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    Of course you're allowed to hang a hammock at the...

    Of course you're allowed to hang a hammock at the backpacker site, i just did it about a week ago. Anywhere you're allowed to set up a tent, you're allowed to set up a hammock...
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    have a happy passover

    I leave for my thru hike right after passover. Elmer in hot springs is a good guy, that is a good suggestion. I'm sorry I can't help you, but as a fellow Jew, I wish you a happy passover, and I hope...
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    about one month to go...

    I hiked about 1200 miles of the trail in 2005. I've been anticipating my return to the trail ever since. I am starting around April 12th. I've been unemployed for a little over a year now, and I have...
  4. Thread: Ula Ohm

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    I've never used the ohm, but ula is a pretty damn...

    I've never used the ohm, but ula is a pretty damn good company, so you can trust them. I would try one on with weight in it if you could. If it's comfortable and can hold all your stuff, then go with...
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    I'm starting around april 12th. i did this in...

    I'm starting around april 12th. i did this in '05, and the trail wasn't very crowded. I'll say hi if i see you. have a good hike.
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    Can't wait to be back on the trail...

    Trailname: Kindman
    Start date: est. April 12
    Direction: NOBO
    Approach Trail: already did it, will probably do it again

    I hiked in 2005, and did around 1200 miles, I can't wait to get back on...
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    Get Well Soon

    I only met Lone Wolf a couple of times, and he probably doesn't remember me, (i mean he meets alot of people, i'm sure) but I wish him the best. My dad suffered a heart attack as well, had a triple...
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    i hate to say it but...

    Just hold your miniworks over your sigg bottle or do whatever you can to make it work. I understand, I own a miniworks, and I use sigg bottles, even though it's not perfect, it works. I am not aware...
  9. Being naked is FUN!!!!!

    I have hiked naked, and not just on hike naked day, and gone skinny dipping dozens of times while I have been hiking the trail this year. All you have to do is find a cute girl or two to do it...
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    I'll be there!

    I can't wait for trail days! I will definately enjoy meeting all of you. I am in Gatlinburg right now, and I am getting a ride up to damascus for the daze, so I will see ya when I see ya!:D
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    check out this e-bay item...

    check out this e-bay item...

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=36114&item=7147312221&rd=1

    :-?
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    thanks for the info...

    Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. I have remedied the problem some-what. I can get it to be almost all the way taught by keeping the stakes about 3 inches out of the ground. But, doing this...
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    trail names...

    I was given the name kindman on my first section hike of the AT. It was given to me by a hiker named red-b, who had recently finished a thru-hike. Red, his girlfriend, and I hiked from kincora to...
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    screen wall

    The wall is supposed to be about six inches high, but it sags, so it is about 3-4 inches high. This is not a life or death issue, but it would be nice to fix it.
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    Problems with six moon designs lunar solo...

    I recently received a lunar solo in the mail. Today I set up the tent for the first time to chaeck it out. The set up was relatively quick and simple, but I am having a problem. The mesh that...
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    REI UL Peak Trekking Poles

    The new REI Peak UL Trekking Poles SUCK!!! I even work at REI in ST. Louis. The poles are defective, and our store has refused to put them on the floor untill they are recalled and the problem is...
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    Headlamp

    I suggest the following headlamps for use:
    Petzl Tikka and Tikka Plus- Plus: $35.95, 2.7 oz Tikka: $28.95, 2.7 oz
    Petzl Zipka Plus- $42.95, 2.3 oz
    Princeton Tec Eos- $38.95, 3.56 oz
    Petzl...
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    River to River trail

    I have hiked a small section of the river to river trail. I was in the Garden of the Gods recreation area, and I did about ten miles of it. It was quite nice. The Garden of the Gods itself is...
  19. Thread: Gear List

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    Gear List

    Here is my gear list for my up and coming thru-hike. Feel free to coment.
    I am starting around April 10th, hopefully. No later than the 15th.

    Backpack:
    Gregory Z-Pack
    Equinox Sil-Nylon pack...
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    one man shelters

    I personally enjoy tarps and tarp like shelters. You can always use a bug bivy underneath to protect you from pesky insects. If you have a fully enclosed bivy, or bug bivy, you do not need a ground...
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    Ground Cloth

    There are a few types of ground cloths you can use, they are as follows:

    Coated Nylon: somewhat heavy, the uncoated side can absorb water, bulky, coating can wear off and peel, but the positive...
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    Big Four

    Here is my list:
    Pack:
    Gregory Z Pack- 3lb 2oz
    Equinox sil-nylon pack cover- 3oz
    Shelter:
    Integral Designs Sil-Shelter- 16.5oz
    REI Minimalist bivy- 1lb 1oz
    Sleeping System:
    Mountain...
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    sleeping and clothes

    In regard to a sleeping bag, either a 32 or 35 degree would work for all three seasons. If you are a cold sleeper, or if you plan on winter backpacking, you can add a liner to the bag, and/or wear...
  24. Thread: Fuel?

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    Fuel?

    I am starting my thru in a few weeks. I am using a brasslite alcohol stove. I am wondering what size fuel bottle I should bring, how much fuel, how far apart are fuel resupplies, etc... Anything...
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    Books, Yay!!!!!!!

    WALDEN
    ON THE ROAD
    THE DHARMA BUMS
    THE WASTELAND
    TAO TE CHING
    ZEN AND THE ART OF MOTORCYCLE MAINTENANCE
    THE TAO OF POOH
    NAKED LUNCH
    SAID THE SHOTGUN TO THE HEAD
    JUNKIE
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