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    Kelty 50th

    I love the pack, don't know of situation I would ever use side pockets, cause the main sack holds all that I need, don't forget to check out the two top pockets and map pocket for storage.

    Good...
  2. Thread: Digital Camera

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    Companion

    http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canong3/


    If I haven't shared this with you check out the website, you can do side by side comparisons, seems to me you just can't do toooo baaaaad going with a...
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    Hiking my way

    Ever in my neck of the woods give me a e-mail, will hike lite with expectation you bring the goodies.
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    Bragin Prices for Kelty 50th ANV.

    Lowest was for $202.00, broaden your seach engine, use Teoma, there is alot of bargins out there, checked price today, seems campmor is not carrying 50th for men using my link to campmor. Type in...
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    Ooops.

    Thought I was responding to post below regarding external frame packs
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    Kelty 50th anniverary pack

    Kelty 50th Anniversary Pack

    I own a kelty 50th anniversary pack and it doesn't weigh 7 lbs, more like 4lbs with side pockets off.

    Get it cheap(er) at campmor.

    Its a great pack and very...
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    Kelty 50th Anneversary Pack

    I own a kelty 50th anniversary pack and it doesn't weigh 7 lbs, more like 4lbs with side pockets off.

    Get it cheap(er) at campmor.

    Its a great pack and very comfortable.
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    Bikes on the AT !!!!!

    Not directed toward orignator of thread, but to misdirected bikers who think this is a good idea.

    If recollection of originator is true, and to folks who stated intention:

    WHAAAAAAAT?

    First...
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    dionalaniz, any substitute stove suggestions in...

    dionalaniz, any substitute stove suggestions in light wt area
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    MSR Superfly vs MSR Pocket Rocket

    Experince and recommendations requested.

    Pros/Cons in following areas

    1. Can both accept MSR 8 fl oz isopro fuel cannister.

    2. Ability to keep fired up in heavy winds

    3. Reliability.
  11. Thread: Digital Camera

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    Digital Camera - Companion

    Companion:

    I'm going to go with the Cannon G3, only on trail these days about 30 days a year, doing 2 to 4 day sections, over the course of the year and depending on weather in particular season. ...
  12. Thread: Rattlesnakes

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    Snakes in General

    Go to www.trailjournals.com. click on Gallery, sort pictures alphabetically, click on page #112 for pictures of some really BIG rattle snakes and page #124 for pictures of snakes in general.
  13. Thread: Hammocks

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    hiker Weight Lost

    Old timer requesting youngsters help in reducing weight, first item for comment and review:

    Hammacks: seems cool but seems hyped.

    Don''t get it, believe it limits camping opportunites. for...
  14. Thread: Lipton soup

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    Lipton Soup

    Forget the cans, hoping you are a camper that packs items in and out.
    Pack it in, pack it out....right..

    Buy Rammen Nooles, lots of packets, use spices in packets to flavor other dishes, if you...
  15. Thread: Digital Camera

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    Digital Camera

    See below, camera reviews,

    One of the best sites I have found for digital camera reviews, is very bottom below.

    The internet reference below is to the Canon G3,.... most hiking folks (I...
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    2ply - thanks personally for additional resource

    How are charges incurred, per miles at per cent per mile or flat rate, any additional cost for more than one person?

    thanks
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    Shuttle Service

    Try these folks, have shuttle service - AT directory at work , but am not at work, Given generous nature of these folks, I would suggest you give a call to:

    Jensine and Buddy 828 -349-9597,...
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    Conditioning

    Agree - definitely add aerobic training to built up lungs and heart. I'm 49, and believe me, not the kiddo use to be, have the muscle power but I definitely will add aerobic training to my workout....
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    Trail Journals

    Rockets specific journal is found at site below.

    Between Whiteblaze and Trail Journals one can find a wealth of information.

    Also check out Nocona's 1998 journal for pure reading pleasure. ...
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    Hammock Hanging

    Seen most peole use these on extended Kayaking trips. Seem pretty cool.

    Question though, aren't you limited as to where you can "hang your head" (pun intended). What do you do if there are no...
  21. Thread: Hiker Turn On

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    Hiker turn-on

    Thanks, that is the web site I was looking for.

    preciate it.
  22. Thread: Backpacks

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    Backpacks

    I've been rather pleased with my Kelty 50th Anniversary pack - slightly under 5 lbs, with detachable side pockets on.

    Great feeling and very tight and protected pack, load llift straps are nice...
  23. Thread: Hiker Turn On

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    Huker turn-on

    Yes, that is the web page, but can't get to the link, I knew I associated "thru-hiker' with the reference given, thanks for the clue, I will try searching site to see if I can find the "weather...
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    Hiker Turn On

    About two months ago, somebody gave me (at Whiteblaze) an internet address where you could type in city in North Georgia and date range between months to get the average and low temperatures for the...
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    GPS Reviews

    www.backpacker.com

    About 10 GPS reviews, full range of what apparently is out there for hikers, go to search, type in GPS, go to second or third review link - seems Garmin Etrex Summit is...
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