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    Just a buyer FYI...I used a Tarptent Notch for my...

    Just a buyer FYI...I used a Tarptent Notch for my 2017 AT thru-hike. All I can say is that I loved it!! Easy set-up. The double vestibules give the Notch lots of room (and I'm a big guy). Really...
  2. Thread: Why SOBO?

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    Also, forgot to add, if you do decide to go SOBO...

    Also, forgot to add, if you do decide to go SOBO and you like waterfalls, take the time (and the extra few miles) to see Gulf Hagas. It's in the 100 Mile Wilderness but don't be in such a hurry to...
  3. Thread: Why SOBO?

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    The Appalachian Trail is from Maine to Georgia. ...

    The Appalachian Trail is from Maine to Georgia.

    The sidewalks in Damascus don't lie.

    46404
  4. Thread: Why SOBO?

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    I completed my SOBO thru-hike in 2017 and LOVED...

    I completed my SOBO thru-hike in 2017 and LOVED IT! I chose SOBO because I don't like big crowds, wanted time to myself, and, since I was a novice hiker, wasn't sure I wanted to hike at someone...
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    Sticky: 42762 I am way late in posting this and hope...

    42762

    I am way late in posting this and hope it shows up so everyone can see it. I did SOBO starting in June 2017 (yeah...I'm late posting) and put my bumper sticker on the Mt. Katahdin sign when...
  6. Buckles are taken. Mike

    Buckles are taken.

    Mike
  7. FREE FREE FREE: 3 new buckles for Zpacks backpack

    Hey,

    I've got the following three (3) buckles available FREE FREE FREE to the first person who posts or IM's me their mailing address. Act fast...needs to be done by Monday.

    1/2" Ladder Loc...
  8. After many emails with the manufacturer, it looks...

    After many emails with the manufacturer, it looks like we have worked out a suitable solution to the problem. I will keep you posted if anything changes. Thanks to everyone for your advice and...
  9. Right now, I don't want to give the manufacturer...

    Right now, I don't want to give the manufacturer because I am trying to work out a fair solution for the problem. The company has suggested I tie a knot in the straps or use safety pins to hold the...
  10. Is it normal for shoulder straps to constantly loosen while hiking?

    The loosening starts out slowly at the beginning of my hike or workout but gradually gets worse and worse. I am in a panic because my SOBO thru starts in about 2 weeks and I have a backpack that has...
  11. Thanks for the replies. Lyle...I'm definitely...

    Thanks for the replies.

    Lyle...I'm definitely no "techie" but this phone has 1 GB of RAM with 8 GB of internal storage expandable up to 64 GB via a micro SD card. It operates using the Android...
  12. Hey all, One smart hiker contacted me about...

    Hey all,

    One smart hiker contacted me about the camping spot on June 7th and we are going to share site #16 at Katahdin Stream Campground after our summit of Mt. Katahdin.

    From the description...
  13. Any good deals on no-contract phones (i.e. Tracfone)?

    Hey all,

    I have a cell phone that is very old (it actually has a qwerty keyboard). I love my old phone and have been putting off upgrading but it doesn't ring (not really a problem because it...
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    New Sawyer filters?

    Has anyone heard any details or inside scoop on the new Sawyer water filters that are going to be released in May?

    Full-page ad in Backpacker magazine's April 2017 issue reads:

    COMING IN MAY
    ...
  15. Hey Teej, Campsite 16 didn't happen by chance....

    Hey Teej,

    Campsite 16 didn't happen by chance. I got some real good suggestions from the MEGA '17 Guide to Baxter and Katahdin. I don't know if you're familiar with the Guide (wink, wink) but it...
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    Thanks for all the replies. I forgot to include...

    Thanks for all the replies. I forgot to include that I will start my SOBO with long, convertible pants and a long-sleeved, button-up shirt. I enjoy and stay cooler in button-up shirts so it will be...
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    This question keeps bugging me

    How much (in ounces) insect repellent am I going to need to get thru the 100-Mile Wilderness?

    I am going SOBO starting early June and just unsure how much to start off with. I will be treating my...
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    Problem solved. The Amazon seller lowered the...

    Problem solved.

    The Amazon seller lowered the price of the Cascade Mountain Trekking poles with cork handles and quick locks to $44.99 which is now the same price as the poles with the neoprene...
  19. Does any SOBO want to share a campsite at Katahdin Stream Campground on June 7, 2017?

    Hey all,

    With great excitement (and a bit of nervousness of the unknown), this past Monday, I made my reservation at Katahdin Stream Campground for campsite #16 for June 7, 2017.

    I am a solo...
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    I just missed getting a Revelation yesterday when...

    I just missed getting a Revelation yesterday when The Warehouse releases their "new" quilts for the week because of a foul-up with Paypal. I was going to wait until next Monday to see if another of...
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    Brotree Hiking Poles?

    Has anyone used these hiking poles currently for sale on Amazon?

    Brotree 2 Pack Trekking Hiking Walking Trail Poles with EVA Foam Grip, Flip-Lock and Tungsten Carbide Tips - Ultraweight &...
  22. Time to get creative...I am interested in...

    Time to get creative...I am interested in everything EXCEPT the stoves.
  23. For anyone else looking for info from AT Lodge......

    For anyone else looking for info from AT Lodge...

    I sent them an email and got a auto-generated reply. It said that they were closed for the season but would be answering their emails. They also...
  24. Teej, I am planning my AT SOBO thru-hike for...

    Teej,

    I am planning my AT SOBO thru-hike for this summer. Hoping to have a start date (fingers crossed) of June 7th.

    Mike
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    Any pros or cons with Cabela's socks?

    Hey,

    I found a pair of Cabela's 11" crew sock at a store at a huge markdown. There wasn't much material info on the packaging so I contacted the company and they gave me the following for the...
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