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  1. Thread: skillet

    by BigRing
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    I have nice 6" pan that I sometimes take on...

    I have nice 6" pan that I sometimes take on overnight trips. I cut the handle down. There is nothing like bacon and eggs for breakfast.
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    PATC - Sugar Knob Cabin - water

    ...any recent visits to the spring near the cabin? Is the spring flowing?
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    I have one too and had the same problem once. ...

    I have one too and had the same problem once. Remember to loosen the tensioners at each corner, stake out, insert the hiking stick".......and then snug it up. Doing this will keep the drip edge of...
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    .....crickets.

    .....crickets.
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    The Smokey Pearl Hostel

    I have not been keeping up with this site lately, but was surprised to find out that The Smokey Pearl Hostel closed. I had stayed there about two years ago when it had just opened. Unfortunate that...
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    My friends and I had the opportunity to meet...

    My friends and I had the opportunity to meet Hattie at the hostel while waiting for a shuttle this past weekend. It was a chilly rainy day and she treated us to some hot coffee. Hattie stated that...
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    I sectioned hiked from Springer to Unicoi Gap...

    I sectioned hiked from Springer to Unicoi Gap with friends the 3rd week of June Last summer. It was beautiful...we are going to pickup where we left-off and hike to Wayah Gap on June 15th. In...
  8. Thread: water bottle

    by BigRing
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    I purchased a neoprene water bottle jacket and...

    I purchased a neoprene water bottle jacket and attached two velcro closures, so that the velcro wraps nicely around the packstrap.
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    HM...I really enjoy cooking and these recipes are...

    HM...I really enjoy cooking and these recipes are pretty good.

    Spirit Bear, my hiking friends and I have had many long campfire discussions about powdered beer....haha!
  10. Thread: Foot treats

    by BigRing
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    Bio-freeze gel

    Bio-freeze gel
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    My spice rack depends upon what meals I have...

    My spice rack depends upon what meals I have planned.
    Salt, pepper, season-all, lemon/pepper, italian seasoning blend, dry lemon zest, dry orange zest, and sprigs of rosemary......which I love to...
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    I have a 65 Atmos too. A Camelbak bladder fits...

    I have a 65 Atmos too. A Camelbak bladder fits much better.
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    ...try reading Fixing Your Feet, by John...

    ...try reading Fixing Your Feet, by John Vonhof.....this helped me.
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    I just used mine for the first time this...

    I just used mine for the first time this weekend....I quickly discovered that the floor is like an ice rink...which would not have been a big deal....however I was pitched on a slight hill......kept...
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    ....I am a side sleeper and also need a high...

    ....I am a side sleeper and also need a high comfortable pillow. I have an entire storage container of different types of pillows, but have finally settled on a homemade pillow that weighs in at 6.4...
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    Unusual Trailside Item

    I always thought that the kettle grill left along the trail was the most unusual item I have seen, but this weekend there was two brand new decorative red paving stones near the summit of Three...
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    Well, the corned beef was a hit! I rehydrated in...

    Well, the corned beef was a hit! I rehydrated in a snack size ziplock and stuffed it into a pita with a piece of cheddar and a squeeze of Chick-filet honey bar-que sauce.
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    The Insta Cure may have salt, but it is a very...

    The Insta Cure may have salt, but it is a very good preservative. I do not worry about the salt when hiking and there is only a small amount of cure added. It took about 6 hours at 185 degrees. ...
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    Dehydrated Corn Beef

    I read a post earlier about dehydrating corned beef from a can. I purchased a can and mashed up thecontents and mixed it with a curing agent to retard bacterial growth. Placed it on parchment paper...
  20. Thread: TVP Questions

    by BigRing
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    If you dehydrate cooked lean ground beef, drain...

    If you dehydrate cooked lean ground beef, drain the meatafter cooking and stir in some seasoned bread crumbs. The bread crumbs help reconstitute the meat and it will be less mushy.
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    I was able to pick up one of the OmniHeat jackes...

    I was able to pick up one of the OmniHeat jackes at Sport Authority on clearance last August for $35. I went on a couple overnight trips....one night it went into the single digits.....the jacket...
  22. Thread: Cozy Thoughts

    by BigRing
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    Birdbrain, I started using a cozy last...

    Birdbrain, I started using a cozy last year...experimented with different materials. You can use ductwork insulation that looks like foil covered bubble wrap, or a car windshield sunshield. The...
  23. I use a pouch which I have sewn and added a...

    I use a pouch which I have sewn and added a grommet. The pouch fits the roll of cord perfectly.
  24. Thread: Lunch

    by BigRing
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    I have precooked rice and beans, mix them...

    I have precooked rice and beans, mix them together and place into a ziplock bag. When it is dinner time, drop the bag into boiling water for a couple minutes. I eat the mixture right out of the bag....
  25. Thread: Tents & Rain

    by BigRing
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    Lots of good ideas. I carry a Sham Wow to clean...

    Lots of good ideas. I carry a Sham Wow to clean up the inside of the tent floor. Definately....practice setting up a tent quickly, and if you have a separate rainfly, then practice setting it up...
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