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    one more lurking....has been awhile...will check...

    one more lurking....has been awhile...will check in in about 6 hours!
  2. This is nothing new.....I was planning a Boy...

    This is nothing new.....I was planning a Boy Scout hiking trip on the Odom/Pinhoti about 10 years ago, and called the ranger station to propose a scout project of refreshing the blazes while we...
  3. Thread: Dog Photos

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    Lost my "pretty girl"

    3019330194301953019630197I lost my pup today. My hope is that she is enjoying open trails, no leashes, plenty to eat and drink, and many squirrels to chase. My comfort is that she is no longer in...
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    hahaha - the service academies, always...

    hahaha - the service academies, always competitive with each other - especially in football season - have been doing gangnam videos... concensus is that Army's is best: ...
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    Nice thread - I've been away for awhile.... my...

    Nice thread - I've been away for awhile.... my now 10-year old slightly overweight Siberian Husky is happy to go around the block on the neighborhood these days... When she was 3, she carried her...
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    Got home from my Philmont hike with my son last...

    Got home from my Philmont hike with my son last week. Wore my Tilly hat (bday gift before a beach trip about 5 years ago) every day. Love it. Got home and it was stained, dirty, and sad looking. ...
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    sometimes i hang my food (usually when I'm with...

    sometimes i hang my food (usually when I'm with my son), sometimes I don't (usually when I'm alone and with my dog)....so don't have a "dog" in the hang / don't hang discussion....but there is a...
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    I'm 5'11", currently 210, but have been up to...

    I'm 5'11", currently 210, but have been up to 225. I've used a HHULBPAsym since 2004. When I bought it, I called and asked if it would handle my weight. Was told it would be fine....Love it!
  9. Thread: Ticks!

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    drifters: Advantix has worked for us.....I also...

    drifters: Advantix has worked for us.....I also treat my dog's pack with permethrin.....
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    Bigben: wOOt! Hopefully, some of the best years...

    Bigben: wOOt! Hopefully, some of the best years of you and your son's life are starting....

    I started hiking with my youngest when he was 9. He did his first section on the AT when he was 10 -...
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    Tipi: I have 5 thermarests (includingthe...

    Tipi: I have 5 thermarests (includingthe BaseCamp), a ridgerest, and a z-lite. The primary reason I wanted to try the neoair is because of the comfort. And it is darn comfortable.....when it holds...
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    2 weekends on the trail with my neoair..... ...

    2 weekends on the trail with my neoair.....

    1st: great night's sleep. I'm thrilled!
    2nd: Sat afternoon nap..scooch around....hsssssss...damn...forgot about the stump by the tarptent....repair...
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    Personally, I have found the stock hammock...

    Personally, I have found the stock hammock adequate for hanging / sleeping in a storm. I also tie it separately to the trees to make it taut. That being said, if I were going to hammock on a...
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    Hammocks are explicitly forbidden at Philmont...

    Hammocks are explicitly forbidden at Philmont (let's not get into it - they do things their way based on a lot of experience....). Actually, Scouting does allow me to share a tent with my son, but...
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    off topic: Frontline! We did a 50 mile hike...

    off topic: Frontline! We did a 50 mile hike last June in NC. I had read here before the hike that ticks were bad, so treated the dog with Frontline and her pack, our clothing and gear with...
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    I normally hammock, but am having to go to ground...

    I normally hammock, but am having to go to ground as I take my son to Philmont this summer. I used my new large TR neo-air for the first time a few weeks ago. I slept!
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    I used to bring a 2' square of 3/8 inch CCF for...

    I used to bring a 2' square of 3/8 inch CCF for Phoebe that doubled as a butt pad for me during the day, but she always ignored it. Of course, she's a siberian husky, and loves the ice/snow.....
  18. Thread: Foot Neuroma

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    I agree with the above, especially wide toe box...

    I agree with the above, especially wide toe box shoe (Merrell's work for me - I'll never be able to wear a pair of Addidas again). Also, a metatarsal pad under the neuroma will lift and separate the...
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    :welcome Great first post!

    :welcome Great first post!
  20. Thread: Cold Dogs

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    I have a Siberian Husky, and have only taken her...

    I have a Siberian Husky, and have only taken her out in June twice - and won't again.... Her favorite place, here in GA, from May to Sept, is laying on top of the air conditioning vent! Frankly,...
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    ewww......back to topic?

    ewww......back to topic?
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    fyi...we started at Mooney Gap and ended at...

    fyi...we started at Mooney Gap and ended at Nantahala Gorge. I originally planned it for 5 days, not knowing how many miles to plan per day. We ended up doing it in 3 1/2!
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    I did the hike up Albert Mtn this sumnmer with 2...

    I did the hike up Albert Mtn this sumnmer with 2 14 year olds. We started at Mooney Gap, in the rain, and hiked up slick rocks covered with mud and water. It was memorable, but I wouldn't...
  24. Thread: Dog Photos

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    what a beautiful dog! do you think he likes to...

    what a beautiful dog! do you think he likes to hike?! (even WITH a backpack!! :sun)
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    Hi, Chaplain - Phoebe's a Siberian Husky. spoiled...

    Hi, Chaplain - Phoebe's a Siberian Husky. spoiled rotten! Wondered what I'd done with this pic, and found it today on my laptop. She was about 6 months old - Scott 8 or so. My wife and I had been out...
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