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I used the steripen adventurer on my 2010 thru. The ONLY complaint I have with the adventurer that I carried was that I HAD to use a wide-mouth bottle. Which got old because I was using...

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On my 2010 AT-Thru I used a Granite Gear Nimbus Meridian, which I've seen go in the used forums for 160-200 US Dollars shipped. Granted it's a little pricey for not being new, however it held...

Hey Shannan:

Sounds good, I'll have to check on a few things, but that should all work out well. If you need/want to borrow a pack I do have an Arcteryx Bora 80 that'll fit you.... I saw that you...

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I might be willing to come down and do 4-5 days on the BMT. I need to try out some new gear before I head back out west again anyways. PM me if you're looking for anymore.

-Kevin

Oh, and yeah I've got 3 pairs of socks, 1 Super Heavy, 2 Medium Weight, and 5 Sock liners... Also, a pair of crocs for camp shoes.

Thanks again,

-Kevin

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I'm heading out on the 30th from Springer. Just looking for some suggestions and other critics on gear etc. I've just started making my quadruple check list and THINK I have everything on...

Don't cheat on him.

And then if you want to send him pictures, try and see if you can get it laminated if on standard paper which is preferred, weight savings. I only take two pictures one on...

I'd love to get a great job offer that uses at least one of my degrees and be able to turn it down and not feel bad about it. Because I have better things to live for then a monkey suit.

Okay, glad to know I'm not the only kilt wearing man hiking the A.T.

Although, mine won't be shipped to me until at LEAST April or May. Pants until then. It makes going quick nice and can be a...

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Also, EVEN if you cook in your vestibule watch out. I didn't burn my tent down, but my buddy burnt it down, by cooking in my vestibule two weeks ago, along with nearly ALL my gear. It sucks...

BTW- I stay up there until NOVEMBER and do so in NOVEMBER. It won't be any colder here when I'm 3,000-4,000 miles to the SOUTH.

Okay, so who here is REALLY from the cold and snow? I grew up in Northern B.C. Canada. Still go up every year and work on an outfitters. Base camp is at 7,000 feet. I take people up to 14,000 feet to...

In reference to monkeys I'll quote one of my favorites-Dr. Seuss.

BTW- Everyone is going to see in the register my Doctor Seuss quotes, look for the Professional Bum a.k.a. Kevin.

"I have heard...

Okay, I was in the Smokies two weeks ago. That's where the 'tent fire' occurred. Ambient temperature was around 5 degrees Fahrenheit and pretty crappy, but it was all doable. Even without any gear...

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Chef-Best of luck. Can't wait to see you on the trail and we'll have a bite to eat. You've got a week headstart and I thought it was the 23rd you were headed out?

-Kevin

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I'm leaving on the 30th of Jan. and don't plan on shifting my clothing gear out until at least May sometime. I'm going with a few sets of long-underwear like 1 full light, 1 full medium, and...

Welcome, Travis Johnson. You're in good company and even going alone you'll be fine. I just had my 22nd birthday a few days ago and I leave in 11. I can't wait, however I've gotta catch the UPS guy...

So, leaftye, you agree that I can get away without one? Because that's what I've been thinking I'm just debating really if I definately need one for my bag, because that's one thing I'd rather not...

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I'm debating on what all sizes of dry sacks I should take on my thru-hike. Obviously one for my sleeping pad and sleeping bag, but what about food, etc.?

Just curious on what sizes you...

We must run in the same group of friends, because honestly I've completely given up on talking to any of them about my plans and the growing anticipation of leaving in 12 days makes it miserable....

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davidb308 - If you want to hike the first few days of the AT with me, I leave on the 30th of January and you are more than welcome to tag along for a few days. Park your car north and when we...

See, I have a question about this as well, except with dehydrated food I vacuum seal.

Food I plan on dehydrating is like spaghetti and such...

I wonder how long it'll stay good in bump boxes...

Okay and something else, I've been slightly debating, but leaning towards not...a friend suggested these and swears by them.

A set of crampons, but more specifically not 'real' crampons but the...

White_Russian - I've seen these stoves but my biggest worry is a large pressure drop and my canister stove becomes useless. BTW- How do you like the legs on the stove in comparison? I thought they...

Well, that and the fact that I have nothing better to do then wait to get on the trail and I'm just getting way too excited...