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    Bubblehead

    Sleep with food?

    Thread Starter: Bubblehead

    I've been watching Quicksand's Youtube hiking videos...he does a great job...
    I asked him does he hang his food....his reply is he always sleeps

    Last Post By: nsherry61 Today, 14:00 Go to last post
    amac

    What is the Golite of today

    Thread Starter: amac

    Many years ago the company Golite (before it went stupid) had excellent ultralight backpacking gear and apparel. I still have many of their products simply

    Last Post By: Night Train Today, 13:31 Go to last post
    JPritch

    Bland VA Parking Near Brushy Mtn Outpost

    Thread Starter: JPritch

    I'm thinking of ending a section here. AWOL guide doesn't list Hwy 52/Bland/Bastian/Brushy Mtn (591.8) as having a parking area. But I vaguely remember

    Last Post By: Seatbelt Today, 13:10 Go to last post
    Praha4

    2021 AT hiking

    Thread Starter: Praha4

    general question to the forum, multiple choice

    the question only applies to multi-day AT hikes longer then a week, section hikes or thru-hikes,

    Last Post By: kythruhiker Today, 12:23 Go to last post
    perrymk

    Power Banks

    Thread Starter: perrymk

    It looks like this hasn't been visited in a while and its a topic subject to updates. Plus I'm hoping to start my section hike soon so it's relevant to

    Last Post By: colorado_rob Today, 10:57 Go to last post
    zelph

    STARLYTE alcohol stove worlds lytest almost

    Thread Starter: zelph

    The Starlyte weighs in at 16.4 grams. That is the combined weight of the burner and potstand

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    Last Post By: zelph Today, 10:26 Go to last post