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  1. Thread: Cut Weight

    by astafford
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    Cut Weight

    Leaving August 4th to hike Katahdin to NY and trying to reduce weight as much as possible. Being from Wyoming, I always carry long underwear. Hiking pants, rain pants and long underwear bottoms too...
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    Keep the ideas coming. I think I'm scrapping any...

    Keep the ideas coming. I think I'm scrapping any type of filler idea. I am going to shave off the remainder of the cork, measure pole diameter and see how the end knob is attached.
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    BD flick lock alpine carbon cork 35257

    BD flick lock alpine carbon cork
    35257
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    I was waiting for that comment. There is a great...

    I was waiting for that comment. There is a great advertising idea with this story.
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    Help, a rock chuck ate my trekking poles!!

    Bought an expensive pair of Black Diamond trekking poles for my Maine to NY section hike this August. Been using my older pair but broke out the new ones for a hike to fish an alpine lale in the Big...
  6. Thread: Maine Maps

    by astafford
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    Maine Maps

    I will be hiking Katahdin to NY/CT border this August. I have the AT Guide but would like to have some maps to show Blue Blaze Trails, points of interest, contour lines, etc. What are your...
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    Map availability

    I will be going SOBO leaving early August and hiking to the NY/CT border. I have the AWOL AT Guide but would also like to bring a map to see Blue Blaze trails, surrounding areas, etc. I am thinking...
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    Katahdin to NY/CT border starting August 4th.

    Katahdin to NY/CT border starting August 4th.
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    Food drop in 100 MW question

    I will be hiking Katahdin to NY/CT border leaving early August. I will be getting a food drop from the AT lodge 1/2 way thru the 100 MW and my questions are; 1. Best location for drop (I believe...
  10. Thread: Guide book?

    by astafford
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    Guide book?

    I'm ready to order my guide book. Which is the one most used? Thanks!
  11. Thread: Exos 58

    by astafford
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    Exos 58

    I am looking to drop a few pounds by getting a new pack. I have not had the opportunity yet to try on the Osprey Exos 58 but would like some opinions on its durability, load carrying ability, ease...
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    Alternate Trail Thru the White Mountains

    Due to the hassle of places to camp on the AT in the Whites, number of people, "work to stay" being unreliable at times, it was suggested to take an alternate route through the White Mountains. Any...
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    Planning for the White Mountains

    I am planning on a leaving date of August 1st 2016 from Katahdin and hike to the CT/NY border. I feel good about my planning except when going thru the White Mountains. I will be carrying a tent...
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    Just Aquamira?

    Planning on hiking from Katahdin to NY August 1st of 2016. Any problems with taking just Aquamira and no filter?
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    NOBO bubble w/ Aug. 1st leaving date

    I am planning on going SOBO Aug 1st 2016 Katahdin to NY. Where will I be hitting the bubble of those NOBO?
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    Thank you folks! I am planning on a August 1st...

    Thank you folks! I am planning on a August 1st of 2016 hike from Katahdin to NY/CT border and really appreciate your information. Have a good day.
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    Transportation from NYC to Katahdin

    Any ideas/suggestions about getting to Katahdin from NYC to start hiking south?
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    Train station on the AT

    I am planning on hiking from Katahdin to NY/CT border starting Aug 1st of 2016. I would like to catch a train or bus at the end of my hike to get me into NYC. Can anybody give me some info on a...
  19. Thread: Aquamira

    by astafford
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    Aquamira

    How about a discussion on the use of Aquamira. I am not familiar with it and wonder if this is what I should be carrying hiking from Katahdin to NY. Are most water sources in this part of the AT...
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    Water Treatment

    Out west I use a "Hiker" pump filter. Heavy but reliable. What is the water treatment of choice for hiking the AT. Advantages/disadvantages, etc. I am planning on hiking Katahdin to NY starting...
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    Maine to NY August 1st

    I would like to hike from Katahdin to NY and leave Aug 1st. I am a Wyoming boy and enjoy my solitude. My question is will I be encountering many NoBo hikers? I like the idea starting Aug 1st due...
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    Great information. Thanks!

    Great information. Thanks!
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    How late could I leave Katahdin, head south and...

    How late could I leave Katahdin, head south and still have decent weather and see some colors?
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    NY to Maine or Maine to NY?

    I would like to hike the AT between the NY/CT border and Katahdin. Which way would you suggest and when would you start. Considering black flies, skitters, fall colors, SOBO and NOBO crowds, etc. ...
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    Trail Magic for Coast Guard Cadets

    My son is a 1st Class Cadet at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and the president of the Outdoor Club. The Club is interested in setting up a BBQ at a convenient location on the AT and doing some Trail...
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