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    Spring and fall I like to use convertible mitts,...

    Spring and fall I like to use convertible mitts, midweight fleece, windblocker if available. As long as it is not too cold that my hands freeze when wet, that is sufficient. They'll dry fast in...
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    In the warmest weather on the AT I have something...

    In the warmest weather on the AT I have something similar to what you have as your base pants and 1/4" zip Merino shirt plus a puffy vest. Shirt and pants are lightweight fleece. I would have a...
  3. Thread: Can Opener

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    The P51 is a little bigger. Can you work the one...

    The P51 is a little bigger. Can you work the one on a swiss army knife? That's what I learned on. Half of the effort is patience. Then not burying the cutter into the can while keeping on your...
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    I saw the last one in TN, it was short but...

    I saw the last one in TN, it was short but spectacular! Going again hoping it's not cloudy. Leaving early and camping (campground). The traffic was unreal last time. I don't recommend trying to...
  5. Gym shorts are another option I have used a pair...

    Gym shorts are another option I have used a pair of those before and a lot of my hiking shirts are gym attire. Also cheap and off the clearance rack if I can find them there!
  6. Thread: Can Opener

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    P38 works fine if you want to bring one. I have...

    P38 works fine if you want to bring one. I have one that I used to stash in my med kit. I'm not sure if I still keep it there. However, many canned goods come with pull tabs now. Alternatively,...
  7. Shorts without briefs is really what is meant...

    Shorts without briefs is really what is meant there. Just don't mansplay even if you've got the room.

    Some of my hiking shorts have been $5 clearance rack swim trunks from Walmart with the mesh...
  8. Heard one singing...

    Heard one singing a time or two:p.
  9. Yes, no, and maybe. Yes food is just sitting...

    Yes, no, and maybe. Yes food is just sitting there for the duration in the pack. I see that is in the title but I wouldn't see a need for food insulation constantly. A cozy is very beneficial for...
  10. Spending $40 on a pair of boxers that need to...

    Spending $40 on a pair of boxers that need to have a drawstring sewn into them doesn't make much sense. Maybe a three pack for $40 but I still wouldn't bother if I had to sew them because they are...
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    We're not going to run threads or keep posts up...

    We're not going to run threads or keep posts up regarding this guy. He is no longer a member here.
  12. Thread: Wise Shelter

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    While it is not exactly clear that it is official...

    While it is not exactly clear that it is official policy, please do not continue to suggest ways to "get around it" that are really just breaking the rules. Of course you can camp outside the...
  13. If you can edit the first post you should be able...

    If you can edit the first post you should be able to edit the title. I've never had a user report otherwise that I can recall. Over time, I think sometimes where the thread title box was located...
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    Ok thanks for answering. So I've used a flat...

    Ok thanks for answering. So I've used a flat tarp pretty extensively in various combinations plus I often light fires. If it's raining out lightly or the wood is wet I can keep the fire going. The...
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    I use a tarp but I wouldn't recommend doing what...

    I use a tarp but I wouldn't recommend doing what you are suggesting. Just carry a stove, there are various light weight options out there to pick from. With a stove, I'd suggest being super careful...
  16. If one is careful as you mentioned to keep the...

    If one is careful as you mentioned to keep the water bottle ziplocked this works too. I personally keep a jacket or vest handy at the top of my pack for breaks. A drawback might be a person's...
  17. I've used it many times and it is absolutely...

    I've used it many times and it is absolutely doable. Weak point is the potential to have the tube freeze, even insulated. So blow air back. If you freeze the tube, you can CAREFULLY warm it inside...
  18. I have a pouch/envelope I made out of a closed...

    I have a pouch/envelope I made out of a closed cell foam sleeping pad, like this one. The pouch is used for a 2-3 liter hydration bladder. I used the same material to construct an insulating layer...
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    The classic traveler money belt that you wear...

    The classic traveler money belt that you wear under your clothes would get really nasty being up against your body all the time. There are some nylon actual belts with inside pockets that look like...
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    You end up carrying canned goods, which is mostly...

    You end up carrying canned goods, which is mostly a con. I do have few items that I occasionally may bring in cans to be eaten relatively quickly, dolmades and sliced black olives come to mind.
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    I think you were fine using it that way, I was...

    I think you were fine using it that way, I was just clarifying some. I have had some surprise fruits growing on what I was expecting to be butternut squash and zucchini. Squash hybridize pretty...
  22. Thread: Pumpkin Soup

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    I think the word pumpkin is used more broadly...

    I think the word pumpkin is used more broadly outside the US. In the US, we also use the terms "squash" as well as "gourds" and more narrowly refer to pumpkins as the mostly orange kind that you can...
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    I wouldn't bother with one for an overnight...

    I wouldn't bother with one for an overnight backpack myself, I just make sure I will be comfortable based on a good review of the weather conditions. This includes paying attention to where the...
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    I am going to provide you with some instructions Matt_C. Under the Odds & Ends tab above is a link to the site User Agreement. Or you can follow the link in my signature. Please read it over...
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    I'm not even sure you understand the words you...

    I'm not even sure you understand the words you are writing. You said using mylar bags would not require a bear cannister because the animals can't smell the food. I isolated your statement in the...
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