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I agree, I carried rain gear plus an asym tarp on my hike and this system worked great for me. The only times I got wet from a storm (all of two times) were from when I didn't pitch the tarp...

If you can't or don't want to hostel or hotel it in Waynesboro, the hiker campsite isn't hammock friendly, but the townspeople are. Can easily hammock anywhere else nearby (legally or what have you),...

i personally used an air pad the whole way through and used the ENO Hotspot to add coverage for my hips and shoulders. It was great combo especially further in the trail when the "crowds" thinned out...

I am pretty petite (4'-11"), and I've had great luck with ULA packs. As far as capacity goes, you may want to go with the Ohm or the CDT. The total pack capacity for those packs are a bit larger than...

The talk went well, thanks all.

I met him in Maryland sometime after July 4th. He went into DC to hang out a bit.

Saw him last in Harriman (sp) State Park in NY in mid-August.

Well...As I recall, either the ALDHA or ATC does keep track of both supported and un-supported records. I'll be darned if I can remember how to look it up, but I know I've seen it before. ...

All good ideas, thanks...now to compile the several hundred photos I have into a meaningful but short slideshow...

gee, thanks, Turtle...no pressure or anything:/

Seriously, though, you guys rock! Thanks for the ideas!

Hi all,

I was asked to give a half hour talk about the AT, hiking, backpacking, etc., to a group of high schoolers (why me?? idk). For those who have finished or who are in the midst of...

Golite Virga



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I agree. And really, the gear is really only half the battle. Where I really started cutting oz. was in all the "toiletries" type stuff and the first aid kit. I reduced the number of bandages I...

Depending on how cold you get, cutting down an el cheapo blue foam pad from wally world is very practical for adding extra insulation for your legs (a large source of heat loss regardless of being...

Underquilts are nice but they do cost a bit. One day...but until then... I use ccf pads. The lightest and easiest to work with imho are the evozote/evofoam ones (you can find at gossamergear,...

I imagine the bulk would be remedied by selling off the extra packets to those facing coffee withdrawal. You could make a bit extra $ to help fund the next supply:p

I asked about this and the two associates I talked with didn't seem to know.

Basically, I gave up and used the BodyGlide Liquified Powder. I can tell it's not quite the same but I am getting the...

I'm still on the hunt. I've checked two of the three bike shops. They know what it is but thus far, are now just carrying Body Glide Sticks. The last bike shop was closed today. I never thought...

Neither of the Sports Authority's have heard of it, and the only Dicks doesn't have them in stock. They suggested I order it online...which kind of defeats the purpose:/

Hydropel.

It seems that BodyGlide Sticks took over (which I hate). Can only find online anymore but don't want to pay the extra shipping and handling. Tried every running/outfitter/pharmacy/etc....

Ah yes, we were particularly lucky in that the rain didn't come until after we finished the hike (on our way out of the park as a matter of fact), I can only imagine the challenges of a flooded...

Hi Skipper,<br><br>Just did that park in November.&nbsp; Easy to moderate
(but barely), so definitely doable to do with scouts over two days.&nbsp; The
highest point has a bench that overlooks a...

Hi Skipper,

Just did that park in November. Easy to moderate (but barely), so definitely doable to do with scouts over two days. The highest point has a bench that overlooks a bunch of...

So long as no one gets too motivated by the Dixie Chicks' song "Goodbye Irl", I'll be okay with Irl :)

I wonder how many country songs there are about "Irl". I digress...

That's great, thanks Ron!