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  1. Runners, what was your endurance like at the end of your thru hike?

    I'm finally going to attempt a thru-hike this year. I've been training, and have lost considerable weight by running half marathons. For you runners that have done a thru-hike, how did your...
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    Get your facts straight! 99.999% of American...

    Get your facts straight!

    99.999% of American combat deaths and casualties (historically)
    http://thewall-usa.com/information.asp
    http://thewall-usa.com/women.asp...
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    Again, more FUD. 1 in 6 women raped, is complete...

    Again, more FUD. 1 in 6 women raped, is complete bull****. It's a made-up number from NOW (National Organization for Women). Seriously, can you find a source for it? Also, where's your source for...
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    It is not true that women are more likely to be...

    It is not true that women are more likely to be attacked. I sincerely wish the PC crowd would wake-up and actually read actual published statistics, before trying to spread fear, uncertainty and...
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    I don't think it was typical WB bull$#!7. I...

    I don't think it was typical WB bull$#!7. I think the discussion had been political from the word go. AFAIK, WB is a place to discuss hiking and the outdoors, not leftists policies based on...
  6. The thing I did not like about my Big Agnes tent...

    The thing I did not like about my Big Agnes tent was the poles / shock cord. I don't have that issue with the LHG Solo, because it uses your trekking poles for support. Also, a bonus with the LHG...
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    In all honesty, attitudes like this are purely...

    In all honesty, attitudes like this are purely bigoted. I believe that women should have the same opportunity to hike the trail, as anyone else. This is how it is done in a free society. That...
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    I don't know of a better pack manufacturer than...

    I don't know of a better pack manufacturer than ULA for customer service. I could not find the water bladder pocket for my circuit. I contacted ULA, and they sent me another one... for free. Do...
  9. Thread: One Man tent

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    I have used Tarptent, Big Agnes, and LightHeart...

    I have used Tarptent, Big Agnes, and LightHeart Gear tents. I liked the BA stuff, but it takes slightly longer to setup than the Tarptent gear that I own. That said; Tarptent gear has a pretty big...
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    Ahh... the devil is in the details. Sorry 'bout...

    Ahh... the devil is in the details. Sorry 'bout that.
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    Another vote for LightHeart gear.

    Another vote for LightHeart gear.
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    Awol has a good thru-hike planner. It's from...

    Awol has a good thru-hike planner. It's from 2010, but still probably pretty good to get you started.

    http://www.theatguide.com/2010%20PlanNobo12.htm
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    I love my Pentax Optio W90. It's rough, tough,...

    I love my Pentax Optio W90. It's rough, tough, and takes pretty good pictures. The video quality is a bit lacking, but still not bad.
  14. I wish Virginia wasn't so far away.

    I wish Virginia wasn't so far away.
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    I own both a TarpTent Moment, and a Hubba. If I...

    I own both a TarpTent Moment, and a Hubba. If I had it to do over, I would have gone with a Hubba first. Now, keep in mind that TarpTents are high-quality and light-weight tents. However, I don't...
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    Tipi, That is awesome! Could you elaborate...

    Tipi,

    That is awesome! Could you elaborate on what kinds of food you carried? Thanks!
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    I try to hang everything, even my cookpot and...

    I try to hang everything, even my cookpot and utensils.
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    Winding Stair Gap to NOC. It's really nice this...

    Winding Stair Gap to NOC. It's really nice this time of year.
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    Seconded! .....

    Seconded! .....
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    Amazon woman = hot goddess right?

    Amazon woman = hot goddess right?
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    You pretty much just follow the Jello recipe on...

    You pretty much just follow the Jello recipe on the box, and drink it like a tea while it's still hot. Works wonders for my knees.
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    I'll be 4 days behind you all. God Speed.

    I'll be 4 days behind you all. God Speed.
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    I never have to take my Platypus out of my pack...

    I never have to take my Platypus out of my pack in order to fill it. I have a quick release valve that directly attaches to my water filter.

    Also, when I stop in town, I run isoprophyl alcohol...
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    I carry a groundcloth for 2 reasons. 1. I believe...

    I carry a groundcloth for 2 reasons. 1. I believe it helps to protect the bottom of my tent (just my opinion). 2. I use it in shelters (when I'm forced to stay) to put my neo air on top of.
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    This is Dixie: She's 6 months old. ...

    This is Dixie: She's 6 months old.

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