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  1. You're either ignorant or self-absorbed, both are...

    You're either ignorant or self-absorbed, both are poor qualities...the risk isn't for the individual, the risk is for someone they may come in contact with who has compromised health issues. I'm in...
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    I really like Pennsylvania, I would be far more...

    I really like Pennsylvania, I would be far more concerned with Lyme Disease in that area in June than rocks. Southern PA is great, easy walking with few rocks, I've been through twice and the rocks...
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    Packs pick you more than you pick a pack. How a...

    Packs pick you more than you pick a pack. How a pack feels and fits is very important, so get a bunch on your back loaded and see what works for you. Something around 60-70 litres should be ample...
  4. Lyme disease

    Lyme disease
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    Keep in mind that the webbing length does not...

    Keep in mind that the webbing length does not determine the hipbelt fit, if you are a 46 waist you're going to need to look at pack companies that cater to that - and there won't be many. You really...
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    Hipbelt wings instead of a proper full-wrap...

    Hipbelt wings instead of a proper full-wrap hipbelt, looks pretty decent otherwise, but that alone kills it for me.
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    Still available? Got any pics?

    Still available? Got any pics?
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    You'll hike much farther your second month than...

    You'll hike much farther your second month than your first, I would bank on 300 miles for your first month, 400 for the second. That's on normal terrain, however you'll be doing the hardest miles of...
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    I live in New Zealand and as other have said the...

    I live in New Zealand and as other have said the Australian Possum is what these socks are made from, however it's usually a low blend and combined with merino and spandex. Possum fur is soft and...
  10. Well said sir

    Well said sir
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    Yes, I agree the water pressure rating is more...

    Yes, I agree the water pressure rating is more relevant with floors, 1500 is plenty for a fly, as DuneElliot said it's Silpoly, although from my understanding coatings start to fail around the 10...
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    Because Sil-poly doesn't have a high hydrostatic...

    Because Sil-poly doesn't have a high hydrostatic head rating, it's usually only around 1000-1500hh, while it's common for quality silnylon to reach 3000+, but for the X-mid at least, the have...
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    Oh well...I tried to keep them in order,...

    Oh well...I tried to keep them in order, basically the ones with the sun coming from behind bushes are bone dry, the ones with sun coming from in front are soaking wet, but whatever hopefully this...
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    Silpoly -vs- Silnylon when wet

    Heya just walked out this morning after leaving my X-mid fly up all night and was surprised how taught the material was after a long, cold, damp evening in Auckland.

    No adjustments were made...
  15. OK thanks everyone, I'm going to try to hunt down...

    OK thanks everyone, I'm going to try to hunt down a few of these, cheers.
  16. Sleeping Pad recommedations from those with back problems

    I have two bulging discs in my cervical spine, and a double herniated L4/L5 which is the disc most people blow out. It's gotten alot better lately but it never really goes away - the pain.

    I'm...
  17. The stuff of legends, I never got to go but this...

    The stuff of legends, I never got to go but this was the place in the 90's!!! So sorry I missed it on my first hike
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    15D is better but still pretty light for a floor,...

    15D is better but still pretty light for a floor, I do really like the look of the Two, being able to open both doors and let the air blow through.
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    Who said I was dismissing all discussion of...

    Who said I was dismissing all discussion of anything? I just don't see the point in polarizing something that is statistically extremely unlikely. There are always going to be exceptions and...
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    Stay at home, otherwise just play the odds and...

    Stay at home, otherwise just play the odds and you'll be fine. You're more at risk driving to work.
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    Multiple stuff sacks any day, can't stand liners....

    Multiple stuff sacks any day, can't stand liners. Using a liner over multiple stuff sacks might save you 2 ounces, might.
  22. This is correct, vertical walls mean much more...

    This is correct, vertical walls mean much more than floor length, for example most people would assume a mid that was 48 high, and 10 feet long would be roomier than a mid that was 60 high and 8 feet...
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    Dancing around the point again. Sloppy seam tape...

    Dancing around the point again. Sloppy seam tape peeling off a $600 shelter which is brand new is unacceptable. The end. Thanks for playing.
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    I thought I read they use 7D fabric, that's...

    I thought I read they use 7D fabric, that's insane to me, but double check this
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    Seam tape on a tent is 'cosmetic perfection'? ...

    Seam tape on a tent is 'cosmetic perfection'? This is 100% functional and in a critical area. Tents are designed for one major element - rain. They are sewn together, and those needle holes leak,...
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