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    The PCT method described on JERMM's link is the...

    The PCT method described on JERMM's link is the easiest, lightest, and safest bear-baging method I know of.
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    Don't rush through the first few miles past...

    Don't rush through the first few miles past Springer. Three Forks and Long Creek Falls are beautiful spots.
  3. Thread: Insulated Kilt

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    I'm not sure what you mean by three layers thick....

    I'm not sure what you mean by three layers thick.

    A "standard" kilt is thick, heavy wool as Marta says. I can tell you from experience it's quite warm - but only from the knees up. Hence the wool...
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    Slick.

    Slick.
  5. Thread: Cowboy Hats

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    I've seen some made of a synthetic felt; they...

    I've seen some made of a synthetic felt; they were fairly light and, best of all, were collapsible. You could squish it all out of shape and it just popped right back.

    This was at an outdoors...
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    According to a number of sites I visited, it...

    According to a number of sites I visited, it varies from state to state whether or not recycling centers will accept them. Punctured, I can't see why they wouldn't.
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    Having a CCF pad is a good idea in case you have...

    Having a CCF pad is a good idea in case you have to go to ground. You can put your tarp up in snake skins so that it's there to unfold if you need it and out of the way for viewing the sky. In order...
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    Best I could find: ...

    Best I could find:

    http://zenstoves.net/Canister.htm#Disposal
  9. Gear hammock with little stuff clipped to the...

    Gear hammock with little stuff clipped to the ridgeline on carabiners.
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    Kirby, how'd you come down with food poisoning?

    Kirby, how'd you come down with food poisoning?
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    Very good of you, thanks so much. It's always...

    Very good of you, thanks so much. It's always nice meeting such generous folks.

    I never shop at Kmart so it didn't even come to mind. I'll check them out today and get back with you.
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    I don't know about others, but my local Walmart...

    I don't know about others, but my local Walmart no longer carries the grease pot. Pitty, as I discovered the awesomeness of the pot before I had a chance to buy one.
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    Are you referring to gear people dump near the...

    Are you referring to gear people dump near the beginning as they realize their packs are too heavy, or actual garbage?
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    Goofed the pic. ...

    Goofed the pic.

    http://www.hammockforums.net/gallery/files/8/6/0/2008_09-16_camping_at_lbl_070_thumb.jpg
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    Are there seams on that tarp? I don't recall. If...

    Are there seams on that tarp? I don't recall. If so, seal them. The weather shield is sil but it's mostly for blocking wind and adding warmth. Of course, that will lead to condensation like in a...
  16. Thread: hammock help .

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    Have you tried using something adjustable like a...

    Have you tried using something adjustable like a ring buckle system? Makes adjustments a lot easier.
  17. The correct link for the Table 2 in the...

    The correct link for the Table 2 in the Thru-Hiker article is now:

    http://thru-hiker.com/articles/PackLightEatRight/snacks.htm#table2

    And the link to Newb's article on greens along the trail...
  18. Thread: hammock help .

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    The amount of sag will depend on the hammock...

    The amount of sag will depend on the hammock used. Hennesseys have a structural ridgeline so the sag is preset. Not so with Clarks, Claytors, Speers, and others. ENO hammocks need a lot of sag,...
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    Just before Long Creek Falls, four or five miles...

    Just before Long Creek Falls, four or five miles from Springer, spring of about 1998. Some folks had recommended we try camping along Noontootla Creek. While we were there we took a walk on the big...
  20. Thread: Class of 2010

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    I was planning on 2010 then it seemed to fall...

    I was planning on 2010 then it seemed to fall through. Things are looking better though. May happen after all.
  21. Thread: Ground sleeper

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    You can sleep on your stomach in a hammock. Chuck...

    You can sleep on your stomach in a hammock. Chuck a few handfuls of dirt in there maybe?
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    Best way to prevent snakebite is to watch your...

    Best way to prevent snakebite is to watch your step and leave the poor creatures alone. Most folks on the trail wear shorts, I believe.

    Long Distance Hiking is a somewhat outdated but still...
  23. Thread: Miss me?

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    I can't even tell you how envious I am. If I ever...

    I can't even tell you how envious I am. If I ever manage to get to Scotland it will be a terribly hard thing getting me on a plane back to the states.

    Congratulations on a wonderful trip.
  24. Thread: Hennessey?

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    I second the recommendation of the Claytor....

    I second the recommendation of the Claytor. However, they are on the heavy side compared to other brands. They make up for that in price and if you've never used a hammock a Claytor then makes a...
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    Very wise. Unfortunately, too many folks don't...

    Very wise. Unfortunately, too many folks don't understand the difference between things that really matter and things that don't.

    Hospitality, intelligent discourse, and critical thinking matter....
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