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  1. Monsoon rainfly payment sent!

    Monsoon rainfly payment sent!
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    only 2 mail drops

    hey sorry to post something that im sure is all over this site, but i have a lot of trouble really digging through here.

    so, im mostly resupplying as i go, but i was just wondering what the 2 or 3...
  3. Thread: Ramen Recipes

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    i often split the brick like a sandwhich and just...

    i often split the brick like a sandwhich and just put peanut butter and nutella in it. long lasting sandwhich!
    also, theres a lot of seasoning packets used to make chilli and other things like that,...
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    Ben Cape no trail name yet nobo april 2nd!...

    Ben Cape
    no trail name yet
    nobo
    april 2nd!
    yes to approach trail
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    I tried it in my tent in 20 degrees. Worked well...

    I tried it in my tent in 20 degrees. Worked well actually. Quite warm and the weight was 2 pound 8 ounces total
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    Also what do you guys think about leaving in...

    Also what do you guys think about leaving in April with just the good 45 degree bag, the quilt (kaq with climashield), down jacket, and thermarest?
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    What should that do?

    What should that do?
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    I will try it out when I get my quilt in the...

    I will try it out when I get my quilt in the mail. Maybe tonight I'll try to same thing in my tent. We'll see!
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    what if I used two sleeping bags at once?

    I have a mountain hardwear ultralamina 45 and a north face 55 and a 3/4 length under quilt and pad for my hammock.
    Also a nice down jacket. What if I left in march and used all of this? What if I...
  10. Thanks guys! This helped me get looking a little...

    Thanks guys! This helped me get looking a little better. I decided on icebreaker brand base layer. Got lightweight Merino wool bottoms for 36 and shirt for 27. Big Christmas sale today at sierra...
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    books/preparation

    What were the most helpful or interesting books you found prior to your thru hike?
    Every day all I can think about is the trail and anticipate it with every second of my life.
    What things can I do...
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    Christmas sale!

    Sierratradingpost.com has 35 percent off 100 dollars or more. Great place for some clothes and stuff.
    Already have good discounts on top of that so check it out!
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    I'm hiking because it is three only thing I've...

    I'm hiking because it is three only thing I've thought of for the past 2 years.
    I know I have to.
    The thought of just being out there makes me tear up with joy.
    I need to complete something...
  14. clothes recommendation.specifically baselayers

    So I'm getting all ready for my thru and clothes are last struggle.
    I Am a very lightweight hiker. But not the most in clothing.
    So any recommendations are welcome, but tentatively I'm thinking:...
  15. The chances of both you--and the guitar--making...

    The chances of both you--and the guitar--making it all the way to Katahdin are pretty slim. A guitar causes you to carry quite a bit of bulk and weight--for an item which serves no practical...
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    i prefer the idea of a tent, however i use a...

    i prefer the idea of a tent, however i use a tarp...because my sleep system is a 45 degree bag and a thermal bivy in case i get cold. so, i cant really leave behind my bivy. and my tarp is a sea to...
  17. as for the samsung w300, looks really nice, but...

    as for the samsung w300, looks really nice, but does it have a screwy thingy to mount it to a stick pic or tripod or something?
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    with options as cheap and light as gravity works,...

    with options as cheap and light as gravity works, steripen, sawyer squeeze, and just bleach, its silly not to. just be extra careful. no one wants to ahve to leave the trail for something stupid like...
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    its funny how serious he is

    its funny how serious he is
  20. Thread: Shoes?

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    sounds weird im sure, but im only taking merrel...

    sounds weird im sure, but im only taking merrel trail gloves and chacos with toe socks. on every section hike ive been on ive hiked in chacos. everyone else would get blisters,but not me.ha
  21. i recommend you just go out there and meet the...

    i recommend you just go out there and meet the people there with you. youve got nothing to worry about if your worried about loneliness, especially considering your departure date. plenty of people...
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    Ben Cape nobo soon as the money is all saved...

    Ben Cape
    nobo
    soon as the money is all saved up.
    probably start at the end of april.
    no approach for me. might even start north of gatlinburg.
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