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  1. Thread: La Sportiva

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    Since Saucony has decided to de-fang the Xodus,...

    Since Saucony has decided to de-fang the Xodus, I'm going to try switching to Ultra Raptors. That toe cap is just what I need. I'm concerned that the tread isn't going to be tough enough for the...
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    North Idaho (never northern Idaho) is incredibly...

    North Idaho (never northern Idaho) is incredibly ugly and you shouldn't hike there. You definitely shouldn't explore the Selkirks. There is absolutely nothing scenic of note and you should just limit...
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    I was really impressed with the wide variety of...

    I was really impressed with the wide variety of food and gear they had given where they are. Plus, prior to being in Twin Lakes, they had lived in Coeur d'Alene for a stretch, so you know they have...
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    I will second this. Even for a fast hiker used to...

    I will second this. Even for a fast hiker used to big days, there are going to be some brutally hot stretches. The Oracle to Superior segment will be baking.
  5. I'll probably be switching to these next. I'm...

    I'll probably be switching to these next. I'm currently using the Saucony Outlaw, but they've been discontinued.
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    Saucony Peregrine

    Has anyone tried the Saucony Peregrine? If so, which version and what's the verdict?

    I've been using the Outlaw, which I like, but Saucony discontinued it. The Peregrine is supposedly built on...
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    I got similar blisters when I used green...

    I got similar blisters when I used green Superfeet insoles in my Inov-8 Roclites. I discovered it was because the Superfeet were taller than the factory insoles and made my feet rub against the back...
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    I bought some BD z-poles last January and did the...

    I bought some BD z-poles last January and did the AZT and half of the CT with them (about 1,000 miles). They held up fine. I'm 6'2" and 165 hiking weight.

    I was doing an overnight hike a few...
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    It took me about 15 minutes to get a ride from...

    It took me about 15 minutes to get a ride from Tennessee Pass into Leadville early on a rainy Sunday morning with very little traffic, and they were more than happy to drive me right to the hostel...
  10. Superior to Roosevelt is very scenic (although it...

    Superior to Roosevelt is very scenic (although it has the roughest trail of the whole AZT), and Roosevelt to Pine is also excellent. Once you get north of Pine, the quality in scenery drops a little...
  11. Same here. We didn't need it and were only...

    Same here. We didn't need it and were only looking to get an idea of how many miles we had left, but never saw it.
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    Super glue. There was something about the...

    Super glue. There was something about the material of my Roclites that I could tell was going to be a problem with the adhesive that comes on the velcro patches, so I used a generous amount of basic...
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    I used Black Diamond fixed-length Z poles on the...

    I used Black Diamond fixed-length Z poles on the Arizona Trail, and I'm a fan. When bushwhacking and trying to find the trail in the Mazatzals, my feet went out from under me and I went down. I...
  14. Thread: CT Footwear

    by AndrewAZ
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    I've tried the popular trail runners by the big...

    I've tried the popular trail runners by the big names and disliked them all. The footbed just feels awful (although I have the same problem with their regular running shoes, too). I had good luck...
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    I was a little surprised that it wasn't noted in...

    I was a little surprised that it wasn't noted in the data book. A compound full of yapping/barking/howling huskies seems worth mentioning.
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    A Thermarest NeoAir Xlite large that I cut down...

    A Thermarest NeoAir Xlite large that I cut down by approximately half. I like the width of the large, but even for a tall guy, the length was just absurd.
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    I bought the lightest Stoic Bliss long sleeve...

    I bought the lightest Stoic Bliss long sleeve (the 150?), and I love it. It has survived 1000+ miles of hiking this year and is still in great shape. Even with all the thorny stuff in Arizona, it has...
  18. Old thread, but I recently discovered the Kuhl...

    Old thread, but I recently discovered the Kuhl Renegade shorts and was blown away. They might be a little long given your original preferences, although they make a few different lines with varying...
  19. Thread: Insoles?

    by AndrewAZ
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    I think I'm going to work on a plan like that. I...

    I think I'm going to work on a plan like that. I used green Superfeet while hiking the Arizona Trail in Inov-8 Roclite 330s. Never again! I had blisters the entire time because the insoles lifted my...
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    Pit stops along the CT

    How common are pit toilets and other facilities along the trail? The databook is silent on this issue. I'll have my trowel and TP, but I'd like to have an idea of how much use they'll see.

    While...
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    Thank you for the pictures and info. I was...

    Thank you for the pictures and info. I was pondering an all-Dynema Kalais, so this is perfect.
  22. You're right; sorry. My base weight is currently...

    You're right; sorry. My base weight is currently 16 pounds, and I'm working to cut it to 13-14. I use a Tarptent, so I don't have the volume/weight savings from using a tarp/bivy setup. Volume was...
  23. Looking for something to replace a Vapor Trail

    I used a GG Vapor Trail to do the Arizona Trail this year, and using it was an experience I don't care to repeat on another trail. Between a 16-pound base weight, food carries of up to 5 days, and 4L...
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    Time for a new (and lighter) sleep system

    I finished the Arizona Trail about a week ago, and I'm planning to embark on the Colorado Trail in July. First, though, my sleep system needs a little work. I carried a Sierra Designs Nitro 30 (long)...
  25. Thread: Start Dates.

    by AndrewAZ
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    The plan is very tentative right now, but I'm...

    The plan is very tentative right now, but I'm aiming for a July 7 or 8 start date. I just finished the AZT and have to upgrade my gear and do all the usual trail planning by then. Hopefully ~2 months...
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