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    Quote Originally Posted by hikerboy57 View Post
    its kind of an ultra- modern teletype.ask someone who remembers the term "rotary dial"
    Them new-fangled dee-vices won't never catch on. Punch cards, IBM JCL, FORTRAN and COBOL, dag-nab it!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Old Hiker:1257733
    Quote Originally Posted by hikerboy57 View Post
    its kind of an ultra- modern teletype.ask someone who remembers the term "rotary dial"
    Them new-fangled dee-vices won't never catch on. Punch cards, IBM JCL, FORTRAN and COBOL, dag-nab it!
    Now your speaking ancient history. I've only heard of punch cards on that list. Are those the machines for printing the first mass produced Bibles?

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    Quote Originally Posted by rastraikis View Post
    Now your speaking ancient history. I've only heard of punch cards on that list. Are those the machines for printing the first mass produced Bibles?
    Nah. Johann Gensfleisch stole the idea from Leonardo and Aristotle. After getting caught and forced to confess in his blog, he changed his name to Johann Gutenberg and invented internet hiking.
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    rastraikis are you sure you've watched Preppers? One thing they do stress on from time to time is ensuring that your drinking water is clean and bacteria free. You're not going to get very far if you drink some Giardia filled water on your first day out. My suggestion is the Katadyn KFT Expedition Water Filter. It filters out ALL pathogenic bacteria and protozoa and can filter 26,000 gallons of water before you have to replace the filter. Sure it costs $1000 and weighs almost 12 pounds but this is your health we're talking about. You can't skimp on things like this.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...rd_i=706814011

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    That's a good point, Slims. You just can't be too careful when it comes to protecting your health. Come to think of it, I didn't see a first-aid kit on rastrakis' gear list. This one looks suitable: http://www.med-electronics.com/Mobil..._p/hf-acls.htm. It's fairly complete, and even designed to be mobile. Look, it has wheels! He can rig up a harness and the llama can pull it instead of having to carry it on its back (thus freeing up room for other gear).

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    dont forget the MRI.you may not be able to get to town soon enough to diagnose.

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    Quote Originally Posted by slims:1258026
    rastraikis are you sure you've watched Preppers? One thing they do stress on from time to time is ensuring that your drinking water is clean and bacteria free. You're not going to get very far if you drink some Giardia filled water on your first day out. My suggestion is the Katadyn KFT Expedition Water Filter. It filters out ALL pathogenic bacteria and protozoa and can filter 26,000 gallons of water before you have to replace the filter. Sure it costs $1000 and weighs almost 12 pounds but this is your health we're talking about. You can't skimp on things like this.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...rd_i=706814011
    I just do a shot of bleach each day. Problem solved.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Spokes View Post
    Do not forget a gallon freezer ziplock bag of Viagra tablets and a paracord survival bracelet-- just in case you need a tourniquet.

    Cheers!
    Take iron pills with the Viagra and you can point North and leave the compass at home.

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    You forgot the kitchen sink....

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    Quote Originally Posted by rastraikis View Post
    I don't like pickled eggs. I hope a bear comes. That's food!
    Now *there's* a reason to pack a big bag o' Viagra ... And a lipstick ...
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    Quote Originally Posted by ChillyWilly View Post
    Now *there's* a reason to pack a big bag o' Viagra ... And a lipstick ...
    you can put lipstick on a bear, but.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by restlesss View Post
    if you want actual advise pm me and I will give you some... but I will say you want to do 25 miles a day with 65 lbs??? That is crazy!!! why do you need a pellet gun? what happens if the wood all around you is wet from rain, are you going to cook on a smoldering "fire"? where are you going for this trip. My pack load is about 20 lbs for a week long trip. I seriously think you need to reassess what you are doing.
    A 20 lb pack for a week long trip? That's just crazy! I bet you don't even have the 10 Essentials!
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    Quote Originally Posted by hikerboy57 View Post
    if wood is wet, thats where the flamethrower comes in handy.
    I see it as a dual use item too. I'm bringing one to clear the trail ahead of me of ticks
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    If you can't be serious I'm closing this thread down. I came for serious advise and I get flamethrowers. What do you think I am a boy scout clearing sunflower seeds from the trail?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChillyWilly:1258238
    Quote Originally Posted by restlesss View Post
    if you want actual advise pm me and I will give you some... but I will say you want to do 25 miles a day with 65 lbs??? That is crazy!!! why do you need a pellet gun? what happens if the wood all around you is wet from rain, are you going to cook on a smoldering "fire"? where are you going for this trip. My pack load is about 20 lbs for a week long trip. I seriously think you need to reassess what you are doing.
    A 20 lb pack for a week long trip? That's just crazy! I bet you don't even have the 10 Essentials!
    I got the new 10 essentials
    1) Sunflower seeds
    2) Flamethrower - Multi use tool
    3) Silly Putty map
    4) Rambo knife
    5) $1000 budget for food & fuel
    6) $8000 budget for gear. May need more?
    7) T-Shirt with "Its just walking"
    8) Unemployment info
    9) 1 Gallon of bleach
    10) Cigarettes - multi use also

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    Quote Originally Posted by rastraikis View Post
    I got the new 10 essentials
    1) Sunflower seeds
    2) Flamethrower - Multi use tool
    3) Silly Putty map
    4) Rambo knife
    5) $1000 budget for food & fuel
    6) $8000 budget for gear. May need more?
    7) T-Shirt with "Its just walking"
    8) Unemployment info
    9) 1 Gallon of bleach
    10) Cigarettes - multi use also
    priceless!!!
    I will be smiling the rest of the day.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rastraikis View Post
    If you can't be serious I'm closing this thread down. I came for serious advise and I get flamethrowers. What do you think I am a boy scout clearing sunflower seeds from the trail?

    Now that's no way to talk to people who are giving you good advice! Look, I've loaded up my pack and walked around the block with it at LEAST three times, which clearly means I know a lot more about thru-hiking than you do. You need to drop the attitude and listen to those of us who have a lot more experience than you do, even if it means listening to us tell you things you don't want to hear.

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    it suddenly occurred to me you've forgotten oral hygiene, might wanna bring one of these along:

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    Quote Originally Posted by hikerboy57:1258750
    it suddenly occurred to me you've forgotten oral hygiene, might wanna bring one of these along:
    No! I Got that gallon of bleach. That should cover oral hygiene.

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    No need for the dentist chair, the shelters have those.

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