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    sam1000000

    Are Gaiters Worth It?

    Thread Starter: sam1000000

    Hi,
    I Have a pair of Oboz sawtooth low rises. I've never had gaiters before, but I could see wanting them after multiple days of the ATs infamous

    Last Post By: Alligator Today, 14:35 Go to last post
    imscotty

    Hoodie or No Hoodie

    Thread Starter: imscotty

    I am in the market for a new fleece mid layer. I was about to do what I always do, buy a hoodless full front zip mid layer and carry a beanie with me

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    10-K

    Iron Mt Trail AT loop

    Thread Starter: 10-K

    I'm off this morning to hike the Iron Mt. Trail into Damascus starting from where the AT crosses TN 91 in Shady Valley and come back to my car south on

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    RADHiker

    Navigating in winter

    Thread Starter: RADHiker

    I’ve always wanted to hike in winter, but worry about not being able to find the blazes in snow. Blizzard scenario aside, how easy is it to find the

    Last Post By: CalebJ Today, 13:48 Go to last post
    OhioHiker

    Let talk chairs. Chair Zero or Ground Chair

    Thread Starter: OhioHiker

    Ok ok. I’ve been brain washed! I am going to start backpacking with a chair.

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    Last Post By: Alligator Today, 13:28 Go to last post
    Dan Roper

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    Thread Starter: Dan Roper

    A few weeks ago, an energetic, friendly, outgoing, country-boy college student told me that he could never go backpacking alone on the AT for four days.

    Last Post By: BlackCloud Today, 10:54 Go to last post