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    I use Darn Tough Quarter Cushion. I believe its...

    I use Darn Tough Quarter Cushion. I believe its their lightest/coolest sock (correct me if im wrong). I find them comfortable 90% of the time but just slightly on the warm side if its real hot and...
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    This has got to be a troll... Your goal is...

    This has got to be a troll... Your goal is housing assistance?Seriously? Spend your 3500 on a roof and a haircut. Get a job and take care of your cancer... Hopefully, in time youll be a healthy tax...
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    Ive used everything from cheap walmart poles to...

    Ive used everything from cheap walmart poles to black diamonds. Im rly loving my BD trail ergo corks. Cork is a must in my opinion as is flick-lock vs twist. Other than that, a stick is a stick. I...
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    Just wanted to add that 4 mh meals a day also...

    Just wanted to add that 4 mh meals a day also equals lots of fuel and lots of time cooking, boiling water etc. In addition to the weight and space issues.

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    Ive used a variety of canister stoves over the...

    Ive used a variety of canister stoves over the years, then finally bought a jetboil flash, then made an alc stove which i havent used on a real trip yet.

    Ill never get rid of the jetboil. Its...
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    This is why i love Ospreys stow-n-go trekking...

    This is why i love Ospreys stow-n-go trekking pole loops. When i started using poles i quickly realized theres alot you cant do conveniently. Photography, eating, drinking, urinating etc. When i...
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    Yep, i cant speak for iphones but ive used samsung gs3 and now gs6 active this way and it lasts a couple days. I put it in airplane mode, auto-brightness, gps on, everything else off.

    Backcountry...
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    You dot need a boil for most meals. Just hot...

    You dot need a boil for most meals. Just hot simmering water. And consider using something already carried as a cozy. I use my beanie most of the time, or a bandana, extra shirt, whatever.

    Sent...
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    Congratulations! I have a Notch on the way...

    Congratulations! I have a Notch on the way myself. Cant wait!

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    I never understood using aquamira over a Sawyer...

    I never understood using aquamira over a Sawyer filter for 3-season. The Sawyer is so cheap, light, fast, versatile, convenient and available everywhere. No waiting for purification, and it filters...
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    I used to wear boots on every trip, now i...

    I used to wear boots on every trip, now i primarily wear trail runners and couldnt be happier. I tried various shoes and was pretty frustrated because Salomon and La Sportiva make so many shoes that...
  12. Another vote for the Sawyer Squeeze over the...

    Another vote for the Sawyer Squeeze over the mini. I also added an insulated coffee mug (3.5oz) instead of using my pot for everything. I like to have oatmeal and coffee simultaneously in the morning...
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    I just make instant coffee. Starbucks Via are the...

    I just make instant coffee. Starbucks Via are the closest thing to real coffee ive found and are good enough for me. Though i have seen some interesting press kits that my be nice for more casual...
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    I ususally carry a byte headlamp and a maglite...

    I ususally carry a byte headlamp and a maglite solitaire as a backup. Both are tiny bright and durable.

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    Hey folks new guy here. I just picked up a GSI...

    Hey folks new guy here. I just picked up a GSI Infinity. 3.5 oz for a 17oz insulated mug solely for coffee. Like many of you i put coffee in the survival category so its well worth it to me. And it...
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