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    OhioHiker

    Very overwhelmed by summer sleeping blanket options... aaagghhh

    Thread Starter: OhioHiker

    I am on a quest to lighten my base weight, hopefully in an attempt to carry a..... chair! lol. Anyhow looking for a summer, sleep system that is firstly,

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    futureatwalker

    How will Covid-19 affect hiking in 2021?

    Thread Starter: futureatwalker

    The nights are drawing in, and it is time to think about next year....

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    MeMyselfAndI

    Roanoke Triple Crown -- Trip Planning Advice

    Thread Starter: MeMyselfAndI

    Hi, not sure if this is the right forum for this but here goes. Thinking of doing a 7-10 day trip in March/April and intrigued by Craig Creek Road (NOBO

    Last Post By: Slo-go'en Today, 15:29 Go to last post
    flyingember

    Summer Rain Gear

    Thread Starter: flyingember

    I'm in Missouri, the weather is so unpredictable that people say if you don't take rain gear you will get rained on. I have exaggerated that you need

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    dalekeppley

    Hut to Hut

    Thread Starter: dalekeppley

    Hi New Englanders and seasoned trekkers: For a Hut to Hut hike through the Whites in late summer, it looks reasonable to me to hike from Madison Spring

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    piratekitty

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    Thread Starter: piratekitty

    I was recently diagnosed with MS, and will be taking a daily medication during my thru. The only issue with the meds is if I miss a day, I have to take

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