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    I’m sure this will get a lot of laughs and...

    I’m sure this will get a lot of laughs and comments but I use something called coochy cream. Recommend by a friend (who also shaves his head bald) and his wife. I haven’t used anything else since I...
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    Thank you everyone. I went with an Anker 10000. ...

    Thank you everyone. I went with an Anker 10000.


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    Thank you everyone for the comments and advice. I...

    Thank you everyone for the comments and advice. I decided long ago to keep my beard. I really like my beard and have been growing it for about 3 years now and I wear it with some length on it. Some...
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    Sticky: 2019 Thru-Hike Registry

    I put my details above on an earlier date. I just wanted to leave my social media links....

    Youtube.com/user/indyjimyjam
    Instagram.com/james_on_the_at



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    Beards is the question

    Beard or No Beard? I have a decently long beard, a little on the thin side rather than really full and thick. I start my NOBO thru hike mid March and because of ticks I am considering shaving my...
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    Battery Power Banks

    Looking for recommendations on power banks for a thru hike on the Appalachian Trail. Fast charge in and fast charge out is preferred. I will only be using to charge my iPhone 7 Plus; which I’ll be...
  7. Thread: Stoves

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    Stoves

    Opinions on 2 different types of stoves for thru hiking the Appalachian Trail.

    Caldera cone system with liquid fuel like denatured alcohol/Heat versus a canister system.

    How easy is it to find...
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    Sticky: No trail name yet NOBO 20 March No approach...

    No trail name yet
    NOBO
    20 March
    No approach trail, hiked it this year



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    iPhone 7 Plus cases

    What is the best case for all around protection and function for an iPhone 7 Plus to use when thru hiking the Appalachian Trail?


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    Ok...You are making some assumptions! As I never...

    Ok...You are making some assumptions! As I never gave reasons why I have a need for them, but I guess you are entitle to your opinions and ass-umptions!

    Not that I need to explain to anyone why I...
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    Over-Ear headphones

    I am looking for a pair of Bluetooth, Over-the-Ear headphones (Not earbuds...they hurt my ears) that are water proof/resistant that will withstand the punishment of an Appalachian Trail Thru Hike....
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    I will be postponing my thru hike until next year...

    I will be postponing my thru hike until next year do to a death in the family.


    Life is full of ups and downs! Hike on!
  13. Thread: Wytheville VA

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    Your post was helpful. Thank you for that. ...

    Your post was helpful. Thank you for that.


    Life is full of ups and downs! Hike on!
  14. Thread: Wytheville VA

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    Thank you everyone who gave useful information! I...

    Thank you everyone who gave useful information! I greatly appreciate it! We made the trip from the museum parking lot. It was a great time.
    As for others...Not sure why you respond at all! Except...
  15. Thread: Wytheville VA

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    Wytheville VA

    Passing through and staying in Wytheville VA for a few days and would like to do some hiking on the Appalachian Trail. Where is a good place to pick up the trail?


    Life is full of ups and downs!...
  16. Thread: Hammock Tarp

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    +1 on the Warbonnet Superfly! I own this tarp and...

    +1 on the Warbonnet Superfly! I own this tarp and love it! Couldn't imagine using anything else!


    Life is full of ups and downs! Hike on!
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    My 2 cents worth...I really don't understand...

    My 2 cents worth...I really don't understand where this "self-entitlement" attitude comes from or exactly when it came about, that others so rudely push their opinions onto others without it being...
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    I really like my The Northface Thermoball (comes...

    I really like my The Northface Thermoball (comes with and without a hood). It is synthetic material so keeps you warm even if it gets wet, super lightweight and packs in its own pocket. Check it out:...
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    Dehydrate humus (homemade or store bought both...

    Dehydrate humus (homemade or store bought both work). Take dehydrated humus and put in ninja or other food processor and turn into powder. On the trail put some powdered humus into a container, add...
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    I store my Dri-Down sleeping bag hung in the...

    I store my Dri-Down sleeping bag hung in the closet from a hanger. My bag has loops for this. When hiking I use a Sea to Summit ultralight silnylon (water proof) compression stuff sack.


    Life is...
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    +1 Osprey Exos 58 Life is full of ups and...

    +1 Osprey Exos 58


    Life is full of ups and downs! Hike on!
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    I know that when it comes to feet it is a very...

    I know that when it comes to feet it is a very individualized thing. I have been experimenting at home and trying different shoes (I ordered a few different pairs from Zappos to find the right pair)...
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    I am looking for inserts because of a foot...

    I am looking for inserts because of a foot problem. I have been to a podiatrist and an ortho specialist. I have an extra bone in my arch that causes a more pronounced "flat foot" when walking. On my...
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    Let's talk Shoe Inserts

    I am looking for good shoe inserts. I have tried Superfeet. I have tried the green ones and the arches are way to high for my feet. So I bought the blue ones. They were a better fit however,...
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    Check out these shades http://www.sporteyz.com ...

    Check out these shades
    http://www.sporteyz.com


    Life is full of ups and downs! Hike on!
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