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I read a lot of positive reviews on BE FREE filter on REI, BPL, Amazon etc. BUT most appeared to be reviews after relatively short term use- i.e.. not thru hiking reviews.
There was a NEGATIVE REI...

I'm not sure but I think when the dividend comes out ~3/28 this year. My wish list is already bloated.

Thanks guys, Im the OP-
Aside from DEET- I just ordered some 10% permethrin that I'll dilute myself to working concentration 0f 0.5%. It looks like its way cheaper to do it this way than to buy the...

Thanks so much for the education on southeast bugs-
Aside from ubiquitous mosquitoes I have memories of gnats & biting flies endlessly buzzing around being such an annoyance- but i've never...

Questions about bugs- I plan to start at Springer ~4/10->4/15.

Since I never hiked the AT south of New England I don’t know how bad the bugs can get down there.
I’m assuming the bugs will...

Thanks for replies all,
Still not sure how i'll go. I'd like to use the 30F sleeping bag- just cuz its tried & true. I have a 7oz. bivy sack that I've used in the past to add some warmth to the bag.

Hello, At’ers-my first post!
Looking for advice on sleeping bag for April start at Springer:


I’m planning to start the AT somewhere ~April 10->15 at Springer.


I’m undecided about my...