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    mverville

    Shenandoah resupply

    Thread Starter: mverville

    Any thoughts on resupply through the SNP in early April?

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    Koolade

    Budget Shakedown

    Thread Starter: Koolade

    Hello,

    I am currently planning my thru hike of the AT. A big part of the planning is around the budget. I have never completed a thru hike,

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    Bubblehead

    Camp shoes?

    Thread Starter: Bubblehead

    For LASH, camp shoes or no camp shoes? Trying to decrease my base weight. Is leaving camp shoes out worth the decreased weight? My camp shoes are 9 oz....

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    earlyriser26

    Road access to Brink road shelter NJ

    Thread Starter: earlyriser26

    I am looking at a fill in hike in NJ. I would like to start at the Brink road shelter. Is there road access? Can a normal car pass? Thanks

    Last Post By: Strategic Today, 15:25 Go to last post
    Majortrauma

    Scaring Bears

    Thread Starter: Majortrauma

    This is a lot more expensive than Bear spray (approx $200.00) but I think this would be an exceptionally effective way to scare away bears that may have

    Last Post By: Majortrauma Today, 14:00 Go to last post
    bruchko

    Rain Pants

    Thread Starter: bruchko

    I have owned a pair of Marmot rain pants for over 10 years. they are wearing out and I want to replace them. These are full zip on both legs and mine

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