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I have had mine for over 4 years. They have never failed me. I have not collapsed them since I bought them. It seems to me the the locking mechanism is the weakest link so I do not collapse.
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Stove Top stuffing and a can of chicken is one of the best meals that I have fixed on the trail. I usually split a box of stuffing into 2 meals but if you are hungry it can be eaten in one meal. ...

Do you plan on hiking solo or with a partner? If hiking solo, then a hammock is the way to go. I also sleep better is a hammock then a tent. As I get older the ground (and chelter floor) seems to...

Morning Glory,

Great information!!! It looks like I might not have any problems with water. The weather is calling for rain (30%) and maybe snow on Sunday.

B.Woods

Morning Glory,

I will be hiking the same route next weekend (11/14/08). Can you give me a water update from your hike?

B.Woods

The collective does not have enough information to help you.:-? What type of hammock do you have? Most hammock manfacturers have a 3 season set-up.

I have a Hennessy backpack Asym with a...

I was very sucessful in dehydrating fat free refried beans over the weekend. I spread 1 can of refired beans on a parchment covered dyhydrator sheet and closed the lid.

About 1/2 way through...

I hike from Newfound Gap to Green Corner Rd. this weekend. Here is the water situation. Ice Water Spring has good flow. Peck's Corner has good water but the shelter is off the trail about .4 miles...

I'm too old to sleep on the ground in a tent or a tarp and I'm too young not to hike. It's a hammock for me.

Go to Yahoo Groups and seach for the G-4 group. There are several people in the group (including the designer) that are willing to help all they can.

Bobby

My 2 teenage boys think we are fools because we limit "myspace" time.

Bobby

There is a Yahoo group dedicated to G4 pack constuction. The designer of the pack is always answering questions.

Bobby

Be sure to get the woven type and not the twisted type. The woven mason's line is a lot stronger and will resist unraveling.

Bobby

Tiamalle,

That is something that I want to hear more about. :banana

Do I need to go to your website?

Bobby

I am going to hike from Springer to Standing Indian startng the 9th of Feb. Is there any problem leaving a car parked at the parking area for 5 or 6 days.

Can you guys give me driving...

You know I'm not sure why there is a great big discussion about this.

We all have different set-ups for different seasons. Why should our stoves be differnt?

The initial article was very...

HOI,

We meet at the Blueberry Massacre (sp?) this fall. I was the one that came in late but not as late as Rox and Robert.

Thanks for the suggestion about the about the CCF pad. Now I have...

VictoriaM,

A person can walk themself into shape on the AT, if they have the disapline to take it easy until they are into better shape. What is hard to learn, is how you and your equipment work...

I'm in the process of making a G4 myself. I am using the instructions that I downloaded off the internet. Did you buy a kit? I am lucky that my wife sews so she can help me with the instructions. ...

After a long hike, I just hang my G4 up outside and hose it off. Let it dry real well and it is ready for the next hike.

Bobby