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  1. Thread: camera equipment

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    I bought a referbished Nikon 1 AW1 and an...

    I bought a referbished Nikon 1 AW1 and an ultra-lite tripod for my upcoming adventure: neither was cheap:$1100 total [but then, I used to be in the photo end of things so this was not exorbant ​for...
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    Dawson Village Inn - $72 Did a google search...

    Dawson Village Inn - $72
    Did a google search for the same town: lotsa choices under $100
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    When I was 52 (I'm now 69) I ran my first&last...

    When I was 52 (I'm now 69) I ran my first&last marathon. I did over 900 miles running to get ready for it. One month later a 'feeling' in my chest sent me to the Dr. for a look-see: needed 2 stents...
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    For two weeks I've been reading the "Flossie &...

    For two weeks I've been reading the "Flossie & Gray Squirrel" journal. They have umbrellas fastened to their pack - my guess is that 75% of the time the umbrellas worked fine for mist and non-windy...
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    :welcome Ditital topographic maps...

    :welcome Ditital topographic maps of Austrailia ...
  6. Thread: Knives

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    My wife got all (ok, most) of her knives at...

    My wife got all (ok, most) of her knives at Cutlery Corner [tv shopping]. One nifty pair was made into earrings! Yes, they were working knives, sharp, with one blade. On the other side was a...
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    I went to Active Endeavors and talked with a...

    I went to Active Endeavors and talked with a sales person that has hiked a lot. He uses Kuel (?) pants. I bought one and liked it a lot: lite weight, strong, quick drying (I'm a sweater): I bought 2...
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    Sticky: 12 Aug 17 : The video is no longer available

    12 Aug 17 : The video is no longer available
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    What a sudden loss - condolences to you and your...

    What a sudden loss - condolences to you and your family.
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    While watching the video I had {*HAD*} to take a...

    While watching the video I had {*HAD*} to take a couple of hits off my inhaler ...
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    https://smile.amazon.com/Complete-Walker-IV-Colin-...

    https://smile.amazon.com/Complete-Walker-IV-Colin-Fletcher/dp/0375703233/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501728956&sr=8-1&keywords=the+complete+walker
    2002 The Complete Walker IV
    ;)
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    "Thread has run its course. Members are...

    "Thread has run its course. Members are encouraged to continue discussions on these topics into more specifically focused threads in whichever subforums are appropriate. Thanks."

    Oh my ...! There...
  13. Thread: Base Weight

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    I'm glad to see a definition of base weight!...

    I'm glad to see a definition of base weight!
    Prior to that, my 'base weight' was 195# - naked on a scale: I'm trying to keep the 'pack weight' reasonable - I read reasonable is 1/4 of your weight??...
  14. Thread: Durable Eyewear

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    Indestructible titanium, transitions [except for...

    Indestructible titanium, transitions [except for snow] are not cheap but I never have to worry about breakage or sunglasses. My experience with clip-ons-they left a permanent 'smudge' where they...
  15. Ha! Yes. Just don't bump into me when I'm stooped...

    Ha! Yes. Just don't bump into me when I'm stooped over looking at something :) ....
    Also, I tend to look a clouds a lot - hopefully when I'm NOT near a cliff or some other open air space.
    My hike...
  16. Charles Konopa - Section hiker June 6, 1964 to September 19, 1970

    I bought the two volume Hiking the Appalachian Trail last year. This year I've begun reading through some of the stories.

    So far, Mr. Konopa's adventure stands out for his use of the English...
  17. Years ago I also was part of a group that did...

    Years ago I also was part of a group that did this - The Gutenberg Project. I read "Walking with Spring" last year. Is the journal the same, or more detail oriented?
  18. Thread: New to hammocks

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    https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/content.php ...

    https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/content.php

    While you are waiting for an answer
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    Drove 3 hrs to REI in DesMoines/shopped for...

    Drove 3 hrs to REI in DesMoines/shopped for 3/drove home.
    Preparing for a 2020 NOBO through hike so I just got shoes, socks, backpack, hammock, stove, compass, and a waterfilter kit (will practice...
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    No! An ill-mannered dog is considered a threat...

    No!
    An ill-mannered dog is considered a threat to the public. If the owner has no or little control over the 'tyrant' any public place has the right to tell the owner to GET OUT!!
  21. Thread: Sun

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    I wear glasses full time. Did not like the...

    I wear glasses full time. Did not like the switching back and forth from reg to sunglasses so bought some transissions (sp?). They change well except for bright sun on new snow!
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    I've trained 3 SD for my wife who had MD. You'd...

    I've trained 3 SD for my wife who had MD. You'd never find her on uneven ground.
    While we were active with the SD we never had a problem in Illinois/Iowa. We carried plenty of federal and state laws...
  23. Thread: 2017 AWOL Guide

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    36426 I like to keep my guides intact and...

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    I like to keep my guides intact and even more useable by laminating the covers and spiral binding them. These cost a little over $9 each at Office Max.
  24. Thread: Naked Hike Day?

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    Dang, now I'm cleaning coffee of my monitor...lol

    Dang, now I'm cleaning coffee of my monitor...lol
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