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  1. Cool water

    Was referring to the outdoor brand thats about $18+ that claims 0.01microns on the website (but we all know how websites get technical specs wrong, so that might need to be called out quickly)…
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  2. Filter capabilities

    I don’t think so. Well they’ll lose some, but I think they will gain many.
    Swayer claims “Absolute 0.1 micron filtration “
    Which means essentially no holes are larger than 0.1 microns.

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    Some say eyesight is a magical power bestowed…...

    Some say eyesight is a magical power bestowed…
    But you can’t see the fluorescent colors of a scorpion or the hvac leak dye that the ordinary man needs the light to see?
  4. AT service links and apps and updates????

    I have broke down and got a good working big screen iphone.

    What are some of your top highly recommendations for information and service links and apps for the AT. For large section and thru...
  5. Is Walmart going to squash Swayer water filters???

    3rd lunch chat.
    Failed to mention, it looks like Wally removed Sawyer filters from their shelves. So if you are at one check the clearance isle.

    $60 for the Sawyer on their website. ...
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    They can be bad for preserving night vision.

    They can be bad for preserving night vision.
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    rIGHt.. I’ve decided to buy it cuz my headlamps...

    rIGHt..
    I’ve decided to buy it cuz my headlamps dead and don’t want to rely on my bite lite, and it’s a super good deal for rechargeable.

    Side question Zelph, what low temps are you absolutely...
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    UV headlamp pros vs cons

    UV headlamp pros vs cons????

    Vs. red light for trail and camp.

    Didn’t think UV would be all that good, and a search kinda says it but, doesn’t really say it and just points out main basic...
  9. Here is another unboxing video from the youtubes...

    Here is another unboxing video from the youtubes fore

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=toRD8XyR6ro&pp=ygUYc290byB3aW5kbWFzdGVyIHVuYm94aW5n
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    North bound

    Oh crud.
    One year NB my hiking partner wanted to walk every step of the way and I was game.
    Looking back ‘for safety’ I think we didn’t walk across most of the roads after going into town. More...
  11. HIMO, forgetting the REE excursion. I still...

    HIMO, forgetting the REE excursion. I still consider dropping gear at the end, middle, beginning of your thru hike to climb Katahdin and pick it back up at the bottom to be slackpacking. And unless...
  12. No walks up Katahdin that might slip into the...

    No walks up Katahdin that might slip into the realm of slack packing?
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    If you go with the Walmart synthetic clothes. ...

    If you go with the Walmart synthetic clothes.
    Take note of which ones, material construction, how well they perform, and durability and post back please. Thanks.
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    Title

    I would ditch the tevoas Sandles. Lighter maybe more comfortable options that you won’t wear much.

    .Test your Walmart underwear and clothes ..IMO cheap polyester clothes are horrid for wicking...
  15. How many days afoot on trail do lite, ultra lite hikers prefer these days?

    What’s the preference of number of days of food to carry these days before getting off trail for resupply on the AT for the extra lite gear crowd?
    And has anyone broken down average town time...
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    Gallon ziplock bags and a band of sorts makes for...

    Gallon ziplock bags and a band of sorts makes for lightweight rain mitts.
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    Sorry if I missed it in thread. But what are...

    Sorry if I missed it in thread.
    But what are the yellow cleaning type gloves that some hikers are preferring these days mostly for wet weather?
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    I’ve watched a tick sitting steady stretched out...

    I’ve watched a tick sitting steady stretched out on the edge of a leaf at exactly 32* F stick right to my leg as I brushed by it purposely. Very slow moving after latching on.
    Seen two at 32*F on...
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    Was the zipper cracked up high or low?

    Was the zipper cracked up high or low?
  20. Call REI today.

    Call REI today.
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    Minimizing condensation inside shelter?

    From good ventilation to making your groundsheet/footprint as close to the size of the base of your shelter. What are your tips to preventing condensation and or dew or just plain humidity from...
  22. Well when you desire to carry a stove, you’ll be...

    Well when you desire to carry a stove, you’ll be able to heat some up. Directly over the flame or on top of pot or inside your warming oatmeal cozy. Over a fire.
    Or if you happen by a tin roof...
  23. I never got sick of eating any food on the trail,...

    I never got sick of eating any food on the trail, short and long distance hikes.
    Pop tarts were almost always a staple, then I Hadn’t bought any pot tarts for a good while not thinking about it...
  24. Actually recommend half way between the dome and...

    Actually recommend half way between the dome and gap or push on past the gap.
  25. 9x12’ heavy house wrap tyvek weight?

    What does it Weigh?
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