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I can't believe this didn't get any comments.... It was my favorite response. :)

Curious to see how everyone tracks mileage on the trail.

nevermind.... I just found it.... :)

I didn't see the option anywhere, did I miss it? Does this allow creating polls as a new thread and defining the possible answers?

LOL, now thats funny. Well there it is...if I ever get the chance to do a thru hike I'm naming myself Protocol.....

So I find the whole trail name thing interesting. I'm curious what the "rules" are.....

Do you/ can you make up your own trail name? Does it have to be chosen by someone else? Do you have to...

Sounds like it's a good match for my needs. Thanks for the info.

Looking for a mid range kind of bag. Something that can be used for day hikes (carrying extra gear for the kids) as well a short 3-4 night trips with the wife.

I have not made the hop to full...

Thanks for that feedback. Also noticed they changed some things on the 2016 kestrel. Now it only has 1 side vertical pocket. The other side is a a vertical zipper that offers almost full length...

Anyone have experience with an Osprey Kestrel 48? I see tons of comments on the Exos and Atmos AG models, but not much love for the kestrel.

I've been going back and forth between the Atmos AG...

For motorcycle camping I carry a DIY silnylon tarp with doors (728 grams) its big, but has great coverage. The first night that I was able to test it in the rain was last year in October. We...

I had not considered this when thinking about hiking the AT. I might need to start experimenting with some 2" straps.

Thanks for bringing this up!

I agree that an UQ is generally better for insulation. (i do love mine)

However, I will add that in a bridge hammock a pad tends to be better than in a GE hammock as it tends to stay where you...