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    I also stink BAD in synthetics but I am...

    I also stink BAD in synthetics but I am disappointed with the wear and tear on the 100% merino stuff. I am only 250+ miles in on my thru hike and every 100% merino thing I have ( pants, L shirt, and...
  2. This, I would only add that it carries better...

    This, I would only add that it carries better upside down.


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    Wow, THIS is well put. Nice work HB. Sent from...

    Wow, THIS is well put. Nice work HB.

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    Tipi, that was one example off of a very, very...

    Tipi, that was one example off of a very, very long list and even YOU admitted in the same post the it was so critical you may have to amend it..........

    Like I said in the begging, I have no...
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    It's not just that comment in this thread that...

    It's not just that comment in this thread that has me a little heated. I understand you are allowed your point of view and I respect that, but to trash every style but your own puts you as the court...
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    I used to enjoy your posts until I realized, just...

    I used to enjoy your posts until I realized, just now, that you are the one "holding court" and preaching your way as the only way.

    BTW I am an attempting class of 2016 AT Thruhiker and I read it...
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    It's more about the respect of the rules than the...

    It's more about the respect of the rules than the ability to be "independent" for me. I'm not judging anyone for their method of hiking, just stating mine. HYOH YMMV


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    I guess this is a winter bag. My comparable...

    I guess this is a winter bag.

    My comparable items I'm using right now my total weight with food and water is 31 lbs. My base weight would be roughly 12lbs.

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    I'm on the trail now and I ditched my cut up...

    I'm on the trail now and I ditched my cut up bottle for a quart zip lock bag. It's ez to stuff anywhere in reach and it's lightweight. I can't claim the idea a hiker gave me the idea.

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    Yeah you nailed me on that one. I am using a...

    Yeah you nailed me on that one. I am using a 3/4th setup and half a pad right now also. It made since to me also because of some shelter camping on this thru attempt.



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    That's a fantastic idea!! Let's open this thread...

    That's a fantastic idea!! Let's open this thread up and share YOUR "leaving the workplace" moments for the great risks of your life!



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    Dbright, you probably will catch up. I'll be the...

    Dbright, you probably will catch up. I'll be the fat, long haired, long bearded, old man (they call me gray bush at work) thats weasing when you breeze by.


    I wanted to reply to everyone else but...
  13. Poll: Yes, this is the spirit of this thread in a...

    Yes, this is the spirit of this thread in a nutshell!



    I tried pads in different combinations for so long and could never get it right for me. That doesn't mean that someone else didn't find a...
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    Whats a normal hiking breakfast for you?

    Carnation instant breakfast and powdered milk when packing up then granola cereal with milk when walking out. snacks until lunch when I actually cook.
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    Is it too last minute?

    all you really need to have gear wise is clothing for warmth and a good shelter in case of storms. the weather is the only true threat, you can learn the rest on the way. too much water on the trail,...
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    Leaving my job today!!

    YES! It is getting close. I have 1 1/2 hours before I leave my work place for good! I then make my way to Atlanta GA to pick up my dad from the airport the 21st so he can drive me to the trail and...
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    http://blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/headlamps-a...

    http://blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/headlamps-and-lanterns/revolt-headlamp-2015-BD620613BRGNALL1.html

    I am a revolt guy. I like the capability of the USB charge or the 3 tripple A's. One con...
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    exofficio and body glide work for me, like TS...

    exofficio and body glide work for me, like TS stated earlier, compression shorts got me as well over time.
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    The majority of the time I filter my water but...

    The majority of the time I filter my water but then again I grew up a city boy on tap water. Maybe its more psychological than not but it works for me, if nothing else it gets me to not doubt the...
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    ahhh, yeah looks like both the ignore options are...

    ahhh, yeah looks like both the ignore options are for donating members.

    I wouldn't mind donating if it was a one time fee or longer than a year. I cant stand reoccurring fees (hell, ive paid my...
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    Wow guys, this is really good info thanks!!

    Wow guys, this is really good info thanks!!
  22. Poll: While I havent used a claytor hammock, I have...

    While I havent used a claytor hammock, I have used HH, WBBB, ENO, and now I am on DH (dreamhammocks.com) I have used pads in all of them without success (even my DH's have double floors for this...
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    ignoring threads or sub forums, possible?

    Hey guys n gals. I am looking for a way to ignore certain threads or even entire sub forums. I.E. as much as I love talking to females, I think that sub-forum should be all their own. The problem...
  24. Poll: I created a poll for the shy for more accurate...

    I created a poll for the shy for more accurate numbers. It is anonymous so feel free to select without judging eyes.
  25. Poll: How many of you have tried a UQ and gone back to Pads?

    I made an off the cuff statement in another thread listed below:

    UQ's work for me. I don't hate on the pad users but I would doubt that they have ever tried a UQ and gone BACK to trying pads.
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