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    Also check with Joyce & Sally. They'll keep your...

    Also check with Joyce & Sally. They'll keep your vehicle at their place and (if you wish) put it at your destination on your projected final day.
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    Just did Wayah Bald to Fontana Dam and there's...

    Just did Wayah Bald to Fontana Dam and there's plenty of water in that section. No reason to think it would be different in the Dicks Creek Gap to Wayah Bald section. I did Blue Ridge Gap to Wayah...
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    generoll is correct. They did a shuttle for me...

    generoll is correct. They did a shuttle for me at the end of August, but we heading out on vacation for a month right after.
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    See here:...

    See here: http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/backcountry-camping.htm

    You need a permit for all backcountry camping; particularly all the AT shelters require you make a reservation ahead of...
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    http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/temproadclos...

    http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/temproadclose.htm

    Silers Bald and Spence Field shelters currently closed due to bear activity.
    Bear warnings for Double Spring Gap and Mount Collins...
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    I use a combination of a 4L Platypus water tank...

    I use a combination of a 4L Platypus water tank with a big zipper opening and the 1.8L platy hydration bladder. I'll open the zipper to fill the tank and treat in there. If the spring isn't piped,...
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    I was in the area two weeks ago before the recent...

    I was in the area two weeks ago before the recent rains and although very dry, there was water available near Standing Indian, Carter Gap, and Big Spring shelters. Slow flow at Carters Gap and Big...
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    See here for the GSMNP backcountry permit info: ...

    See here for the GSMNP backcountry permit info: http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/backcountry-camping.htm
    and see here for trail closures and warnings:...
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    Looks like the map you're referencing is dated...

    Looks like the map you're referencing is dated 2002 -- I know you mentioned other references, but I'd probably take the word of generoll. ;)

    If you're truly curious, it'd be a pleasant Saturday...
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    I'd second the Platypus idea, but recommend...

    I'd second the Platypus idea, but recommend instead the Platypus water tank. With the zip open it's a little easier to scoop water into with a cup and/or use a bandanna to filter out floaties. The...
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    What's the old joke? How can you tell the...

    What's the old joke? How can you tell the difference between Black Bear scat and Grizzly scat? Grizzly scat smells peppery and has bells in it. :)

    I wouldn't worry about bear spray on the AT,...
  12. Note on generoll's note: Blue Ridge Gap pretty...

    Note on generoll's note: Blue Ridge Gap pretty much needs a high-clearance 4WD; closest a car will get is about a mile down the FS road. (or can go take the long way around and get there from the...
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    If you'd just doing one vehicle, then consider...

    If you'd just doing one vehicle, then consider putting your car at the Big Creek Ranger station on the north end and shuttling to Fontana. I did that three years ago and it worked fine; got into the...
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    There are too many variables to accurately answer...

    There are too many variables to accurately answer your question with no more info than you've given. They all boil down to how long and how strong will you burn the stove each time, and how many...
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    You sound like a considerate dog owner. One...

    You sound like a considerate dog owner.

    One never knows who might be allergic to dogs, or have an irrational fear of dogs due to some childhood trauma. ...and even if you ask, is that one...
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    My version is a half-box of stovetop stuff, 7oz...

    My version is a half-box of stovetop stuff, 7oz pack of chicken, plus a packet of chicken or turkey gravy mix (and the add'l 1C water). Keep meaning to add craisins or bring a stalk of celery but...
  17. Joyce and Sally. Best part is you can drive to...

    Joyce and Sally. Best part is you can drive to their place in Hiawassee, leave your vehicle there, and then they'll put it at Unicoi the day/time you want. No worries about finishing your hike at a...
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    just since I was there a couple days ago, I...

    just since I was there a couple days ago, I thought I'd chime in. Spring is flowing at Siler Bald shelter. Not a torrent, but reasonable given the dry conditions overall.
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    Coosa Backcountry Trail out of Vogel State Park. ...

    Coosa Backcountry Trail out of Vogel State Park. Side trip out & back on the Duncan Ridge Trail a ways if you want some more mileage.
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    Here's the thing. With a debit card, if...

    Here's the thing. With a debit card, if something should happen the money is gone out of your account and you have to chase after it to get it back. You could be SOL until the banks get around to...
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    In the Smokies as far as I know hammocks are...

    In the Smokies as far as I know hammocks are treated no differently than a tent or a bivy.
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    Turn the question around. What benefit do you...

    Turn the question around. What benefit do you gain from that knife that a 1 ounce Schrade SS1 won't provide? In other words, what do you get for those extra eight ounces?

    Blade is about 2...
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    You really can't figure this out for yourself?...

    You really can't figure this out for yourself? :confused:
  24. Trails Illustrated Map of Denali Nat'l Park: ...

    Trails Illustrated Map of Denali Nat'l Park: $9.95
    Suunto A-10 Compass: $12.95

    The knowledge of how to use the two together: Priceless

    Glad these two were found.

    I wonder if they would...
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    Polar Pure is iodine. Difference from that to...

    Polar Pure is iodine. Difference from that to the Potable Aqua tabs is Polar Pure uses iodine crystals; you add water to the bottle and wait an hour, then pour capfuls of the iodine solution into...
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