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  1. Thread: Toenail talk

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    This is good info. Both of my big toes grow the...

    This is good info. Both of my big toes grow the nail down into the sides. I've fought it for three decades. Sad to say, the usual course now is too man up when it starts getting into the lower...
  2. Thread: Guthooks LT APP?

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    Just got back from the first 20 miles(counting...

    Just got back from the first 20 miles(counting the approach) and the App was spot on. I like the elevation feature for forecasting what's next. Here's a...
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    I just did the 1st 15 miles plus the pine cobble...

    I just did the 1st 15 miles plus the pine cobble approach trail. It's muddy but not terrible by no means. No ticks for me but mosquitos showed up frequently. I camped around mile marker 0.4 which was...
  4. Thread: Old tent..?

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    Give the poles to somebody on here if they are...

    Give the poles to somebody on here if they are still good before you trash em.


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    No worries. Reminded me to go find my Trangia kit...

    No worries. Reminded me to go find my Trangia kit and blow the cobwebs off of it!
    I too have went over to the isobutane dark side it seems.
    Rolex


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    I use a Stratospire 1. It has a lot of room with...

    I use a Stratospire 1. It has a lot of room with the extra vestibule. It isn't free standing though like my copper spur 1 person is. That also has enough room for me and my stuff which are in a ULA...
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    Loop hike from North Adams to Bennington?

    Is it realistic to make a route from north Adams start to Glastenbury lookout and back out the west ridge trail to Bald mountain to Bennington in three days?
    I'm a little out of shape and don't...
  8. Thread: Guthooks LT APP?

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    I had to go back and make sure. Yes. Only the one...

    I had to go back and make sure. Yes. Only the one charge shows on my ccard.


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  9. Thread: Lighting ?

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    Lighting ?

    What is some of the latest recommendations for lights and lanterns for thru hiking and 3-5 day trips?
    I do hike and setup at night or tear down in mornings occasionally.
    I currently have the...
  10. Thread: Guthooks LT APP?

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    After looking closer, I find it does show the...

    After looking closer, I find it does show the magnetic bearing and distance from your location. Just no red line which isn't really needed actually.
    Guthook rules!


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  11. Thread: Guthooks LT APP?

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    Guthooks LT APP?

    I've downloaded the latest version of Guthooks app for the Vermont Long trail and really like it a lot.
    I remember using the guthooks app on the PCT and it would draw a red line and heading toward...
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    I read the whiteblaze for sale forums also with...

    I read the whiteblaze for sale forums also with the wish that they are as I wish.
    Which is, a bunch of like minded people that have bought extra stuff or upgraded and are passing along their old...
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    Or do like I did. Buy both (Catalyst & Atmos...

    Or do like I did. Buy both (Catalyst & Atmos 65AG) then try to decide which one to take every time!


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    I will offer 300 with shipping included to 05201....

    I will offer 300 with shipping included to 05201.


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    Poll: Hubba. Poles first. Free stander Cooper spur 1...

    Hubba. Poles first. Free stander
    Cooper spur 1 poles first. Free stander
    I move the whole thing around to get it comfortable on the floor. I place the stakes in case I need the rain fly later or I...
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    I agree with you on long johns vs liner. I will...

    I agree with you on long johns vs liner.
    I will look at the squeeze btw. What makes you prefer it over the mini? I've carried a mini wrapped with duct tape for years but family had bought a life...
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    It's the xlite. Sent from my iPhone using...

    It's the xlite.


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    Decisions on Equipment?

    As I pack up my gear for a soon to be weekend, I noticed I brought a couple of doubles of gear.

    This is only for a Coupla nights solo and I use a TT stratosphere tent and WM Ultralite bag on a...
  19. I see the 11000 he had on him when arrested. The...

    I see the 11000 he had on him when arrested. The 70000 bond found in the storage unit. Has it came up/out where the rest is/was? That's a LOT of Snickers and Ramen to consume!


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    For training, pushing through it helps raise or...

    For training, pushing through it helps raise or maintain your fitness level.

    But for trying to make it the top of that damn ungodly steep kill me now mountain.
    Rest step, or even resting BEFORE...
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    I personally have got away from using compression...

    I personally have got away from using compression bags.
    They make a hard ball that leaves room around it in the pack to stuff around.

    the latest best "way" for me,(learned right here) is to line...
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    i carried a steak, potato, and a six pack of beer...

    i carried a steak, potato, and a six pack of beer up the trail in Montana on day one of a hike. Beer went into a mountain stream to chill while steak and potato cooked on a campfire.
    God! That was...
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    I have people in Bennington and Rutland. I can...

    I have people in Bennington and Rutland. I can probably cover your ride with some heads up.
  24. I don't judge. But pits are prone to unseen hip...

    I don't judge. But pits are prone to unseen hip problems aggravated by extended walking.

    If you gave up a high paying job and your stuff, maybe plan on heading straight out to the PCT,CDT, or John...
  25. Thread: Books!

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    This is the book that I got started with. To...

    This is the book that I got started with.
    To this day I carry a single stick/staff (though now metal extendible to fool angry unicorns if I ever run into one out in the woods!
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