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    Coffee

    Sky Meadows State Park

    Thread Starter: Coffee

    I'm a proponent of getting off main trails when opportunities arise for great scenery or just a less crowded alternative. In my view, "purity"

    Last Post By: Coffee Today, 21:18 Go to last post
    Bianchi Veloce

    Access to AT from Log Cabin Rd north of Hot Springs, NC

    Thread Starter: Bianchi Veloce

    Can I access the AT from the end of Log Cabin Road just north of Hot Springs?

    Using AWOL's guide, it has Log Cabin Road at mile point 291.2

    Last Post By: oldwetherman Today, 21:17 Go to last post
    Coffee

    DCF vs X-PAC vs Gridstop vs Robic?

    Thread Starter: Coffee

    I've been a little out of the loop on developments in gear over the past couple of years and have noticed that there are now "waterproof" backpacks

    Last Post By: Coffee Today, 21:12 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

    Burner is made of 1 wedding favor tin

    Last Post By: Bianchi Veloce Today, 20:57 Go to last post
    RiverbirchHiker

    Experience with freeze-dried food?

    Thread Starter: RiverbirchHiker

    Do any of you purchase bulk freeze-dried ingredients to prepare your own backpacking meals? This is getting past buying prepared meals from places like

    Last Post By: zelph Today, 20:11 Go to last post
    theinfamousj

    Aluminum Beer Bottles 4 U

    Thread Starter: theinfamousj

    I have been collecting aluminum beer bottles in hopes that I would teach children how to make alcohol stoves.

    Well, I have come to terms

    Last Post By: zelph Today, 19:03 Go to last post