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    Way back in 1975 at Spence Field, late one night...

    Way back in 1975 at Spence Field, late one night when a couple thought everyone was sleeping they got to well you know. Back then the bunks were made out of wire and they got to squeaking really...
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    I have a old Buck caper knife. It is a fixed...

    I have a old Buck caper knife. It is a fixed blade but the size of a folding knife. I don't know the weight but it is very lite. They don't make them and if you find one it is pretty expensive. The...
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    The mountain lion said during the interview,...

    The mountain lion said during the interview, "tastes like chicken". I could not think how horrible it was for the man. Just trying to get a mad kitty kat off your arm leaves you bleeding. Animals can...
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    When I think about my first trip it brings back...

    When I think about my first trip it brings back some of the best memories of my life. My list was so simple back then. I was on the AT for 1 month without a plan.

    Backpack from Sears
    Tent from...
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    When I got married I gave one of the brass cups...

    When I got married I gave one of the brass cups to each of the groomsmans. I had engraved in the botton "just 5 more minutes". I introduced every one of them to backpacking and the first hike they...
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    On 4 seperate occasions I have been found tenting...

    On 4 seperate occasions I have been found tenting off the trail and instructed to move to the location listed on my permit or face a stiff fine and a hike out of the park. This happened over a 8 year...
  7. Poll: Don't care to hike during thunderstorms. Don't...

    Don't care to hike during thunderstorms. Don't mind them after I have set up my camp. The rest does not bother me at all.
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    Everybody has the right to be stupid. This couple...

    Everybody has the right to be stupid. This couple should be no different. But they should be aware that their infant could die within hours of certain medical problems and be ready for that. Breast...
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    I was riding through North Georgia way back in...

    I was riding through North Georgia way back in 1973, stopped at neels gap and found the trail. Asked some questions and July of 1974 I graduated from college and had a month off. Hit the trail at...
  10. Thread: boulevard trail

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    It has been so warm this week I would be...

    It has been so warm this week I would be surprised if there was any snow. I wore short sleeves today in Atlanta.
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    I found that it was the type of clothing I wear....

    I found that it was the type of clothing I wear. I now wear the moisture wicking type of cloth with NO underware. Lose fitting so the breeze can assist is keeping me happy. I found the underware was...
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    I carry it with me when I hike. Sorry but there...

    I carry it with me when I hike. Sorry but there is nothing like heating up some water at the end of a dirty sweaty day and washing your face with the peppermint, the smell is wonderful and it makes...
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    I have a Buck caper that I have had for I think...

    I have a Buck caper that I have had for I think going on 20 years. It is a wonderful knife that they don't make anymore and is quite expensive if you can find one. What I like about it is a handle...
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    I have had both good and bad experiences with...

    I have had both good and bad experiences with mice. I have been in shelters that had none and one that ran me out during a freezing rain to set up my tent. Ever since then I try and not stay at them....
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    I love fingerless wool gloves. They are the most...

    I love fingerless wool gloves. They are the most increadible item you can have. When it is cold and you want to cook and do other things the ability to wear gloves and still use your fingers is...
  16. Thread: Hiking alone

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    When I first starting hiking way back in 1970 I...

    When I first starting hiking way back in 1970 I always went with a buddy or two. As the years went by they stopped but I could not get it out of my system. So I started going by myself. I can...
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    Back in 1981 I was at Spence field shelter. Two...

    Back in 1981 I was at Spence field shelter. Two cute couples hiked up to spend the night there. They had brought steaks and were cooking them in front of the shelter. I decided that I would cook my...
  18. Thread: Which Pot(s)?

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    I use a small kettle the majority of time. I also...

    I use a small kettle the majority of time. I also have a couple of snow peak Ti pots when I want to go very light.
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    Looks interesting, a little expensive though. But...

    Looks interesting, a little expensive though. But not a hassle to use. No press to clean, which is what I use now on the trail. Might have to order some and give it a try. Any shelf life restrictions...
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    No the weather is terrible in Georgia, you need...

    No the weather is terrible in Georgia, you need to go north. Yeah that's the ticket, go north. :-)

    The weather is starting to be absolutly perfect. This past weekend a friend of mine went to north...
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    I do love my coffee on the trail. I have been...

    I do love my coffee on the trail. I have been laughed at because I use a press but to me there is nothing better than a really good cup of coffee in the morning and the ritual is so rewarding. I know...
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    Ever try Stagg chili? Comes in a box, single...

    Ever try Stagg chili? Comes in a box, single serving. If you are only going out for a couple of nights this is a really good first meal. Open it up, put it in a sealable boil bag heat in water or...
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    I don't have any desire to see one. Sorry that is...

    I don't have any desire to see one. Sorry that is one animal I don't want to come across. After you see one don't believe he ran off. Probably waiting and sizing you up for dinner. Every try and get...
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    Poll: I have a small swiss army knife that I carry the...

    I have a small swiss army knife that I carry the majority of the time. There are occasions that I have a K-bar in my pack. It was given to my by my brother. He carried it in his web gear when...
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    Poll: I carry more food than I should, espically sweet...

    I carry more food than I should, espically sweet stuff. :-)
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