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Today, 23:20

JNI64 replied to a thread Water purification when a Sawyer is not enough in General

Sawyer select s3.

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Today, 22:28

Captain Blue replied to a thread 2021 Kennebec River Ferry Schedule in Kennebec River/Ferry

I hope to take the Kennebec Ferry for the 5th time this summer. I've had nothing but wonderful experiences with my four trips. My first two trips...

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Today, 21:09

Slo-go'en replied to a thread Water purification when a Sawyer is not enough in General

To be sure, I'd go with chlorine and wait the required 30 minutes. I don't trust the Steripen. If the water is still toxic after the bacteria are...

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Today, 20:48

CalebJ replied to a thread McAfee Knob in General

No, it's really not a horrible muddy mess. At all. That was an issue at one point further north as you get close to Daleville. But that's not really...

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Today, 20:33

RockDoc replied to a thread 'So far, so good': Man with Parkinson's disease is on journey to hike entire Appalach in Appalachian Trail in the news (RSS feeds)

My belief is that pumping a ton of blood through your brain is the best thing that someone with such an affliction you could possibly do.

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Today, 20:31

RockDoc replied to a thread McAfee Knob in General

Avoid the area if it's been raining, it's a horrible slick muddy mess because the area is so overused.

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Today, 20:23

Kennebec started a thread 2021 Kennebec River Ferry Schedule in Kennebec River/Ferry

Greg Caruso of Maine Guide Service, LLC will return this year to run the Kennebec Ferry service. He has a great crew working for him and continues to...

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Today, 19:26

ldsailor replied to a thread Water purification when a Sawyer is not enough in General

I'm glad you replied. I was seriously considering my Steripen if no one else came up with a solution. I have message into Katadyn Group to see what...

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Today, 18:20

justhike replied to a thread Water purification when a Sawyer is not enough in General

Steripen may kill the bacteria, but it may not destroy toxins that are present. This page from the Florida trail discusses the toxin issue,...

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Today, 17:26

Kittyslayer replied to a thread Water purification when a Sawyer is not enough in General

I have been using a Grayl filter and know it filters more than the Sawyer. However in the Grayl FAQ's it does not remove Cyanobacteria. ...

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Today, 16:51

ldsailor started a thread Water purification when a Sawyer is not enough in General

Heading to Zion National Park in a couple of weeks to do some hiking. A notice on their website says there is a toxic Cyanobacteria bloom in all...

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Today, 15:37

CalebJ replied to a thread McAfee Knob in General

Campbell is on the far side of McAfee's Knob from 311, so it's usually slightly less crowded than Catawba shelter. I'd consider that option strongly.

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Today, 15:24

Nutbrown started a thread McAfee Knob in General

Planning a section starting in near there. Depending on how my timeline hits, which shelter or campsite would you recommend? Is Pig Farm Campsite or...

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Today, 14:43

CalebJ replied to a thread How do thru hikes do it, How do they get enough calories? in Food

If you want to wander down a bizarre rabbit trail, look up 'breatharian'.

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Today, 13:40

double d replied to a thread How do thru hikes do it, How do they get enough calories? in Food

A guy on the AT once told me he gets, "energy from the air"! But doesn't he know its polluted?

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Today, 13:39

double d replied to a thread How do thru hikes do it, How do they get enough calories? in Food

Well said Deadeye!!! I don't worry too much about what my ancestors ate - they didn't live very long. But they were hunter-gatherers; they ate...

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Today, 12:54

illabelle replied to a thread Head Net Suggestions in General Gear Talk

When our daughter got married 2-and-a-half years ago, I bought an entire bolt of soft ivory tulle. Had lots left over, so I made head nets for me...

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Today, 12:15

cmoulder replied to a thread Zpacks Trekking Poles in General

I haven't used the zpacks trekking poles, but 7oz per pole is not really that lightweight these days. Gossamer Gear LT5s (3-section, twist lock......

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Today, 11:24

Lynnette replied to a thread Head Net Suggestions in General Gear Talk

You may want to add a pair of loose cotton type gloves. When I take them off I put them on the ends of hiking stick so they dont get lost. I made...

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Today, 07:57

Vandrafjäll replied to a thread Stuck in the winter storm on the mountain for nine days Sarek / Sweden. in General

fun with your daughter, I just tried some ice climbing. But it seems really fun��Umeå is a wonderful place to live, close to the mountains.

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Today, 06:14

Mike Goodman replied to a thread Stuck in the winter storm on the mountain for nine days Sarek / Sweden. in General

Amazing documentation, sir! You are tougher than most. I have a daughter living in Umeå; they do stuff like this, even hauling a wood burning stove...

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Today, 01:42

Vandrafjäll started a thread Stuck in the winter storm on the mountain for nine days Sarek / Sweden. in General

A reminder to always bring the emergency transmitter, and the better avalanche shovel instead of the lighter one in plastic. It would be a wonderful...

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