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    I just purchased a pair of Salomon XA Enduros...

    I just purchased a pair of Salomon XA Enduros which are arriving tomorrow, they are basically the XA Pro with an integrated gaiter, I'll post back after trying them out this weekend.
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    Don't know if this counts but I once found a pack...

    Don't know if this counts but I once found a pack of about 20 people yelling "Pudding! Pudding! Watch your pudding!" and by found I mean they woke me from my sleep at four in the morning. It wasn't...
  3. Thread: Music to hike bye

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    Some good tunes from this article: ...

    Some good tunes from this article:

    https://thetrek.co/appalachian-trail/thru-hikers-mix-tape-songs-wanderlust/
  4. I agree but when 8/10 customers see the word dry...

    I agree but when 8/10 customers see the word dry bag they believe it will keep their cell phones dry for whatever purpose necessary, which is why the sales associate is there to tell them what you...
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    Good to hear! I'll be taking some shakedown trips...

    Good to hear! I'll be taking some shakedown trips to get everything situated, not expecting my contacts to be much of an issue.
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    Thanks Sprout, all good advice, on the...

    Thanks Sprout, all good advice, on the backpacking trips I've taken I usually opt for long sleeves and pants for the reasons you listed. I'll have my liner sent once the temps warm up and my bag can...
  7. From my time in outdoor retail I believe Sea to...

    From my time in outdoor retail I believe Sea to Summit recommends double bagging if your ultra sil dry bag will be submerged or exposed to wet conditions for long periods of time. Definitely a little...
  8. Thread: sleeping pad ?

    by KTX
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    I just picked up a Klymit X Frame off of gear...

    I just picked up a Klymit X Frame off of gear trade. Not your typical sleeping pad, but it was a good price and is super light weight (9oz). I have a Big Agnes Q Core which is super comfy but heavy...
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    No Trail Name Yet NOBO Late April Approach...

    No Trail Name Yet
    NOBO
    Late April
    Approach Trail - Probably not

    My thru may change to a section hike depending on time restrictions. Hoping to at least hit Harpers Ferry.
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    That's about the timeframe I am looking at to...

    That's about the timeframe I am looking at to head out, planning a thru but might only have time to hit the halfway point and pick it up again later on in life.
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    Never enjoyed Gander Mountain, terrible customer...

    Never enjoyed Gander Mountain, terrible customer service and management, from store managers up to corporate. Worked there for 2 months before taking my leave.
  12. Thread: Zero shoes

    by KTX
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    Funny you should post this! I should actually...

    Funny you should post this! I should actually have a pair of these on my doorstep when I get home. Planning to use as my camp shoes, I have tried them on before and am use to minimalist footwear,...
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    Good advice ScareBear, I will probably forego the...

    Good advice ScareBear, I will probably forego the liner, just not sure what to expect temp wise yet in April, though I agree it is doubtful I would need it. I will probably have it sent in the warmer...
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    Definitely overlooked that aspect haha, duly...

    Definitely overlooked that aspect haha, duly noted.
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    That is something I've been considering. I was...

    That is something I've been considering. I was planning on using the extended wear contacts that you can sleep in for multiple days. When I need to swap them out I'll do it in town where I can wash...
  16. Thread: EMS closing down?

    by KTX
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    Previously worked for said company in Austin, ie...

    Previously worked for said company in Austin, ie Backwoods. Very sad to see the incompetence and mismanagement of the Corporate office (CEO/Buyers) destroy the company, boy do I have stories. They...
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    Another one of Those, Gear Check Please!

    Hey y'all, I would be greatly obliged to hear y'all's thoughts on my gear/weight! Wanting to make sure I am not overlooking anything or if I can cut weight anywhere. I am by no means ultralight,...
  18. A pair of real shoes for my friend so he didn't...

    A pair of real shoes for my friend so he didn't have to backpack with a broken toe due to his Five Fingers and so I wouldn't have had to listen to his complaining. :D
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    I'm new to this forum, mostly I just read and...

    I'm new to this forum, mostly I just read and don't see much of a reason to post. But whenever I read these "Gear Talks" I feel like pounding my head against a wall due to the redundancy etc.

    Now...
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    "I got two goals in life. Be as hot as the sand...

    "I got two goals in life. Be as hot as the sand and as big as the ocean."
    -Dom Mazzeti
    -Bro Science
  21. Kuhl, pricey but some of the best stuff around.

    Kuhl, pricey but some of the best stuff around.
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    If you can, pick up a second job at an outdoor...

    If you can, pick up a second job at an outdoor retailer, especially during Christmas season, easy time to get hired.

    Some of the perks, hanging out with other people who love the outdoors...
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    Trail name: TBD Direction: NOBO Start date:...

    Trail name: TBD
    Direction: NOBO
    Start date: Sometime in March
    Approach trail: Haven't thought about it yet.

    Just in the initial planning stages.
    Had plans on going into the military out of...
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