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    10-K - ...went to gpsdepot.com... couldn't locate...

    10-K - ...went to gpsdepot.com... couldn't locate a file named "24k"...?
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    I am hoping that I can purchase "trail maps" frpm...

    I am hoping that I can purchase "trail maps" frpm either Garmin or a third party co. I know Garmin sells actual trail guide/topo maps for the AT & PCT. Another reason I want a GPS is I was doing a...
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    The 550 on its own though is a good purchase?

    The 550 on its own though is a good purchase?
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    Garmin Oregon 550 or 550t ?

    Looking at the Garmin® Oregon 550 GPS, wondering the difference between the base model and the "T".

    Any opinions on the 550 would be welcome.
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    Tried to find the book you mention on Amazon with...

    Tried to find the book you mention on Amazon with no luck...do you know the author?
  6. "I went to the woods because I wished to live...

    "I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I...
  7. Very cool. Gonna pop over and watch your video...

    Very cool. Gonna pop over and watch your video and check the gearlist site. Thanks for posting! And thank you for your service, my boy too is in the USAF. :)
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    Is it pretty common for thru hikers to request...

    Is it pretty common for thru hikers to request such a lengthy LOA or do most just resign? I've been wrestling with this for a 2014 thru hike. If you do ask for a LOA, what would be a reasonable...
  9. I went for a hike Monday, it was cold, raining,...

    I went for a hike Monday, it was cold, raining, and to the average person, a miserable day. My husband asked "why do you hike, what could you possibly get out of walking around in the woods for...
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    Being from Ohio, we don't often see these types...

    Being from Ohio, we don't often see these types of signs, this was at Greenbelt that I ran on while in Greeneville, TN ( near Erwin)17952
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    I just picked up my 1st pair of Smartwool...

    I just picked up my 1st pair of Smartwool leggings. (Merino, not at all scratchy) and wore them on a morning run the other day, it was near 32 degrees, and they were surprisingly warm. the come in 3...
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    My son's in the Airforce, maybe mom needs to hit...

    My son's in the Airforce, maybe mom needs to hit him up??
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    Priced Driducks at Bass Pro shop the other...

    Priced Driducks at Bass Pro shop the other day...I beleive I will include an umbrella in my pack list.
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    Thanks Wise Old Owl, I've probably seen these on...

    Thanks Wise Old Owl, I've probably seen these on REI's clearance site, just didn't know what I was looking at. And in regards to the trash bag, neighborhood folks might get a kick outta me wearing a...
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    Thanks bearbaghanger, maybe I'll get lucky and...

    Thanks bearbaghanger, maybe I'll get lucky and find them on clearance at REI :)
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    Sound like good options. Really like the Equinox,...

    Sound like good options. Really like the Equinox, and that they are from a small business. And, who doesnt like Barney??!! ...:)
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    Thanks everyone for the input, I've looked at all...

    Thanks everyone for the input, I've looked at all mentioned and this really gives me great info to base a purchase on.
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    Y'all are quite an entertaining group :datz lol,...

    Y'all are quite an entertaining group :datz lol, I too enjoy reading all the posts. :)
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    Rain Gear: Need input from the experts :)

    Hi all, looking to purchase rain gear that I can use on the trail, (as well on my daily runs.) I have no clue what to look for. When running, I've always just suffered thru the rain, but I think its...
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    ...great book...
  21. Hi Inch, I have been to Hocking Hills, buts its...

    Hi Inch, I have been to Hocking Hills, buts its so swamped on weekends, thought Id wait till it gets a little cooler, less crowded :)
  22. Tried out Scioto Trails over the weekend, OMG,...

    Tried out Scioto Trails over the weekend, OMG, the 1st path was straight up! I carried my pack as close to real weight as possible, did better than hoped for...even tried out new Vasque boots, with...
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    I have a pet sitting business on the side and I...

    I have a pet sitting business on the side and I bet theres also some good qualified sitters in your area that for a fair price, will care for your dog and home. check out www.psi.com. petsitters...
  24. Several other folks seem to like that one too -...

    Several other folks seem to like that one too - I'm quickly learning that backpacking is like being a kid in a candy store! So many choices!!
  25. Thats good to know, I know from everything I've...

    Thats good to know, I know from everything I've read/studied, that sometimes, comfort should trump weight. Once I become more at ease with what Im doing, I 'll feel better about lightning my load.
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