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  1. It's too easy to load up for all the "what ifs"...

    It's too easy to load up for all the "what ifs" because each item doesn't weigh much. Starting at 45-50 + lbs doesn't seem bad, but once you hit the GA mountains you'll be thinking of every ounce...
  2. Thread: pajamas

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    I like to clean up a bit and put on a light...

    I like to clean up a bit and put on a light weight base layer. It keeps the grunge off the down bag.
  3. We have an '08 T2 and really like it. The space...

    We have an '08 T2 and really like it. The space and set up is similar to the MSR Hubba Hubba we used on our thru. Don't pass up the 30% off the sale price as it's a great value.
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    +1 for Cho-Pat's. They worked for us.

    +1 for Cho-Pat's. They worked for us.
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    I carried a MSR Hubba Hubba and a pocket rocket.

    I carried a MSR Hubba Hubba and a pocket rocket.
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    + 1 on the Exos 58. We got ours afterour thru,...

    + 1 on the Exos 58. We got ours afterour thru, but believe they would be good choice for a thru hike. They're fairly light with good pocket/compartment placement and theykeep your back cool. ...
  7. Thread: Bear in SNP

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    Wherever you hike, hit the trail early in the...

    Wherever you hike, hit the trail early in the morning at first light before the other hikers stir and you'll most likely get some great shots. Move quietly into the wind and keep a watchful eye up...
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    Don't force him or he'll whine the entire trip...

    Don't force him or he'll whine the entire trip about how terrible it is just to make his point that you are wrong and he is right. Tell him that you enjoy hiking/camping and if/when he wants to go...
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    Seeker, I feel so sad for you being in this...

    Seeker, I feel so sad for you being in this position, but I know exactly how you feel. We've had to make this same decision a couple of times and sadly see the time coming to have to go through it...
  10. I tried soaking a cotton ball in Deet and putting...

    I tried soaking a cotton ball in Deet and putting it in a small plastic air freshener holder that was fastened to my shoulder strap and hat, but it didn't help. Another great idea that didn't work....
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    I'll never understand why some people do things...

    I'll never understand why some people do things like this. I hope this dirt bag gets to share a cell with BIG BUBBA, who gets a daily triple dose of Viagra!
  12. Lauriep, you might search for Jack Tarlin's...

    Lauriep, you might search for Jack Tarlin's thread “Ways to improve Hanover, NH”. As I recall there was a lot of input and discussion you might find useful.
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    People have the dream and sometimes plan for...

    People have the dream and sometimes plan for years. The books are read, the gear is bought (and replaced), mail drops are organized (and reorganized), and it all sounds so romantic while they sit in...
  14. Thread: shoe issues

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    Stonedflea, you are wise to buy the larger size...

    Stonedflea, you are wise to buy the larger size to get more room in the toe box. Also, talk with the outfitter about proper lacing of your shoes to keep your heel positioned so your feet won't slide...
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    There could be a lot to say, but this says it all.

    There could be a lot to say, but this says it all.
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    Dang, this thread is starting to wind down. I...

    Dang, this thread is starting to wind down. I think the hikers with poles liked the water and the ones with dogs didn't....or was it the ones with guns who didn't like it, but the one's who don't...
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    We always carry plenty of water, but when we went...

    We always carry plenty of water, but when we went through PA it was so dry several water sources were no longer running. If we hadn't come upon some of these water caches we would have been in a real...
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    I use a light Granite Gear compression sack. It's...

    I use a light Granite Gear compression sack. It's easy to stuff the bag and then compress it to the size I want to fit the pack. Storage is always in the large cotton storage bag to maintain loft. I...
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    Two guesses. It's either climbing the face of...

    Two guesses. It's either climbing the face of Half Dome where those people look like tiny specs up there. I'll never know why they do that. Or, it's hikers on the Misty Trail where the granite slabs...
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    I keep looking at them and walking away. It seems...

    I keep looking at them and walking away. It seems if I get the stronger ones, they'll add more weight than they're worth. If I get the lighter ones, they'll be too flimsy to hang on to the gear. If...
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    Check the thrift stores. I picked up a nice Camp...

    Check the thrift stores. I picked up a nice Camp Trails pack for $15.
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    If you look at changing conditions on the trail...

    If you look at changing conditions on the trail from a positive light you'll realize when it rains water sources are plentiful, there are fewer bugs flying around you and it's cooler. Ya, there's...
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    Absolutely. There are a lot of old towers that...

    Absolutely. There are a lot of old towers that have been restored and are now being rented to the public through the National Recreation Reservation Service. We're going to the one in Lassen NF for...
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    This is something we do on special occasions....

    This is something we do on special occasions. Reserve a cabin or fire tower through the NPS for the weekend of her birthday. You can day hike around the area with her. A nice bottle of wine and...
  25. I used a WM Caribou with a small Prolite pad in a...

    I used a WM Caribou with a small Prolite pad in a MSR Hubba Hubba tent on our thru May-Oct and loved it. In cooler temps a silk liner, base layer and stocking cap worked well.
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