I would love to get less than than but I would be worthless without sleep a good night sleep in a hammock that weighs more than a...
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    I am also interested I have the Ga side done need...

    I am also interested I have the Ga side done need t complete alabama
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    The first few times I have attempted to solo...

    The first few times I have attempted to solo backpack on the AT I chickened out. Ended up calling my DH to come pick me up at the nearest trailhead after just hiking 5-10 miles. I did manage to do...
  5. I went on my first hike at 51 and my first...

    I went on my first hike at 51 and my first backpacking trip I was 56. I only managed to do one overnight by myself so far
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    flavoring oatmeal

    I have started using the oatmeal packets with almond milk at home. I really like it anyone know what you can take on a trip to make oatmeal taste as good, I have used powdered milk but it just is...
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    the thought of falling and squishing my baby...

    the thought of falling and squishing my baby occured to me too.
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    actually she is a bit of a chicken she is shy of...

    actually she is a bit of a chicken she is shy of people and shy of other dogs but she will chase cats playfully she is still young though she would always be on a leash mainly for the fact that she...
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    hiking with a 5 lb chihuahua

    Is it feasable for a slow hiker and one who does not hike more than 8 miles a day to take my dog with me on hikes, she is a puppy and not full grown now but has so much energy I have been thinking...
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    thanks, I leave my phone off, just turn it on...

    thanks, I leave my phone off, just turn it on when I need to call home once a day to let my DH know I am ok and give him an idea where I am
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    thanks, Can you all tell me which cell service...

    thanks, Can you all tell me which cell service is better along the Alabama side, ATT or Verizon,
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    Looks better than having 2 quilts

    Looks better than having 2 quilts
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    water in alabama

    What time of the year is the best for seasonal water to hike the alabama portion, I have finished georgia and want to do the alabama side, since it is much further away from me I need to do backpack...
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    I bought the evernew stove, it can use wood,...

    I bought the evernew stove, it can use wood, solid or alcohol I have only used alcohol in it so far, I figured having the extra option was well worth it
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    I used one of them when I went with my DH he...

    I used one of them when I went with my DH he drank it boy was he upset,
  16. there is a new 8 mile section on dennis mill road...

    there is a new 8 mile section on dennis mill road that removes 7 miles of roadwalk into a trail, Just did an overnight on it 2 days ago very nice new trail
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    I was more afraid of critters in the middle of...

    I was more afraid of critters in the middle of the night than people, I only backpacked on the AT only during bubble time as I was scared to death to be in the woods alone, Hiking during the day ,...
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    I never used the straps, got a new poles and...

    I never used the straps, got a new poles and tried using them the way they are supposed to BIG mistake for me , I slipped and tore the ligaments in my shoulder, a year later and my shoulder is...
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    I have hiked most of Ga and a small amount of...

    I have hiked most of Ga and a small amount of Alabama looking forward to completing all of it
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    they have lowered their fees to use their...

    they have lowered their fees to use their campgrounds it was $23 a few years ago now its $17 plus its seems to be on an honor system as there was no one collecting when we used 2 different...
  21. my plans have been put off for the a thru of the...

    my plans have been put off for the a thru of the Pinhoti, I really wanted to get Alabama done as I am not close enough to day hike that section, I have done all of Ga South of Dalton just by...
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    I used mine on the AT for 10 days with my...

    I used mine on the AT for 10 days with my husband, I found it worked out great and was plenty big enough, It rained 3 days and it kept us dry, I would like to get the ground sheet for it but just...
  23. I don't have a particular date though I would...

    I don't have a particular date though I would like to do it in Jan, I plan on doing 300 miles on the AT in the spring
  24. Looking for someone to thru hike the pinhoti

    Looking for someone interested doing a thru hike of the Pinhoti I am 56 and will not be going fast
  25. Thread: Pinhoti Trail

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    I was doing Cheah state park north, Had to get...

    I was doing Cheah state park north, Had to get off the lady I was hiking with fell and hurt her hand day 2 guess I will have to find someone else to do it with, Alabama pinhoti is just too far away...
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