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    Creature Feature

    Tent and a tarp?

    Thread Starter: Creature Feature

    In preparing for my first thru-hike attempt, I’m trying to decide if it’s too much to bring a tarp, a poncho and a tent. I have a one person tent that

    Last Post By: mverville Today, 16:40 Go to last post
    Rhughesnc

    Altra TIMP 1.5 size 14 50 trail miles $50+5 shipping

    Thread Starter: Rhughesnc

    Altra TIMP 1.5 size 14 50 trail miles $50+5 shipping

    Run more like a Size 13



    Last Post By: Rhughesnc Today, 16:18 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: RockDoc Today, 16:13 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: atraildreamer Today, 16:12 Go to last post
    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: justhike Today, 15:49 Go to last post
    shelb

    Cumberland Trail Info

    Thread Starter: shelb

    Hi! I am looking for good Cumberland Trail Maps as well as general info on the trail itself! (Thinking of a Thru-hike on the Cumberland in the next year

    Last Post By: Time Zone Today, 15:27 Go to last post