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    Ignore my post, I was looking at Augusta GA.

    Ignore my post, I was looking at Augusta GA.
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    FWIW, I was curious about the flights. ...

    FWIW, I was curious about the flights.

    American and/or Delta currently service Augusta.
    They currently fly direct to/from Atlanta and Charlotte throughout the day. There is one flight per day...
  3. No, I would call that ultra-light backpacking....

    No, I would call that ultra-light backpacking. You "ditch" the gear you no longer need to hike Katahdin (which is not in the 100 mile wilderness) and hike the last few miles with less gear. Does it...
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    Build a backpacking dehumidifier

    One could provide a specific place for water to condense inside the tent under certain conditions. Set a water container that is frozen or filled with a snow/water mixture or cold spring water in a...
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    Haven't thought about that before. I guess it...

    Haven't thought about that before. I guess it acts as an insulation layer from the cold ground like a soda can cozy. Although a weight penalty, I would think putting an insulated pad on top of the...
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    Snuggle down into your sleeping bag or down...

    Snuggle down into your sleeping bag or down jacket (keep the water here instead of on the shelter)
    Acquire a gas mask with an extension hose. Put open end outside of the tent.
    Use desiccant...
  7. Mine were green with the mesh removed, they...

    Mine were green with the mesh removed, they lasted the whole AT. Although I preferred the swim trunks, athletic shorts (nothing to remove) from a dollar store worked for the PCT.
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    With pleasure. Let us know when you get back how...

    With pleasure. Let us know when you get back how many nights you were out, and the particulars of your coldest night(s). (clothing, sleeping set up, location, Temp??, and how hot/cold you were)
  9. Note the Colombia brand on the reflective foil...

    Note the Colombia brand on the reflective foil (or maybe fabric) of the recent moon lander.

    https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/first-commercial-moon-landing-returns-u-s-to-lunar-surface/
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    Duplicate Post

    Duplicate Post
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    If you managed to watch the whole video (not me)...

    If you managed to watch the whole video (not me) here are the actual threads (2 closed) he started.

    https://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/search.php?searchid=17564899
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    Based on comments above and weather data I think...

    Based on comments above and weather data I think a 40°F bag/quilt would be fine but generally warm so camp high. If you own a 50°F bag, take it plus maybe an extra morning layer?? The average low...
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    Try Stratton Maine. It is the appropriate town.

    Try Stratton Maine. It is the appropriate town.
  14. Thread: Wise Shelter

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    Do they maintain the shelter? I may be wrong...

    Do they maintain the shelter?

    I may be wrong but I suspect they don't want to have anything to do with the AT or the shelter and are hands off when it comes to the shelter along with its...
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    Or almost November. Snow (and rain) are not...

    Or almost November. Snow (and rain) are not really an issues until they are. Boston is 2 F warmer on average just in last twenty years and that will continue to rise. Climate change is also making...
  16. Check out this thread. ...

    Check out this thread.

    https://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php/75400-any-good-camping-spots-north-of-the-nantahala-outdoor-center

    I suspect with increased trail usage, these "sites"...
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    Muesli bought at town stops as rolled oats, dried...

    Muesli bought at town stops as rolled oats, dried milk and random daily mixture of available raisins, craisins, dried or dehydrated fruit, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, walnuts, and pecans (mixed with...
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    The weather can be hot or cold depending on the...

    The weather can be hot or cold depending on the luck of the draw.

    Below is the data book from postholer.com. You will need to scroll down to the trail section box and change it to section 19. A...
  19. Found the editor button. Thanks. My pictures...

    Found the editor button. Thanks. My pictures were taken vertically, show up vertically on my software at home and were vertical in the picture thumbnails in the Whiteblaze editor(using insert image)...
  20. Thread: Can Opener

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    For a stand-alone car opener you can't beat the...

    For a stand-alone car opener you can't beat the Korean war surplus can openers which are lightweight, easy and quick to use. Nothing fancy needed.

    I use, with care, my 0.8 oz (25 gram) fixed...
  21. Thread: Where to go

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    Big Bend National Park + surrounding state areas,...

    Big Bend National Park + surrounding state areas, Guadalupe National Park - Dry, can be cold at night but sunny and pleasant in the day.

    Joshua Tree National Park - "Winter brings cooler days,...
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    04 NAIL CLIPPERS ~ I rarely see these listed...

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    NAIL CLIPPERS ~ I rarely see these listed on gear list. How do thru hikers keep their nails trimmed? There is no way I can use a pair of tiny SAK scissors with my non-dominant hand. I am hoping...
  23. Thoughts. Everything depends how cold and...

    Thoughts.

    Everything depends how cold and windy it will be... and where it is going to be kept. In camp, a standard nalgene bottle with some insulation will fit on the inside pocket of my parka...
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    And if that is the case then there is a...

    And if that is the case then there is a possibility it died of avian flu. Google tells me this is still active in US bird populations hence the ups and down of poultry and egg prices. The avian flu...
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    [QUOTE=Deadeye;2304057]you're correctly measuring...

    [QUOTE=Deadeye;2304057]you're correctly measuring the grade in degrees, but the OP measured the grade as a percentage. a 7" rise on 11" run expressed in percent is (7/11)x100 or 63.6%[/QUOTE}
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