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    From a friend

    Good luck with your book Nathan. I hope to read it one day. I remember hiking with you in 05. You were a strong hiker then as I bet you are now. Peace, Wilderness Bob
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    When you cut, split and stack next winters fire...

    When you cut, split and stack next winters fire wood before the hiking season begins. Why? Because you know you will be in no shape to do so at the end of the trail.
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    J5man, When I went through in 05 I talked...

    J5man,

    When I went through in 05 I talked to a few locals and asked what direction to section hike the SMNP, to a person they all said, "North to South". If I ever section the park I may do...
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    01 April, 2004

    01 April, 2004
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    smile a lot, it's infectious

    smile a lot, it's infectious
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    I call that "finding the pulse of the trail". WB

    I call that "finding the pulse of the trail". WB
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    Ewker, The warranty for the Osprey while on the...

    Ewker, The warranty for the Osprey while on the trail was simple. I called the manufacturer, told them I was a thru-hiker and they asked me where I would be 100 miles up the trail (they sent me a...
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    I bought the 65 up a few months ago and am taking...

    I bought the 65 up a few months ago and am taking it on the PCT this year. I used to Atmos 50 on the AT in 05. I went with the 65 for more volume. The 65 has been holding up well and rides great...
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    I am hiking this year with a IPOD Nano. I have...

    I am hiking this year with a IPOD Nano. I have loaded 130 songs on it so far and still have over half the memory left. The songs seem to average about four minutes each. Right now I am trying to...
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    iliketacos, Carrying a radio,...

    iliketacos,

    Carrying a radio, whatever you carry, on the trail is a great way to break up the "trail monotony". Reception is an issue because of the "line if sight" needed to...
  11. What does it take to succeed? To each is own...

    What does it take to succeed? To each is own however, to try to sum it up in a few words can be difficult. For me, flexibility, adaptation and the realization that with each step the dream was...
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    I changed my mind....it had to be a librarian ...

    I changed my mind....it had to be a librarian LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL :)
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    Birchbark, IMO, it sounds to me...

    Birchbark,

    IMO, it sounds to me like you found a den of Porcupines. Those critters can get pretty big, are nocturnal and they do lurk everywhere. Three things to look for in...
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    Poll: Water never gets tired, hikers do... foot...

    Water never gets tired, hikers do... foot entrapment is a killer (that and what are called strainers, trees and such). If the service was not available I would ford but, why risk it? Part of the...
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    COOPDOG, you da man.... Thanks for the tip. WB

    COOPDOG, you da man.... Thanks for the tip. WB
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    Vaopjourney, It may be hard to predict...

    Vaopjourney,

    It may be hard to predict just how many cold days you will experience however, you can develop a gear plan. I recommend starting out with the equipment to handle a chilly night...
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    Been there, done that :)

    Been there, done that :)
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    Poll: On my 05 thru I saw a total of 20 Black Bear. I...

    On my 05 thru I saw a total of 20 Black Bear. I failed to put in the fact that all but one went about their business paying me little mind. The one, just south of or in NJ (can't recall) came in...
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    Rebel Yell, I have nothing but respect for...

    Rebel Yell,
    I have nothing but respect for the man. He was not my "Commander in Chief" while I served in the Army (I had everyone since then though, 78-04). I would have been honored to serve...
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    Programo, Too true... You do not want to...

    Programo,

    Too true... You do not want to transfer back pack weight to your arms if you are wearing an ill fitted or poorly designed back pack. I agree whole heartedly that the hips are the...
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    I use them for many reasons and will hike with...

    I use them for many reasons and will hike with them again. One large plus for me was rhythm. Rhythm equals miles. Also, hiking poles transfer pack weight to the arms. Who doesn't want weight off...
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    Hammock, I found that the trail conditions,...

    Hammock,
    I found that the trail conditions, primarily Ice and rock, wear out the "string" prematurely. On days that you hike on terrain like such, just do not use to string. Leave it lay...
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    Brancher, I carried the Atmos...

    Brancher,

    I carried the Atmos 50 from Damascus till trails end up on MT K. Yes I did have an issue with the mesh material (both back and waist belt areas). I contacted the Atmos...
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    Sellme69 hit it right on the head. There...

    Sellme69 hit it right on the head.
    There is more to add. The fact that a hiker, especially thru-hikers are not the cleanest person out there (that hiker funk). Do you really want to cut...
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    EZ4300, I am sorry to hear that you have...

    EZ4300,

    I am sorry to hear that you have to wait till you start your thru-hike. It does give you opportunities that only waiting can give you. Here are some things that I wish someone told...
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