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    I hiked it last year in July, and we've had a...

    I hiked it last year in July, and we've had a much warmer winter this year and it was far from crowded.

    Here is a link to my trip report/pretty pictures in case anyone is interested.

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    Yeah, my pup does not like boarding, no matter...

    Yeah, my pup does not like boarding, no matter how nice the folks are, not to get into too much detail, but it upsets his digestive track. Having someone watch him at either my house or if it was a...
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    I used to use a duffel bag and never had any...

    I used to use a duffel bag and never had any trouble - but now I primarily use a ULA Circuit and it qualifies as carryon. The last time I flew I picked up a $2knife at a gas station and fuel for my...
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    house/dog

    I think I've got a window coming this coming year where I could take a leave of abscence from work - and about the only issue I've got to figure out is what to do with my house. . .I have a mortgage...
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    What month? If you are in the late season I would...

    What month? If you are in the late season I would recommend getting into the high country - it is pretty spectacular assuming it is melted out. If you have a chance to do a longer hike in the...
  6. Thread: Crowds

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    Thanks for the reply, from what you said it...

    Thanks for the reply, from what you said it doesn't sound too crazy. . .



    I think passing a few people or being passed a few times isn't a big deal, but I've been on trails where it seems that...
  7. Thread: Crowds

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    Crowds

    Hi- I'm considering a thruhike but am concerned about crowds heading Northbound on the AT and am wondering how 'bad' it is. If anyone could share their experience with how crowded the trail is for...
  8. Thread: Summit Hut

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    Summit Hut is a good firm who has been around...

    Summit Hut is a good firm who has been around forever.
  9. Thread: Start Dates

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    Start Dates

    I was wondering if anyone had made a chart showing the good start dates for the major long trails or sections thereof. I think it could be a good planning tool for those of us that get a month off in...
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    This can be ignored - I ended up calling ULA and...

    This can be ignored - I ended up calling ULA and after talking with them and reading some other posts ordered the Circuit.
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    SO - I think I'm settling on a ULA catalyst but...

    SO - I think I'm settling on a ULA catalyst but wanted to confirm that it was not overkill for weekend and long weekend trips when I would otehrwise be using a 45L pack - which I think is the same...
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    Any other suggestions on packs? I was hoping to...

    Any other suggestions on packs? I was hoping to find something from a large enough company that I could try out a pack locally before purchasing it. . . and hopefully a little cheaper than ULA.
  13. Thread: Gourmet?

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    oh. . .and indian food. Using lentil soup mix as...

    oh. . .and indian food. Using lentil soup mix as well as dehydrating "tasty bite" brand jaipur vegetable.
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    "exotic" I make thai food sometimes - at the...

    "exotic" I make thai food sometimes - at the local asian store I can usually get powdered coconut milk or coconut cream . . . I usually also use glass noodles.
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    Yes, it does. . .correction I have a 29" - 30"...

    Yes, it does. . .correction I have a 29" - 30" hip line, not waist.

    I've had such bad luck fitting packs I've been a little hesitant ordering a custom back from the garage manufactures since I...
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    Backpacks for small waists

    I've been backpacking for over a decade and have had a hard time finding a backpack with a small enough waist - I'm about a 29" maybe 30" waist and always have the belt at it's tightest possible...
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