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Thanks for the feedback. I'd like to hear that they've tapered off even more by the time we hit the trail on Sunday, but that may be wishful thinking. My wife and I always carry DEET anyways. She...

I spent 7 days in the Whites in 2016 at the end of June, and black flies were insane. I've heard from a few sources that they typically peak before Father's Day, but the clearly wasn't true in '16....

Yes, it does.

Used a handful of times. Alcohol stove, weighs 1 oz. Practically bulletproof.

Full specs here:
https://www.vargooutdoors.com/triad-stove.html

$15, plus shipping.

PM me if interested.

Slumberjack biker/hiker bivy. Used once.
38" x 90" x 24"
2lb, 4oz

$20, plus shipping (TBD).

Both liners have sold.

Brand new. Never used. Specs available here:
https://www.rei.com/product/850427/cocoon-silk-mummy-liner

Two liners available. Shipping negotiable.

I've had a few conversations with locals, since I posted this question earlier this week. I'm told that Stony Brook Road is rather remote, which is kind of what I expected. That said, I was able to...

Over the Memorial Day weekend, my wife and I are planning to hike a section of the AT from VT 103 to somewhere north of Killington. We'll have a rental car, and we're trying to coordinate our plans,...

Obviously, with any pack purchase, it's preferable to try on in-store. And, admittedly, theirs isn't the lightest pack on the market. I'm actually favoring a GG Crown VC 60, which is a much more...

Has anyone tried packs from Cotopaxi? A co-worker heard I was in the market for a new pack, and suggested I consider their new Taboche 55.
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You're going to find a lot of Polartec Powerstretch on clearance at most retailers this time of year. I know EMS has some of that stuff on sale now. They've also got some heavyweight baselayer stuff...

Try it yourself. Go out with two poles, and hike for a bit. Pack up one pole and continue. Then pack up both poles and lumber on. Try various slopes, and you'll soon have your answer.

Ditto that it's too heavy for a hike. It is practically bomb-proof, though. Very useful if kayaking.

I guess I should clarify... I plan to head north from North Adams, MA. I don't plan to go much farther than Bennington, VT.

I'm considering a hike in late February in Northern MA, leading into VT. According weather.com, the average temps in Bennington, VT are around 25-30 degrees at that point in the month. I figure the...

You'll find that many people are in the same situation as you. There are loads of places to camp.

I had been thinking about the possibility of a thru hike for months, but in October of 2005, I made the decision to hit the trail. I was hiking in March of 2006. I did most of my planning over about...

I'm heading out next week (Nov. 22-24), hiking North from Lee, MA. I know the trail from Lee to Dalton is relatively easy, so I've got some options as to how far I can/will travel. I'm planning on...

I've nothing negative to say about Bass Pro, but for the most part we service different customers. There is some overlap, but we're not direct competition. That's like saying Home Depot will put...

I know.

Wow. This is a direction I hadn't anticipated.

I still welcome you all at the opening. ;)

That's a good point Mowgli... I'll do some snooping.

Any ideas, though, while I search?

I feel obligated to reply to some of the negativity because I work for EMS and I started this post. Eastern Mountain Sports reaches out to the local community at each retail location - including at...

The Grand Opening celebration for the new Eastern Mountain Sports in Foxboro, MA will be October 3rd, 4th, and 5th. The three day event will include free food, raffles, bands, a climbing wall, a live...