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  1. Thread: Osprey packs

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    and a post-script to my osprey experience: i...

    and a post-script to my osprey experience: i ended up with an ariel 65 and absolutely love this pack! it went 1,685 miles on the AT this year and will finish with me next summer. planning on hiking...
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    I can relate, although I am in a similar...

    I can relate, although I am in a similar situation to Dreamsoftrails--I wasn't able to hike the whole Trail this year, so I have 492 miles to look forward to next year.

    Even so, I feel a bit...
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    thank you all!

    thank you all!
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    one more flip flop question

    when would you all suggest i break out my cold weather gear? wondering if it makes sense to just bring it with me now?

    i'll flying up to Maine tomorrow, hiking Katahdin on Friday, and then heading...
  5. ...which is what i am doing now! the flip is a...

    ...which is what i am doing now! the flip is a very recent (a few days ago) development in my hike, and as i had not planned for it initially, i turned to the WB community for advice and guidance.
    ...
  6. neighbor dave, you are thinking of the...

    neighbor dave, you are thinking of the Birches...it's worth a shot! everything has worked out so far (as you reminded me)--just feeling a little overwhelmed with the rules, or more accurately, the...
  7. thanks so much neighbor dave! we were planning on...

    thanks so much neighbor dave! we were planning on doing the Hunt Trail both ways...looking at BSP reservation site, it looks like we are SOL for campsites at Katahdin Stream--any suggestions?
  8. Nobo flipping to maine this week--need guidance

    Strider2 and I (Snot and Piss or SnP) have hiked from Georgia to Greenwood Lake, NY and are flying up to Bangor this Thursday to finish our hike southbound.

    i am sure there is a thread on WB on...
  9. Thread: starting soon

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    :banana:banana:banana:banana:banana:banana:banana:...

    :banana:banana:banana:banana:banana:banana:banana:banana:banana:banana:banana:banana:banana:banana:bananaflying to georgia tomorrow, and set foot on the approach on Friday...excited, anxious, the...
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    staring my NoBo attempt April 3--husband is...

    staring my NoBo attempt April 3--husband is leaving at Neels Gap, and i'll be continuing on my own. would be interested in helping out, if you still need it!
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    i have to echo the sentiments of the diva cup...

    i have to echo the sentiments of the diva cup crowd--i have been a repeat visitor to this thread, but was considering the tampon-in-a-bag route, because i was unsure about the cup, cleanliness, etc....
  12. Thread: Osprey packs

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    exos not *quite* as magical as i had hoped

    both of the exos 58s are going back to rei and i am headed to campmor this weekend to try out some of their packs. the issue with the exos is that the hip belt is fixed: my torso length makes me a...
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    thank you so much for all of your considerate...

    thank you so much for all of your considerate responses! yes, the insect repellant twice was a mistake. so if i get a puffy jacket (synthetic for me), do i ditch the fleece altogether? the tent is a...
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    that's a great suggestion for food prep--thanks...

    that's a great suggestion for food prep--thanks Panzer!
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    thanks tinker! i have a small swiss army that...

    thanks tinker! i have a small swiss army that will do all of my cutting duties... my sleepwear consists of bergeline top and bottom--sorry if i wasn't clear. another pair of long underwear for day...
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    april 09 working gear list for critique

    i put a few questions at the end, but this is where i am at right now. i am starting the approach trail to springer april 3, and will be hiking solo.

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    osprey exos 58
    plastic bag for liner...
  17. Thread: Osprey packs

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    my exos 58 arrived yesterday and it's so light!...

    my exos 58 arrived yesterday and it's so light! the only thing i am unsure of now is the size--i ordered a medium (my stratos is also size M), but think i may also get the small, test em both side by...
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    i echo the sentiments of thanks to you, Jan! it...

    i echo the sentiments of thanks to you, Jan! it is amazing, that this thing that has been just a dream for so long is now so close to being realized...i have moments of butterflies and eagles every...
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    parting ways waypoint

    my husband will be starting the trail with me in April, but will be headed back after a few days while i continue on. Neels Gap seems to be a good place to part ways, but am wondering if there is a...
  20. Thread: Osprey packs

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    i am trying to get my hands on the new exos pack...

    i am trying to get my hands on the new exos pack they just came out with for my upcoming thru attempt! i have a daypack (stratos 40) which i love, and am hoping the exos will not disappoint.
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    once again, thank you everyone. the average...

    once again, thank you everyone. the average section mileage is a great help, Burger! i really appreciate everyone helping me out with this part of the planning, and i will check in when i am a little...
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    thank you all! i was planning on doing some mail...

    thank you all! i was planning on doing some mail drops b/c of my vegan diet, and from what others here have told me, this could prove tricky. my husband will be staying in brooklyn, so maybe just...
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    how to plan but not plan?

    from what i understand, itineraries fall the way of best laid plans...so my question is, how do you plan mail drops (or resupplies) if you can't really plan when you will be arriving at a certain...
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    my husband and i received our trailnames (Slobot...

    my husband and i received our trailnames (Slobot and Windwalker, respectively) from Moses in August--we met him during our 5-day section hike in NY. we hiked with him for two days, and are still in...
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    campsalot, that's an interesting idea! i wondered...

    campsalot, that's an interesting idea! i wondered if there was anyone out there doing a custom AT meal shipping business...

    i am cross referencing the resupply book via resource section against my...
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