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  1. Thread: no room for gear

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    i have a ul2 and after using it a few times i...

    i have a ul2 and after using it a few times i would say the the tents with side doors would be easier to get in and out,there is enough room for extra gear in them both.i would not want two ppl in...
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    and i thought i made a good decision on buying...

    and i thought i made a good decision on buying the used dragon fly,so what should i get?
  3. Thread: Over 60-yo

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    i'm 67 and hike most days,my base pack is down to...

    i'm 67 and hike most days,my base pack is down to the low 20's,i hope to hike the at this spring,i would like to leapfrog with someone if posibble,meaning leave one vehicle at each end every...
  4. Thread: Planta Fascitis

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    i had the same thing and went to the dr he took...

    i had the same thing and went to the dr he took both his thumbs and pressed hard ,it hurt like hell cause he damaged it even more,he offered no solutions,i heeled it myself with those insoles they...
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    leap frog pardner wanted

    need someone with a vehicle,so we can leapfrog the at next year leave whenever.i have a 2010 gmc 4x4.i wanted to do the at last year but didn't make it.mabye we'll get lucky this time.lets...
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    do all the hikers a favor and leave your dog at...

    do all the hikers a favor and leave your dog at home
  7. Thread: Thorlo Socks?

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    i started with thick wool with liners when cold...

    i started with thick wool with liners when cold out then went with light hikers when hot
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    nothing beats just trying to sleep in a bag even...

    nothing beats just trying to sleep in a bag even on your porch,most hikers have a slew of stuff they tried
  9. Thread: How to train

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    amen brother

    amen brother
  10. Thread: How to train

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    fyi,it took me all winter to get pack weight...

    fyi,it took me all winter to get pack weight below 40 lbs and get boots to fit and get to where i could walk flat ground at 20 to 25 mins per miles for a max of 9 miles.yes, i have a long way to go...
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    when i started hiking i noticed my arms getting a...

    when i started hiking i noticed my arms getting a little numb and tired,i was putting my thumbs under the sholder straps to rest them from just hanging down useless.yeah,for the first 3 days i didn't...
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    i'm going and hope to score a nice 56L pack,then...

    i'm going and hope to score a nice 56L pack,then maybe hike up springer,then on to ocoee tn for some shake out hiking,but all this depends on my back getting better,don't know if it was the 10 mile...
  13. Thread: Pack weight

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    pack

    :sun when i first started this year my pack was 40 and killing me,i put my pack on a diet she's now 30 or so with food and 3 L water i hope to hike on the trail some this spring but if not i'm...
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    3 inch swiss army type with sissors

    3 inch swiss army type with sissors
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    mmmm,very active thread,which came first hiking...

    mmmm,very active thread,which came first hiking poles or cell phones
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    er excuse me!take mace to a gun fight?good luck...

    er excuse me!take mace to a gun fight?good luck with that.every one ashs me if i'm gonna pack a gun,i tell them it would weigh too much then they ask if im gonna take a knife,i say yes my swiss army...
  17. Thread: the AT guide

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    the AT guide

    i bought the north bound AT guide and was excited to get it and then i opened it and thought they made a mistake .as anyone knows a map reads always north to the top,so i expected the guide to start...
  18. Thread: old guy gonna try

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    for what its worth i'm 66 and plan on hiking the...

    for what its worth i'm 66 and plan on hiking the at next month,i'm doing 5 to 8 miles every other day on the flats here in fla with a full pack which i have whittled down to 26 lb.i've had my ups...
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    one banana day keeps my cramps at bay,i wonder if...

    one banana day keeps my cramps at bay,i wonder if after a day on the trail if i would need more
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    i like to watch bear but does the knife do the...

    i like to watch bear but does the knife do the following cut,sew,punch small holes,open bottles,open cans,have a tooth pick,tweezers,screw driver,if not then rethink your purchase,ounces make pounds...
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    i'm training with 33 lbs in the sack now and...

    i'm training with 33 lbs in the sack now and doing 20 min miles on the flats,up to 5 miles 5 days a week.i'm worried that i might hit 40 lbs in my sack before i'm done packing.i'm 66 y/o weight 200...
  22. Thread: Over 30 NOBO-ers

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    i'll be 66mar21,it would be a shame to miss the...

    i'll be 66mar21,it would be a shame to miss the party in franklin,i'm looking forward to seeing uall and am trying to hold myself down.starting mar or apr.peace traderjoe
  23. just got back from walmart they have a 5 pc mess...

    just got back from walmart they have a 5 pc mess kit alum light weight for 5.88,and a hand shovel folding about 6in long with case,looks like a flower garden hand trowel,3.88.went to local surplus...
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    gonna leave when there's a window of good weather...

    gonna leave when there's a window of good weather in mar or apr.i'm doing 5miles a day with 32 pounds,name maybe (ford)florida old retired dude
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    i'll be 66 and am training 5 miles flat hike with...

    i'll be 66 and am training 5 miles flat hike with a 31lb pack,looking to start mar or apr what ever is best start time.
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