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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....

    Last Post By: RiverbirchHiker Today, 23:35 Go to last post
    Coffee

    zPacks Carbon Fiber Staff - First Impressions

    Thread Starter: Coffee

    I ordered a zPacks Carbon Fiber Staff during their December sale and finally got a chance to test it out on a short hike this weekend. Here are some

    Last Post By: Coffee Today, 23:26 Go to last post
    mverville

    Shenandoah resupply

    Thread Starter: mverville

    Any thoughts on resupply through the SNP in early April?

    Last Post By: Coffee Today, 23:23 Go to last post
    MikeN

    On trail male urinary cathing

    Thread Starter: MikeN

    Long story short: I had prostate surgery several years ago and now I need to catheterize myself 3 times a day; otherwise, I'm a healthy and fit 73 yo.

    Last Post By: MikeN Today, 23:11 Go to last post
    mweinstone

    I can train a dog to thruhike alone .

    Thread Starter: mweinstone

    I have a plan.
    Your only question is why.
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    Call me nuts or

    Last Post By: JNI64 Today, 20:55 Go to last post
    JC13

    LOST: One Darn Tough Hiker Compression Sock

    Thread Starter: JC13

    Lost one of my Darn Tough Hiker Compression socks on the BMT somewhere between Bearpen Branch and the big ford on the way to Enloe Creek campsite. I would

    Last Post By: JC13 Today, 19:33 Go to last post