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    PennyPincher

    Anticipation

    Thread Starter: PennyPincher

    Anyone else get a great sense of anticipation when you have ordered something for a hike and you are just waiting for it to show up even if the hike is

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    HankIV

    Why is the Federal Reserve so against us?

    Thread Starter: HankIV

    I heard Federal Reserve chairman William Powell say the Fed was against hiking this year.

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    Last Post By: HankIV Today, 09:41 Go to last post
    Bubblehead

    Sleep with food?

    Thread Starter: Bubblehead

    I've been watching Quicksand's Youtube hiking videos...he does a great job...
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    Last Post By: LittleRock Today, 09:40 Go to last post
    zelph

    STARLYTE alcohol stove worlds lytest almost

    Thread Starter: zelph

    The Starlyte weighs in at 16.4 grams. That is the combined weight of the burner and potstand

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    Last Post By: CalebJ Today, 09:36 Go to last post
    Hitchin' Post

    What fuels will be easily available on the Mid State Trail?

    Thread Starter: Hitchin' Post

    I'm buying a new stove for my MST hike, but I'm concerned that I'll get out there and not be able to find fuel. What would be my best bet?

    Last Post By: Nanatuk Today, 09:22 Go to last post
    CalebJ

    Current (2021) bivy options on the market

    Thread Starter: CalebJ

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