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  1. Western Mountaineering Ultralite, Sleeping bag compression, how long can I compress?

    I bought a Western Mountaineering Ultralite, it's extremely puffy. It came with a stuff sack, and when I pack it down it is extremely tight. I'm overly cautious with new gear, and this is my first...
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    How did you make that? it looks different than...

    How did you make that? it looks different than other red bull stoves I've seen. I'll try it out.
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    How fast could I get it shipped?

    How fast could I get it shipped?
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    Stove Recommendations for Toaks 750 pot?

    Starting my thru hike on the 12th, Up until now i've used a trangia with an evernew cross stand.
    This works great when using a wider pot, but I switched to a narrow Toaks 750 pot for my thru hike....
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    Stove Recommendations for Toaks 750 pot.

    Starting my thru hike on the 12th, Up until now i've used a trangia with an evernew cross stand.
    This works great when using a wider pot, but I switched to a narrow Toaks 750 pot for my thru hike....
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    Zpacks food bag for large pack?

    The roll top food bag looks great, I use a Gregory Baltoro 65 . I was just wondering which one to get, does cylinder or rectangular fit better with my pack?
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    Anything wrong with just Bleach/Aquamira

    I've always used bleach or Aquamira drops when hiking. Is there any significant disadvantage to using drops on the A.T.? Everyone seems to be using the Sawyer Mini. I don't know of any problems,...
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    March Start Clothing List

    What should I tweak?

    2 Darn Tough Hiking Socks
    1 Darn Tough Thick (Camp) socks
    2 exofficio underwear
    1 Pair Smart Wool mid weight thermals
    1 Pair Terramar lightweight thermals
    1 Short...
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    I'm not against using tarp tents, but I have...

    I'm not against using tarp tents, but I have carbon fiber trekking poles, which I like. I've heard that carbon fiber poles don't mix well with tarp tents. I'm interested in the tarp tent Notch. I can...
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    UL tent's, which is most durable?

    I currently use a tarp, and for march and april on the A.T. I want some walls. I have it down to the fly creek UL1, or UL2, If anyone has experience with these, which is more durable in wind and...
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    Thanks for the responses, I'm looking into the...

    Thanks for the responses, I'm looking into the six moons designs pack that was mentioned. My weight on my last 5 day trip was 36 pounds with food an water, assuming I drop some pounds elsewhere...
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    Best ultralight pack for a Baltoro user?

    I use the Gregory Baltoro currently, I love the extra support it gives. A REI employee told me I'm spoiled with support, he said I will have trouble moving to an ultralight pack because nothing will...
  13. I took this thread to heart, I did 6 days in...

    I took this thread to heart, I did 6 days in Connecticut on the A.T. because of it , I liked it, didn't get nearly as many miles as I wanted, but I totally enjoyed it. And I'm sure it will be nicer...
  14. What I worry about is the discipline to get...

    What I worry about is the discipline to get through the initial doubt. I know if I can make it to Neels Gap in good spirits I can make it the rest of the way. The longest time I've spent hiking was...
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    Trail Name: Don't have one yet Direction: NOBO...

    Trail Name: Don't have one yet
    Direction: NOBO
    Estimated Start Date: March 15th 2016
    Approach Trail: Yes
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