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    They've had a fair amount of rain recently, so...

    They've had a fair amount of rain recently, so you could just pack a water microfilter or AquaMira system and get it from a stream (or out of a puddle) if you really had to. Not sure about the...
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    Don't forget that certain water microfilters...

    Don't forget that certain water microfilters and purifiers are able to remove chemicals from the water, something that bleach or AquaMira obviously won't do. If you are going to be hiking in certain...
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    This is next on my Netflix cue! I've been trying...

    This is next on my Netflix cue! I've been trying to get it for the past week or so but it has been sold out since it's been available on disk. I've been on a portion of it and Martin Sheen is one of...
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    I also second not buying online - you really need...

    I also second not buying online - you really need to try out a lot of your gear in the store. Certain smaller "mom and pop" stores also let you bring something home to test out for a night (nothing...
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    It's not really made for thru-hiking, but any...

    It's not really made for thru-hiking, but any stovetop espresso maker is better than a French press coffee maker IMO. There are a few insanely small, aluminum construction espresso makers though....
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    My favorite is Bustello Freeze Dried coffee. It...

    My favorite is Bustello Freeze Dried coffee. It is a bit bitter/sour, but what coffee isn't. Nescafe Instant is also surprisingly good. Make sure you purify your water first though!
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    http://www.hikingsaltlake.com/ I look at the...

    http://www.hikingsaltlake.com/

    I look at the one every now and then for some pics of Western-U.S. hiking trails.
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    I like that last one - is that because of the energy involved or what?
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    Just because they're not in the water one day...

    Just because they're not in the water one day doesn't mean they won't be there the next day. If you are doing the trail, or part of it, any farmland you pass has the potential to wash animal waste...
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