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They are long enough, but barely. You really have limited site selection, but it's always been workable for me. With that said, I really can't wait to get some longer straps. I plan to get 72" from...

http://www.backpackingchef.com/food-dehydrator-recipes.html

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glucogenesis requires water to store the glucose in the first place, about 2-3g of water per g of carbohydrate. I figured that's what AA was getting at. So it is essential, albeit indirectly.

The body will draw water(it carries a lot of it) from its stores if intake is insufficient for such processes. Outside the obvious fact that H2O is essential for just about all life functions, your...

Your overall weight isn't going to have much impact, it's lean body mass that matters. I'm not sure where you are getting your information, but it doesn't sound anywhere near correct. The loading...

Yep, I'm on the trail. I'm in the hostel at Pine Grove Furnace State Park, the internet access is nice.

10g per day is a form of loading, just on the conservative side. Once you are fully...

You could probably see my lawn from space right now, haha. Your training plan seems a bit excessive(unsustainable) to me at a glance, but I don't mind going in depth once I get back. I may not have...

If you are looking for a cheap option, walmart sells a closed cell foam pad for about $8. It isn't as comfy as my thermarest, but it's wayyyy lighter and doubles as a seat pad. Which means I can also...

Good choice. If I had it to do over again I would get the zip. The classic doesn't bother me as it does others, but I would like the option to reach outside of my hammock without getting out of it....

I love my Hennessy Expedition. A good friend of mine has the Eno DN, and is very happy with it using whoopie slings and the Kelty 9 tarp. I really do like the Warbonnet Blackbird myself, but at $175...

I agree. Problem is, that many "knee problems" are misdiagnosed by general practitioners or at the very minimum thought to be joint related by Googlie Howser M.D's out there. When usually issues are...

I take issue with this section in the DOMS article. DOMS is actually caused by micro-tears of the muscle fibers during the eccentric portion of the repetition, if anybody cares.



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There is also the hormonal factor to consider. The hypothalamus will lower Basal Metabolic Rate up to 30%(-ish, highest recorded) to run more efficiently when food is scarce. We have quite an...

Gotcha, I glanced over that part of the article.

This is a case in where we are both right. Protein only diets can be sustainable, but activity levels have to be adjusted to compensate if there is...

Probably not, this is aimed at the "paleo" culture that has been growing over the past 5 years or so. There is a ridiculous amount of zealotry within, and this article(which I love) makes the point...

Right, but it's efficient enough for survival on the trail. Meaning, when balanced nutrition is not available.



This further proves my earlier point about vitamins/minerals being required to...

Very well said, I wish more people understood that such minutiae is reserved for the most elite of athletes. Joe Schmoe gym goers who waste incredible amounts of money on useless supplements, end up...

I'll take notes of these areas with me and plan for it when considering my section mile total, thanks for the heads up!

I'm going out solo/NOBO for 153 miles. It would be great to join a group if a 20 mile per day average can still be maintained. I don't care what time camp is set up, just as long as I get my miles!

No kidding! This is a huge part of the reason I am ending there. I've been to PC many times, but only the hotel once. I ordered the iconic burger and fries, and the small basket was even enormous! I...

My hair was about 8" long for the past 2 years, but I cut it short once I decided to hike a lot this year. I couldn't stand it my first few times out, and it was time to make it short anyway. I can't...

Heh, I hear there's a point dubbed "knife edge" where you're literally climbing on boulders for some time. That must be it. I may go against my preferences and get a trekking pole for that adventure....

I have that map, it's excellent ... I highly recommend it.

As for Port Clinton to DWG, that's the rockiest part of the state. Just keep your feet dry, take off socks for drying on breaks, bring...

A lot of that info is still good, but I'll add my 2cents.


RE: Protein/Muscle

In the end it's all about nitrogen balance relative to activity, so protein is always very important; critical...