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One more piece of advice, WidowmakerV3: if in doubt, leave it out. There is always a way to add a piece of gear later if you decide you really need / want to carry something. I'd go as light and...

Het, Widowmaker3V, I just wanted to say thanks for your service! I'm proud of you and all who serve or served. FWIW, my son was also wounded in Iraq (Army, 82nd Airborne). He's pretty OK, and...

Don't know what kind of cat, but I saw fresh cat tracks after a night of rain north of Damascus in mid August. I'd guess Bobcat, from the size.

Stickman

On a recent 5 night hike in SW Virginia, my pack weighed exactly 28 pounds counting the pack itself plus every single thing I carried (even the empty water bladder) except water. I took 2 L of...

PS, if you are going to cut the center line as I suggested above, be sure to do it near the hammock entrance so you can reattach the line easily, without having to get into the hammock. Also,...

I cut the ropes to about 2 feet long with two o rings at the end (I used strong rings that REI sells for climbers and rappeling). I put web straps around the trees, and thread the web thru the...

I think I accomplished the same thing by simply cutting the center line that runs under the net. Without the center line, the net collapses onto the hammock. When I don't want the net (like to sit...

LB, I am truly sorry to hear about this, and I'm sure the prayers and meditations of the whole WB community goes out to you in this sad time.

Stickman

Stormin, for what season are you buying? In summer, I usually don't bother with rain gear since I get wet anyway by sweating if I cover up while hiking (no matter what they say, nothing is...

I have always been skeptical but this summer I hiked from Amicolola to Fontana wearing Vasque Blur Trail runners with green inserts. I'll spare you the long story and just say this: I will never...

I ate a black pepper coated SS for 9 days this summer and had no problems with spoilage. I don't know if that long would be recommeded, but it worked out fine, and was wonderful either with some...

Quoddy, if you haven't left yet, I'd love to see your food and gear list. Fifteen pounds with 2L of water and 5 days food? Lets say an average of 1.5pounds a day for food (7.5 pounds) plus 2 L of...

ead "Follow the River" by James Thom. This true story will make you realize what wuss-asses we have become, compared to this 18th century frontier woman (who lived very close to where the trail runs...

How can I check these packs out on the web? Is there a site?

Stickman

After D Day, General Eisenhour said "Planning is everything. Plans are worthless." In other words, think about the possibilities and contingencies and have a plan, then be prepared to adapt as...

I love the stuff! Thanks for the calorie info.

Stickman

Laruble, when do you plan to start? I am going to do the same hike mid-April-ish. Maybe we could split the cost of the shuttle.

Stickman

I think the option of no floor doesn't get enough respect. Having a large "floor" but not sewn in allows you to tuck it under the edges of the bug net all around to seal the tent against most...

I added them to my HH...

Hammock Engineer, how did you do that?

Stickman

In late October I got quite cold hiking about 16 miles along Iron Mountain, exposed all day to a cold strong wind. I pulled into Iron Mountain shelter an hour or so after dark and couldn't stop...

For walking in snow, Yaks and Stabilicers seem to work fine because they can bite in, but for ice you need crampons. I've used the four point instep crampons, very small, light, and under $10 from...

I don't know, but I think Tyvek is essentially the same and would work great for a weathershield. There was recently a thread about how to work with Tyvek that has a lot of useful information.
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I have a three year old Aether 60 with a couple hundred miles on it. Its still good as new and I love that pack. I think is 8 or 9 ounces lighter than the "improved" version. I believe there have...

Billyboy, count me in. I'll hit 65 in 2012 but think I'll probably work a year or so extra. In the meantime I'm doing a lot of section hiking, but I do want to do a thru when I retire. Are you...

SteveJ, how long were you out in the rain? Your report is encouraging, but I'm wondering why several manufacturers put up notices that E-vent won't stand up to heavy rain?

Thanks for your...