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    The science has clearly accounted for the heat...

    The science has clearly accounted for the heat island effect, and shown global warming data are clearly when correcting for this effect:

    https://skepticalscience.com/urban-heat-island-effect.htm
    ...
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    Staying warm in the tent is easy. Staying warm...

    Staying warm in the tent is easy.

    Staying warm when hiking is easy.

    The hard parts: Taking a break, eating during the day, not over heating when you start because you leave too many clothes on,...
  3. I will never sleep in a tent spot once a bear has...

    I will never sleep in a tent spot once a bear has shown up and tried to get my food. I've done it in the past, and learned my lesson. They won't leave you alone. And they can become more aggressive...
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    I've done 1.5 hikes, but all very focused on...

    I've done 1.5 hikes, but all very focused on finishing. I too wonder this same question - What keeps you on the trail through adversity if it's not the goal of finishing? For me, I'm see a shift of...
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    Yes, gear tape for silnylon or use GE silicon...

    Yes, gear tape for silnylon or use GE silicon caulk thinned down with white gas and then some type of patch material (old silnylon stuff sack?)
  6. Great history! Came here in 2002 after my first...

    Great history! Came here in 2002 after my first attempt in 2001 needing therapy from other hikers. Went back and restarted from GA and made it to Maine with my wife, Danger.

    This site has cost me...
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    The kids will have a great time if you let them...

    The kids will have a great time if you let them be kids.

    Keep them dry, warm and feed.

    Don't yell at them. Don't get upset with them. Be firm and clear on the safety rules.

    If you don't get...
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    George, I read this book 20+ years ago on the...

    George, I read this book 20+ years ago on the internet and hiked in 2001. It was a major inspiration for me, thank you!
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    Yes, they are a cult. They don't push too hard to...

    Yes, they are a cult. They don't push too hard to recruit, but their members are exploited. I won't frequent a 12 tribe business.
  10. I would have loved to seen a show at Allenberry...

    I would have loved to seen a show at Allenberry in Boiling springs, PA.

    NYC is very cool as a hiker! We did in 1 month before the towers came down in 2001.

    Should have done DC, I regret that....
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    You won't have any problems with tires. Do...

    You won't have any problems with tires. Do disconnect the battery and add fuel stabilizer (easy). The prius battery is a main concern, but sounds like nothing you can do about that. I wouldn't worry...
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    Did the great Divide Mountain Bike Route with my...

    Did the great Divide Mountain Bike Route with my kids for 1000 miles this summer. Carbon fiber poles all around on 2x double rainbows. No issues, even with the kids setting them up. Comes with an...
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    Squirrels will also come right in and chew...

    Squirrels will also come right in and chew through anything. I've had them sitting on my chest when I woke up!
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    I remember several european hikers making plans...

    I remember several european hikers making plans to go to Canada and then come back to reset the 90 days. I'm not sure of how well that works, so do your own research.
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    It is hard, but there appears to be some leeway...

    It is hard, but there appears to be some leeway being given to extend your normal 90 day visa-free visit:

    or travellers from almost all the countries of the European Union, but as well for...
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    Terrible article. No, water filters don't have an...

    Terrible article. No, water filters don't have an expire date, they do have a 'usage limit' in liters, after which there is a likelihood they no longer are working to their original design. Depends...
  17. Bring the warmer bag. Tenting is hard on the LT...

    Bring the warmer bag.
    Tenting is hard on the LT (very overgrown) and few people using that northern part, your plan is solid.
    Enjoy, all views are worth the hike off trail, because there are very...
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    Back on topic - Anyone have a good USB charger? I...

    Back on topic - Anyone have a good USB charger? I see Anker has some options that combines the backup battery with the plug but it is heavier carrying the 2 separate. Any suggestions? Or is the white...
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    Does anyone have a multiport charging brick that...

    Does anyone have a multiport charging brick that they prefer? We are a family of 4 and could use the ability to plug in to a single plug and charge our 4 devices all at once. Most seem fairly heavy...
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    Okay, sounds like I didn't miss anything. The...

    Okay, sounds like I didn't miss anything. The anker powercore is comparable to the nightcore NB10000 and then it's a cost vs weight decision.

    I personally look at the big picture. If I can save a...
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    Nitecore NB10000 is 1 oz light than anker...

    Nitecore NB10000 is 1 oz light than anker Powercore 10000
    Nitecore ~ $60, Anker, $25
    Same capacity.

    Seems like a fairly expense 1 oz for something that is going to need to be replaced every year...
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    It's all right here:...

    It's all right here: https://appalachiantrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/form-990-2016.pdf

    Top brass make a combined 300k for : Compensation of current officers, directors,
    trustees, and key...
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    The snow is melting fast too. By the time you get...

    The snow is melting fast too. By the time you get to section 6 it might be open. They are predicting mid july for sections 6-9 to melt out. It will take you a week to get there, so July 6th-ish. If...
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    Poison ivy is all over the front range in...

    Poison ivy is all over the front range in Colorado. So it certainly grows up to 5k feet.

    Once you know what it looks like, you never forget. At least I won't. And my kids know it too.
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    I too have the Alpha GAL allergy. Was bitten by a...

    I too have the Alpha GAL allergy. Was bitten by a lone star tick in 1999 and went on antibiotics right away for 10 days. Started getting seemingly random allergic reactions 6 monthsish later. Took me...
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