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    Dutchwaregear.com Dutch has premade hammocks...

    Dutchwaregear.com Dutch has premade hammocks (half-wit $90), and is now carrying the wilderness logics tadpole tarp ($95) and you can put together a hammock suspension system for less than 5 oz...
  2. Shelters are great things. Helps the bears know...

    Shelters are great things. Helps the bears know where to find food. Seriously though, the shelter areas do concentrate the impact on a smaller area. They are a godsend on a stormy day. Most...
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    Life is short and you certainly don't want to...

    Life is short and you certainly don't want to turn 60 and keep thinking about all the things you didn't do.
    Most people do not look at a job they did not like any regret leaving it.
    Yes, we all...
  4. Great that you are hoping to get her hooked on...

    Great that you are hoping to get her hooked on the woods instead of electronic doodads!
    My first and best memories are or short day hikes to a nice small creek. We would look for animal tracks (saw...
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    Some antibiotics have a warning about possible...

    Some antibiotics have a warning about possible tendon ruptures. If you have had tendonitis (more acute problem) that was not dealt with, it leads to tendonosis (chronic problem) which can cause...
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    Do it! I did it in 9 days including the part of...

    Do it! I did it in 9 days including the part of the Approach trail at the top of the falls & I am not skinny.
  7. I have never carried on the AT, never felt the...

    I have never carried on the AT, never felt the need to. I know a couple of guys that started out carrying. The weapons were IN their packs, which would seem to be rather pointless anyway. One of...
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    I have made pasta "salad" using Ramen noodles....

    I have made pasta "salad" using Ramen noodles. They are already cooked and just need to soften up & then drain it off. You can add pretty much anything to it: dried or fresh veggies, pepperoni...
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    Once you get the hang of it, it becomes second...

    Once you get the hang of it, it becomes second nature. Makes pee breaks very fast, which can be great on long hikes. I also find that I drink more & stay better hydrated, because peeing is way less...
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    Be aware that trails may be a bit overgrown with...

    Be aware that trails may be a bit overgrown with poison Ivy by June. Pay attention to where you sit down, sit your pack and do personal business. Take something, like body glide, for chafing on the...
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    As an aside, I also have the Ohm 2.0. It is...

    As an aside, I also have the Ohm 2.0. It is larger, so I use it for bulkier loads (it carries about the same recommended weight as the Arcblast). It is very comfortable and adjustable. It took me...
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    I have used my Arcblast for a year and absolutely...

    I have used my Arcblast for a year and absolutely love it! You do need to carefully measure for torso length. I think Joe can actually make it somewhat adjustable in torso length. I think Connie...
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    I have the motion 35 pack. It carries very well;...

    I have the motion 35 pack. It carries very well; as well as any pack I have carried! The Klymit inflator pad that it uses for suspension is adjustable and very nice. The pack is a bit over built,...
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    I line my pack with a heavy-duty garbage bag, put...

    I line my pack with a heavy-duty garbage bag, put all my fluffy stuff and clothes in it, push down and compress the stuff and get most of the air out, twist the bag and fold the end over. Sack acts...
  15. A lot of outdoor stores have rental programs. ...

    A lot of outdoor stores have rental programs. This is a great way to try out some different gear to see what suits you and what will fit you. My advice, for what it is worth: Do Not carry a 50 to...
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    You might get lucky and get a ride into Franklin....

    You might get lucky and get a ride into Franklin. I got a ride from the guy that was running the camp store. He did charge a bit, but with gas prices pretty high, I certainly could not blame him.
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    Late September. Less heat, way less ticks. ...

    Late September. Less heat, way less ticks. Leaves not changing yet, so less people. Might meet some SoBo's, which is nice. We actually had a couple of the shelters to ourselves during mid-week. ...
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    Try E-bay. I snagged a new pair of Marmot precip...

    Try E-bay. I snagged a new pair of Marmot precip pants in a women's short length for $49. They are very nice and only weigh 8.5 ounces (W size Large short)
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    I use a dog jacket for nights low-40's and up to...

    I use a dog jacket for nights low-40's and up to 50. I switch to a dog parka (full body coverage and more insulation) when the temps go lower. If it is windy, I put one of my old wind shells over...
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    WB Blackbird, 1.1 single and 1.1 double. Double...

    WB Blackbird, 1.1 single and 1.1 double. Double is way more comfy, but heavier. Love that double! I switched back to the double after using both on a recent trip. I did not realize just how big a...
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    A few hangers do make their hammocks with...

    A few hangers do make their hammocks with attached insulation. WV comes to mind. He makes some pretty cool stuff. Check out the hammockforums.net. There are, I think, about 2 or maybe 3...
  22. They do sell "scratch and dent" tents. Sometimes...

    They do sell "scratch and dent" tents. Sometimes tents are made with slight cosmetic issues and they sell them discounted. You will need to contact them to see if they have any.
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    They do have the same foot print. Folks at SMD...

    They do have the same foot print. Folks at SMD said the net tent for the Gatewood cape would most likely fit the wild oasis. Yes, it has that netting around the perimeter, but I have found that in...
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    With the size hammock you are using, you could...

    With the size hammock you are using, you could use an 8 x 10 tarp, and rig up a poncho on one side for your pup. I have done that before. It gets double duty out of the poncho and the pup is happy...
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    Yes, concentrate on the "big 3", but another easy...

    Yes, concentrate on the "big 3", but another easy way is to just simply leave the truly useless stuff home. A small, useful knife, not a 10" gator killer is one example and probably saves 5 ounces...
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