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    Well of course, long term deferment is a bad...

    Well of course, long term deferment is a bad idea, because the interest you would be paying for each month gets tacked onto the end of the loan.

    Of course, you're still able to pay on the loan...
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    A friend of mine had hers deferred for "financial...

    A friend of mine had hers deferred for "financial hardship" when she did a student teaching gig in Chile for 6 months. Most student loan banks are pretty easy-going about deferments as long as you...
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    Well, as others have said, there's too many...

    Well, as others have said, there's too many variables to say unequivocally how possible distances can be.

    I hiked from Springer to the NOC in 11 days (12.27mi/day), and snow was on the ground...
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    I believe the guy that runs minibulldesign.com...

    I believe the guy that runs minibulldesign.com sells the wicking on his site...
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    Cool... We are getting a shuttle from Blue...

    Cool... We are getting a shuttle from Blue Mountain Outfitters in Hot Springs in the AM on 16th...
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    Doing 4 days... 16,17,18,19...

    Doing 4 days... 16,17,18,19...
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    I broke my YT's only a few days in to my snowy...

    I broke my YT's only a few days in to my snowy hike from Springer a couple years ago... Get something more study with chains n spikes...they hold up much better
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    Not sure about the gate, but I did that section a...

    Not sure about the gate, but I did that section a couple years ago in march when there was a foot of snow and the scenery was great... Have a good trip!
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    Nice hammock setup! My buddy has a Warbonnet......

    Nice hammock setup! My buddy has a Warbonnet... So nice! I should say, the stock is not useless, mine served me well in snow... But it's somewhat useless for keeping the elements off your pack in...
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    Bill Bryson's "A Walk in the Woods" is...

    Bill Bryson's "A Walk in the Woods" is befitting... Read by the author, it's hilarious.
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    I bought the larger non-sil nylon hex tarp from...

    I bought the larger non-sil nylon hex tarp from Hennessey, and I use it for my winter setup... It goes all the way to the ground on each side, keeping wind for blowing across my backside, which makes...
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    Me and two of my friends are hiking from Sams gap...

    Me and two of my friends are hiking from Sams gap to Hot Springs (sobo) , about 43.5 mi starting 12/16...
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    Thanks park for the info! Did GSMNP last year...

    Thanks park for the info! Did GSMNP last year over 4 days, and took my 7 year old son on it again this summer for a few days. I agree, it's a great section of the AT... probably my favorite so far...
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    Well, a bag liner is lighter than a silk...

    Well, a bag liner is lighter than a silk baselayer... But I'd say it is easier to get into a bag with for sure. But if it's really cold out, a silk baselayer is way too light. Capalene 4 is more...
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    In regards to burn times, I like to equate it to...

    In regards to burn times, I like to equate it to fuel needed... So to get 2cups of water to a boil, you need about an ounce of alcohol, and you'll have some run time left still after that.

    An 8oz...
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    Umm, isn't the defining characteristic of a vapor...

    Umm, isn't the defining characteristic of a vapor barrier is that it's non-breathable?

    What emergency blanket is breathable? That's a vapor barrier.

    Never heard of an emergency blanket being...
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    terramar makes a nice silk baselayer... Warm and...

    terramar makes a nice silk baselayer... Warm and super comfy
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    Getting into a liner, then a bag, while Inside a...

    Getting into a liner, then a bag, while Inside a hammock is definitely a PITA, but nonetheless, I ALWAYS carry mine. Anyone that actually uses a hammock in the winter frequently knows that every...
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    Originally from Cincy here...now reside just...

    Originally from Cincy here...now reside just north of Louisville...but I still work in Cincy. Heading down with a couple friends 12/15 to do a 4day section starting in Hot Springs :)
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    Forgot to mention, nice thing about using the...

    Forgot to mention, nice thing about using the NeoAir is you can also use it in the shelters which is great.

    Also, I did 135 miles from Springer a couple years ago starting the second week of...
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    I also use a Sea to Summit liner, mine is silk. ...

    I also use a Sea to Summit liner, mine is silk. It's about the size of a small burrito and weighs 5oz when rolled up. I actually use it in summer as my bag it's so warm.

    I also have a hammock...
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    As slo go en said, you could always just leave...

    As slo go en said, you could always just leave early and get to the shelters first.

    I hiked 11 days from springer a couple years back with all thru hikers yet I stayed in shelters every night by...
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    Thanks Angels!

    Thanks Angels!
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    After more reflection, I'm probably going to go...

    After more reflection, I'm probably going to go from Sams Gap to Hot Springs. Better shelters, the shelters have privies, and there's a couple fire towers to check out... Little higher elevation,...
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    Thanks Juma for the info!

    Thanks Juma for the info!
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