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    I'll take it

    I'll take it. Went out with a buddy, and the tent I put him in leaked, while I was dry and comfy in my Notch. He isn't going to try again without a Notch, and I'm not giving up mine if I don't have...
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    I know the thread is old, but I can't pass this...

    I know the thread is old, but I can't pass this up. The grassy spot is the Nelson Vista, the site of one of my favorite Scout leader disasters. It is easy to miss or to dismiss the orange wind sock...
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    Unionville, NY is very hiker-friendly. I've run...

    Unionville, NY is very hiker-friendly. I've run Scout trips out of Unionville for a number of years. Google the town, call the town hall, and ask for help/advice. You will be told where you can...
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    Payment sent with shipping information. Thanks!

    Payment sent with shipping information. Thanks!
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    Vargo triad alchy stove

    I'll take it! How would you like payment?
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    The talking package isn't a terrible idea. You...

    The talking package isn't a terrible idea. You can buy recordable greeting card modules for 60 cents apiece in quantity. The cost is less if the message is constant (isn't Google great!). So,...
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    Having given one of those to my son, I can say...

    Having given one of those to my son, I can say that they are fragile, prone to moisture issues, and generally frustrating and useless. They are, however, fairly light and dirt cheap, making them...
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    I think that description applies to something...

    I think that description applies to something like 50% of Jersey and a larger percentage of PA.
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    Fair warning -- the tenting spot that Somers515...

    Fair warning -- the tenting spot that Somers515 mentioned has a beautiful view. If you camp there, you will find some unusual wind streamers indicating that the hill is a favored hang-glider...
  10. Unionville is a hiker-friendly town that will...

    Unionville is a hiker-friendly town that will allow you to camp in their park, adjacent to the post office. I set that up for my Scout troop a couple years ago. The one hitch was a basketball match...
  11. It's funny what sticks with you. I don't think...

    It's funny what sticks with you. I don't think I'd use the Uco easily. I have one (I've never used it backpacking -- space, weight, etc.), but from the age of 8, the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts have...
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    I have a Gossamer -- same tent, but with aluminum...

    I have a Gossamer -- same tent, but with aluminum poles. If you make sure that the fly is rolled out over the mesh during setup, you should be fine. In a driving rain, you need a tight pitch, or...
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    No, there isn't truth to that. There are people...

    No, there isn't truth to that. There are people who simply wouldn't make those choices, ever. They might make different stupid choices in different domains, but they would not require the grace of...
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    Even steel household pans will warp (the damage)...

    Even steel household pans will warp (the damage) if subjected to inappropriate heat. Of course, if you suck that badly at cooking, a warped pot bottom isn't going to negatively affect the result by...
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    Do yourself a huge favor, and don't consider the...

    Do yourself a huge favor, and don't consider the Walmart tent or a Wenzel Starlight. I've had experience and watched others. You might be lucky to get a whole trip out of them. If you are...
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    Just outside the Poconos, you can't go wrong with...

    Just outside the Poconos, you can't go wrong with any of the trails at Rickett's Glen State Park. The park is adjacent to a number of State Game Lands, and the area has some old rail lines and quiet...
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    I've used the Lamina 20 for years (8 or 9 anyway)...

    I've used the Lamina 20 for years (8 or 9 anyway) in Scouting activities (I'm a Scouter). it has worked very well for me, and I would recommend it over down for a Scout (Scouts get wet. Amazingly...
  18. I'm not joking. I'm completely serious. Melville...

    I'm not joking. I'm completely serious. Melville appropriated whaling to craft a story about obsession and forces beyond control. Bryson appropriated hiking and the AT journey to craft a tale about...
  19. A Walk in the Woods is as much about hiking as...

    A Walk in the Woods is as much about hiking as Moby Dick is about whaling.
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    How are you getting to the trailhead and back...

    How are you getting to the trailhead and back home? With an external frame pack, you are typically going to have stuff lashed to the frame (tent, sleeping bag), and you are likely to want to put the...
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    Having used and maintained both, and having seen...

    Having used and maintained both, and having seen Whisperlites fail at the pump handle, the pump body, and the fuel connection, I dispute that one "graduates" to a Whisperlite from a Svea. The only...
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    Consider making a deal with a business owner or...

    Consider making a deal with a business owner or homeowner in Delaware Water Gap, PA. The extra mile or so across the bridge to the trailhead off I-80 W isn't bad.
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    Why would they do that? From reading this...

    Why would they do that? From reading this thread, it would seem that hiker traffic is a mixed blessing at best. It isn't as if hikers drop a boatload of cash in trail towns (compare the funds...
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    If the device is widely used, then studies are...

    If the device is widely used, then studies are conducted daily. The studies are good to have, but what I really care about is not having projectile diarrhea on the trail. If I treat all my water...
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    Don't be silly. Granite Gear has been mentioned...

    Don't be silly. Granite Gear has been mentioned in this very thread! Since the Vapor Trail isn't made anymore, you won't find too many people recommending it to folks looking for a new pack. Also,...
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