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  1. This,,,, Not sure if there are any suitable RO...

    This,,,, Not sure if there are any suitable RO units,,, would be alot of work doing it with a hand pump, takes alot of pressure.
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    Girl was noticed and reported to LEO,, back with...

    Girl was noticed and reported to LEO,, back with parents.
    https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/norfolk-teen-reported-missing-in-april-found-safe-in-roanoke/
  3. On my new ruck, I actually use the hip belt, as I...

    On my new ruck, I actually use the hip belt, as I can wear ruck with shorts, pants or whatnot,,, On side holds my trail Morakniv,,, off side holds what looks like a flat square pouch that matches the...
  4. check out the reviews, noone is using it as...

    check out the reviews, noone is using it as such... Doesnt seem very practical to walk with.. Id probably try between back and ruck first if I thought cold soaking while walking was a worthwhile...
  5. This sounds like another one of those weight...

    This sounds like another one of those weight saving threads where you end up carrying more weight to make up for the bad or no performance of the item you skimped on to save weight.
    Dont carry a few...
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    Just a thought looking at this stuff. Seems like...

    Just a thought looking at this stuff. Seems like you are losing a ton of heat out of the pot. In addition to a lid, seems like could be some kinda way to insulate the pot sides... some kinda shake...
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    If anyone asks , you are not camping, you are...

    If anyone asks , you are not camping, you are homeless. That way you can pretty much do whatever, where
    ever you want
  8. carried both the medium and large alice over many...

    carried both the medium and large alice over many a hill and dale. When I switched from infantry to support they issued us the ruck with no frame, was miserable and pretty useless that way IMO,
    My...
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    humm so apparently they dont know ticks arnt...

    humm so apparently they dont know ticks arnt insects either.
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    you lost me at Ipad. How do you text with the...

    you lost me at Ipad.
    How do you text with the Garmin ? the Arrow keys ? Seems like it would be a real PIA.
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    Well you cant claim they lied... Ticks arnt...

    Well you cant claim they lied... Ticks arnt insects.

    Studies I have read claim Deet isnt all that good and once dried ticks tend to ignore it. Picaridin products came out much better.
    Also...
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    dont see the long pant/vs shorts issue.. actually...

    dont see the long pant/vs shorts issue.. actually probably better off with shorts. Ticks cant crawl up your pant legs.
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    looking at coverage map, around north alaska,,,...

    looking at coverage map, around north alaska,,, might be good enough and an annual subscription for 240 messages aint bad
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    Thinking Spot X

    Thinking Spot X
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    Oh battery life isnt a big deal,,, I have power

    Oh battery life isnt a big deal,,, I have power
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    Keep in contact off the grid.

    Guys and Gals. I am starting a new job and new part of my life. One last grand adventure before I am pushing daisies.
    I AMNOT a smartphone guy.. I am tech savy but simply cant use a touch screen....
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    Business as usual for me, although I do prefer 8...

    Business as usual for me, although I do prefer 8 inch boots, not sure if the canvas sides are snake fang proof though. I have covered quite a few miles at a jog in split leather half chaps, Basically...
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    can anyone explain what an 8 inch fixed spoon...

    can anyone explain what an 8 inch fixed spoon cant do that a folding one can ? Seems pretty pointless to me. Taking a lightweight fairly strong, compact , one piece tool and turning it into a...
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    not a button up but the haynes cool dri shirts...

    not a button up but the haynes cool dri shirts are pretty good and way cheaper than the fashion brands that are the same thing.
    You may be able to find them in a camo style print. I have one that...
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    well the difference with Zelle is I wouldnt be...

    well the difference with Zelle is I wouldnt be putting right in my add that I am dishonest.

    Also regular paypal offers zero seller protection. Buyer says its never received, or they return an...
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    My integrity is worth more than a few dollars....

    My integrity is worth more than a few dollars. Nor would I do business with someone who's isnt.
    Soon is I see that friends and family thing,,,,, um sorry I am not a liar.

    Way I see it if I am...
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    I have used zelle without issues a few times,...

    I have used zelle without issues a few times, does have dollar limits though. Heard of venmo but havent looked into it, need to I guess as I see it coming up alot.
    I almost never use Paypal... too...
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    Like the other thread,, everyone and their...

    Like the other thread,, everyone and their brother eating, cooking, dropping crumbs, stuffing trash,,, in and around camp areas, and folks get hung up on someone with food in their ruck ?
    I suggest...
  24. exactly, and yet much butt hurt had by all on the...

    exactly, and yet much butt hurt had by all on the other thread with folks just keeping food near them in shelters. DESPITE everyone and their brother, cooking, eating and dropping trash and food...
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    which is actually something to take into...

    which is actually something to take into consideration.
    I mean you really cant say you spent $5000 on food, when if you had been home you would have spent the same, more or less.
    Camp food may...
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