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    Leo L.

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    Thread Starter: Leo L.

    I have a Lightwave Wildtrack 60 pack since 2016, did many trips with it and was very happy.
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    Gambit McCrae

    Starting the trail at the northern Terminus

    Thread Starter: Gambit McCrae

    I have having a bit of trouble finding the info for where to park and or get dropped off to start the Pinhoti from the northern terminus.

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    Nanatuk

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    Thread Starter: Nanatuk

    I'm starting to form a plan to tackle the PCT in three sections. I originally wanted to do it all in one go, but over the last few months realized that

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    PennyPincher

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    Thread Starter: PennyPincher

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    DuneElliot

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    Tipi Walter

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    Thread Starter: Tipi Walter

    What things do you do to prepare for a backpacking trip?

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