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I've got a easy question for all these people who claim aluminum is so bad.

Do you
..A)Use deodorant/anti-prespirant (can be over 50% Al by volume, and your armpits are in the top 5 most...

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This is my preferred way to carry bacon. I find a female hiking companion to "shoulder" most of the weight. I also find that...

I just looked and they also have canned real butter and canned cheddar cheese. Only bad thing about the butter is they say it is equiv to 3 sticks (3/4 lb). I could easily eat 8 oz of cheese in one...

Guess what I just found today? Canned Bacon!

I can see this being a positive for those mail drops where you just want to get back on the trail. Frankly, just thought it was funny really.
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In order to qualify you will need the following. A multitool with scissors, a bottle of spirit gum.

At the end of each 42 hours, 42 minutes and 42 seconds you must drop your pack, remove the hair...

In response to how do you reset the altitude when it is unknown?

You simply watch your topo map, and when you reach a spot you are sure about the altitude you reset it (IE, 50 foot marked on topo,...

My bug avoidance strategy:

I wear a long sleeve hiking shirt (button up arms) and convertible pants. Both are made of the very thin synthetic blend fabric, and a hat that is fabric on top, then...

I make my own Java Juice.

1 lb ground coffee to 9 cups cold water.

MSNBC story
Make your own cold brew on the cheap

I find this superior to all other methods. I have not tried Java Juice,...

I'm big on Big Anges. I own a Big Agnes crystal bag good for 30 and I know it keeps me warm @ 30, and can be used partially zipped up to the 50's. What I love about BA bags is I can't roll off the...

I think you all overlooked one of the greatest parties to benefit from a magnetized trails. Slackpackers. With just a pair of 800 lb pull shoes, they can hitch a ride into town no problem. Just...

I just wanted to try to calm people down on the exploding magnet thing. It would only happen basically if it was in direct flame or heated to over 200-300 degrees. And it is mainly just the shiny...

I like the rubber tip for 2 purposes. 1) protect tip from asphalt & concrete 2) Protect the trail in sensitive areas from tip scrapes.

I hiked 20 miles on my swissgears. Both the baskets now...

I was aware of the fact service is only needed for adding content, but to me that seems to be the point of the device. Guess it's one of those to each their own things. I'd go with a paperback, but...

If the socks weren't so high dollar I would wear them everyday.

I have like super acidic nail funk or something. My big toe shreds holes through any brand of brand new sock within 3 months of...

Good magnets will not demagnetize until they reach a higher tempature (180 F, 80 C). I hear ceramic/industrial magnets can go to higher heats. Try putting on base of windscreen instead of top to...

Sling Blade was filmed where I grew up. That movie has a lot of memories for me, because it is the only film of a lot of places that were tore down for expansion, etc.
The town is Benton, AR. It...

As to the kindle...it has to have cell phone coverage to work.

My canon camera has a book reader on it. If you own a cheaper canon digital camera check out CHDK It gives you games, book reader, 1...

I use injini socks when hiking. For me a bamboo liner sock with a nuWool outer makes all the difference. My feet stay practically dry in leather hybrid boots.

The socks have seperate toes, which...

Does anyone have a hoe they have used, and don't want anymore? If you have pictures of the hoe I might be willing to lease it from you for a overnighter. All depends on how the hoe looks. Also...

Hmm...support vehicle?? On the AT?

Well I suppose it is good you are providing a service doing something you love. The whole 75% women 25% men so far sounds like advertising though :)

With the exception of food and water treatment options I carry my entire kit. My reasoning is I am 25 years old, and can use the workout. If I carry it on a day hike my body is conditioned to...

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I have in my possession a limited run of sam's club lightweight water. These special purpose bottles have a broken seal, and one to 30 droplets of condensated water on the inside. They...

The coating on the inside of a fuel bottle is different from the coating on the inside of a drink bottle. The fuel can eat the coating on the drink bottle causing problems, and oxidation of the...

I think earplugs should be a requirement too. You can pack like a weeks worth for 1 oz of weight. I bet you could make fish bait out of the used ones too if you tossed it in your food before you...

I just wish the FDA would allow a high concentration of permethrin for consumer use. That and picardin. Would buy picardin or other alternative repellents if they were certified for higher...