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    Sorry, meant to say the angled MC10​...

    Sorry, meant to say the angled MC10​...
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    Nice! I have the older single level E05 and see...

    Nice! I have the older single level E05 and see that they've updated it for three output levels. Fenix make great flashlights. I have the angled LD01 for my motorcycle kit as well.
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    I have a Fenix LD01 and a Fenix E05, both single...

    I have a Fenix LD01 and a Fenix E05, both single AAA battery driven. The LD01 has three intensities and the E05 a single. They are a bit more expensive than Walmart models but since I only carry one...
  4. Filadelfia, I hadn't realized till just now that...

    Filadelfia, I hadn't realized till just now that you are the playwright. You have a remarkable talent. I was a bit nervous about bringing my non-hiker wife but she very much enjoyed the perspective...
  5. Well, I saw it tonight with my non-hiker wife -...

    Well, I saw it tonight with my non-hiker wife - it was great! Highly recommended for all hikers and their families, as well as anyone who wants to understand more about the trail. Playwright Brenton...
  6. Thanks, Filadelphia. I sent Melanie my ticket...

    Thanks, Filadelphia. I sent Melanie my ticket order confirmation.
  7. Just bought tickets! Will let you all know how we...

    Just bought tickets! Will let you all know how we like it.

    The $1 to ATC code is only for the first night.
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    Not the AT, but close (PCT) is Cheryl Strayed's...

    Not the AT, but close (PCT) is Cheryl Strayed's "Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail". I'm reading it now and it is very good both in style and content. Different trail but similar...
  9. Thread: Sandles

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    I've put around 350 miles section hiking in my...

    I've put around 350 miles section hiking in my Chacos and love them!
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    Definitely a water snake. Along with garter...

    Definitely a water snake. Along with garter snakes, the most prevalent snake in the US. Nice shot. They make good pets once you calm them down. They can be a mite nippy at first.
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    ++1 Me, too. I'm a hammock hanger and after a...

    ++1 Me, too. I'm a hammock hanger and after a couple of backyard trial nights with my new hiking buddy I realized he just wasn't able to get comfortable with the idea of me hanging over him (along...
  12. Thread: go pee

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    Can't believe I'm the first hammocker to reply,...

    Can't believe I'm the first hammocker to reply, but on a cold rainy night a HH bottom opening hammock... pee AND stay warm & dry!
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    Tapatalk Forum Software

    Is anyone using Tapatalk (http://tapatalk.com/) forum software? It's a middleware meant for mobile platforms - iPad, iPhone, Blackberry, Android, etc. to access your favorite forums. I just started...
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    I went through the same evolution from boots to...

    I went through the same evolution from boots to trail runners to sandals (Chacos). I'm 56 and a section hiker, and have 300+ AT miles in my sandals. I had the same feelings about ankle support that...
  15. Thread: eBooks?

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    Some other titles on general backpacking / hiking...

    Some other titles on general backpacking / hiking / survival that can be found in e-form:

    98.6 Degrees: The Art of Keeping Your Ass Alive by Cody Lundin
    A Field Guide to Animal Tracks by Olaus...
  16. Thread: eBooks?

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    Duplicate post - delete Is there no way to...

    Duplicate post - delete

    Is there no way to delete a post, only edit?
  17. Thread: eBooks?

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    Two that I've found in e-form are: AWOL On The...

    Two that I've found in e-form are:
    AWOL On The Appalachian Trail by David Miller
    A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson

    You can convert between the...
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    She was a beautiful dog, Seeker. All of us that...

    She was a beautiful dog, Seeker. All of us that love animals and share lives with them feel your loss. I'm sure her 13-1/2 years were all the better for being with you.
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    Good trivia! I had to Google it because my guess...

    Good trivia! I had to Google it because my guess was falling. The real answer is surprising. Thanks for the fun question.
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    Camera

    I currently use a Canon A1000IS which weighs 7.85 oz all in - camera, strap, 2 AA lithium batteries, padded case, Aloksak ziplock bag. Previously I had a Canon Elph which weighed just a little less. ...
  21. Thread: Flashlight

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    By the way, the eGear PICO LED Zipper Lite is a...

    By the way, the eGear PICO LED Zipper Lite is a nice little light comparable to the Photon Freedom. REI had a sale on them yesterday for less than $5...
  22. Thread: Flashlight

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    Flashlight

    I'm with RJ. For section hiking I primarily use my Princeton Tec EOS headlamp (3.5 oz w lithiums) and a Photon Freedom for backup (.25 oz). My son has the Energizer and it has served him well at a...
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    Light Weight MP3 Player

    I'll jump in here with my experiences in mp3 players for backpacking. My preference is for players that use standard AA or AAA format batteries. I have several proprietary battery players but don't...
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    Just started the epilogue tonight. A thoroughly...

    Just started the epilogue tonight. A thoroughly enjoyable read.
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    Sad to say, it looks true: Daniel Lee Farahan...

    Sad to say, it looks true:

    Daniel Lee Farahan
    3/7/1982 - 12/2/2010

    Daniel Farahan's funeral services will be held Sunday, December 5th at Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary, 11411 N. Michigan Road,...
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