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  1. Slept with our food in our tent using Opsak odor...

    Slept with our food in our tent using Opsak odor proof bags. With just black bears in CO and an abundance of hikers creating noise to scare bears away, this method worked for us. Saved 2 lbs. of...
  2. How to pitch a tent (specifically the NEMO Dagger 3P)

    After using the Nemo Dagger 3P a handful of times I have yet been able to successfully pitch it correctly to deter water from accumulating on the rain fly. Does anyone have any tips on how to pitch a...
  3. Poll: I am 5' 9" and my wife is 5' 5"

    I am 5' 9" and my wife is 5' 5"
  4. Poll: Balance Weight & Volume: Big Agnes Fly Creek UL3 vs. Big Agnes Seedhouse SL3

    I'm looking for a lightweight 3-man tent for my wife and I + gear and maybe a dog/small child some day.

    We would like a single front entrance tent, lightweight yet has ample space inside...
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    Great! Thank you for all of your helpful advice....

    Great! Thank you for all of your helpful advice.

    One other question I have, in your opinion, how many nights could a hiker expect to do the TCT in? 3 or 4? I have thru-hiked the AT and my wife and...
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    Official Start of the Teton Crest Trail

    Hello! I am planning to hike the Teton Crest Trail (TCT) next summer. I have found a few resources online that have a few different starting points. If I was going to "thru" hike the TCT from south...
  7. Thanks ekeverette! *This tent will be used...

    Thanks ekeverette!

    *This tent will be used primarily with myself and my girlfriend. Occasionally by myself.
  8. Big Agnes > mont-bell > Tarptent? Ultralight 2-person tent.

    I threw together a comprehensive xcel spreadsheet of 17 different ultralight 2-person tents and have narrowed the choice down to 3:

    1) Big Agnes UL2 - 39 oz (2.44 lbs)
    2) mont-bell Crescent 2 -...
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    Oh and I also forgot my Crocs (12.4oz) Total...

    Oh and I also forgot my Crocs (12.4oz)

    Total Base Weight (oz) 307.2
    Total Base Weight (lbs) 19.20 $1,292.30
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    *I forgot my headlamp and the wallet. With the...

    *I forgot my headlamp and the wallet. With the Petzl E97 PM Tikka Plus 2 and the ExOfficio wallet + ID the new total is:

    Total Base Weight (oz) 294.8
    Total Base Weight (lbs) 18.43 ...
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    GEAR LIST - May 16th NOBO Thru Hike

    5' 8" 145lb male NOBO leaving May 16th
    I am traveling with my roommate, Jake, who will be carrying the tent (Tarptent 2 Squall)

    We're planning to do about 6-7 mail drops.

    With our late...
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    Ultralight, minimal shoe inserts

    Anyone know of any? I'm sportin' the Inov-8 X-Talon 212s and have heard that getting insoles with more cushioning can greatly reduce stress on the joints.
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    Rough estimate on articles of clothing used

    As you saw in the title 'Rough estimate'

    I know everyone uses different gear but about how many pairs of socks, t-shirts, shorts/pants and base layer/long underwear did you go through?
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    Doubtful. Geoffrey Mutai is only 30 years old. He...

    Doubtful. Geoffrey Mutai is only 30 years old. He still has a few good years in him yet. Haile Gebrselassie was 35 when he ran his 2:03:59 Berlin Marathon.
  15. Thread: Gourmet?

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    Just went to Target and found foil packets of...

    Just went to Target and found foil packets of salmon for $0.99. Walmart also sells foil packets of tuna and salmon for under a buck.
  16. Lightweight wicking t-shirt brands & recommendations

    Any recommendations for merino wool or a comparable patagonia capilene 2 t-shirt? Short sleeve, day hiking shirt.

    I know almost every outdoor company under the sun sells a wicking t-shirt but I...
  17. Inov-8 X-talon 212...

    Inov-8 X-talon 212s are my choice.
  18. Thread: Gourmet?

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    I'm somewhat of a 'foodie' so eating gourmet or...

    I'm somewhat of a 'foodie' so eating gourmet or exotic meals on the trail is pretty important for me.

    Upon reading your post you have made it quite simple to "eat gourmet."

    Any other...
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    Just received the Mountain Hardwear Canyon Short...

    Just received the Mountain Hardwear Canyon Short (7" inseam) and I love them. They are (in my opinion) the perfect hiking short. Shorter inseam (they do offer a 9" as well), mesh drain pockets, back...
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    I'd recommend the 30 degree bag with a Sea to...

    I'd recommend the 30 degree bag with a Sea to Summit Silk Liner
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    Will the contents of my bag stay dry?

    Will the Sea to Summit SN240 Pack Cover paired with the Outdoor Research silnylon Ultralight Ditty Sacks set of 3 keep the contents of my pack dry?

    I'll be using the GoLite Jam 2 pack.

    I've...
  22. I'm already getting hungry reading all of your...

    I'm already getting hungry reading all of your insightful help about drops and inexpensive towns... I can only hope to not eat away all of my finances before the trip is over.
  23. Most expensive towns? Best locations for mail drops?

    I've been diligently searching and could not find any info on where the most expensive towns are. Is there a link to a thread or article somewhere?

    Also, I don't intend to rely on mail drops but I...
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    How about these shorts?

    How about hiking in the Jubilees?

    http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZDiVGZiiOu0/TNrHyx_HczI/AAAAAAAAAcw/SrNyLLE0C4A/s400/PB090025.JPG
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    6" 7" or 8" Inseam Nylon Hiking Shorts?

    Hey guys, I've been doing a lot of research for some simple nylon cargo hiking shorts. Nothing too elaborate, the main thing I want is a shorter inseam (6-8 inches) and side pockets for hands. Cargo...
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