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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...
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    CalebJ

    Current (2021) bivy options on the market

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    For a few years, I've been pleased with the TiGoat Ptarmigan bivy. Recently a couple of people have asked for recommendations, and I no longer know what's

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    DuneElliot

    Tarptent Double Rainbow Li: Review

    Thread Starter: DuneElliot

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    rdljr

    Bear activity near Lambert's meadow shelter

    Thread Starter: rdljr

    Any updates on this besides the normal camp clean and hang your food. basicly is it a normal bear or one that has learned to look for human provided

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    PennyPincher

    Anticipation

    Thread Starter: PennyPincher

    Anyone else get a great sense of anticipation when you have ordered something for a hike and you are just waiting for it to show up even if the hike is

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    Slugg

    Leaving Vehicle Around Tellico River Rd Crossing

    Thread Starter: Slugg


    Howdy, would it be possible to leave a vehicle for roughly two weeks around the Tellico River Rd crossing at mile 153?

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