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    I too have noticed decreased activity here. I...

    I too have noticed decreased activity here. I wonder if people have altered their recreational interest. Are folks sticking to more local hikes and not traveling as far? Will there be fewer thru...
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    I have a homemade Warbonnet Blackbird clone and...

    I have a homemade Warbonnet Blackbird clone and tarp to offer. If interested let me know I can get some photos.
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    Yup, closed. Check out minus33. I haven't tried...

    Yup, closed. Check out minus33. I haven't tried their stuff yet but will as soon as my Ibex stuff wears out.
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    When I hiked the LT I encountered four instances...

    When I hiked the LT I encountered four instances of trail magic at separate locations. A bag of apples, a cooler of beer (person made a U-turn to hand 'em out), a cooler of sodas and the best of all...
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    Both are fun if you like geology. It really...

    Both are fun if you like geology. It really displays the power of water and time. The River Gorge is pretty dependent on amount of rainfall too little and its not as dramatic and too much areas are...
  6. Thread: Dog backpack

    by VT-Mike
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    How's $45 plus shipping? We used it just one...

    How's $45 plus shipping?
    We used it just one year maybe a dozen hikes. It's in good condition, just lightly stained on the underside from mud. I tried to load some photos but it didn't work.
  7. Thread: Dog backpack

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    I have a medium size (27-32 inches at the widest...

    I have a medium size (27-32 inches at the widest part of the chest) Ruffwear Approach pack I would be willing to part with.
    Would it fit your Shepherd?
    ...
  8. Yep, it will drop you off at the Hanover Inn at...

    Yep, it will drop you off at the Hanover Inn at the Hanover green.
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    Whats worked best for me is pricing at what I...

    Whats worked best for me is pricing at what I would pay for said item from someone else.
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    I can offer a Tarptent Sublite Sil. I will send...

    I can offer a Tarptent Sublite Sil.
    I will send pictures if you are interested.
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    I was working on my NH 48 on Wednesday, did...

    I was working on my NH 48 on Wednesday, did Zealand Rd to Zealand and West Bond and back. I hit Zealand hut at about 3pm. Wonder if we crossed paths?
    The black flies might be past peak but the...
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    I went through this process two winters ago. Had...

    I went through this process two winters ago. Had the bags you list plus a few others on my list. I ended up going with a Big Agnes Pomer Hoit. Been out from 20 to -5 F with various layers worn and...
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    I have a pair of Vasque Snowblime for cold and...

    I have a pair of Vasque Snowblime for cold and Merrell Polarand 8 for colder. Both are good and all winter traction compatible. I like the Merrells better for fit and traction but it needs to be...
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    I made my own tent with kit from Quest...

    I made my own tent with kit from Quest Outfitters. I posted here years ago. It's not perfect but I have happily spent many nights in it. Plus it was a fun project while it was too sloppy to be on...
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    There's a tenting area about 1.2 miles south of...

    There's a tenting area about 1.2 miles south of Bulter Lodge on the LT. Camp ground in Underhill State Park. I would try to avoid the ridgeline as much of the area is fragile alpine zone. A lot of...
  16. Yes, just like the newest flourishing national...

    Yes, just like the newest flourishing national park in Russia! Chernobyl!! The place has been reclaimed by lots of wildlife. They might be a wee bit hot, radioactive but abundant. Sure some other...
  17. Thread: FS: Gear

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    Like new condition, any other details on the...

    Like new condition, any other details on the cookset? Any damage, dings or dents? Pictures would are worth a 1000 words.
    Thanks!
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    The parking lot across from the Inn is rather...

    The parking lot across from the Inn is rather large. I've seen tents set up there, at peak thru. In a pinch some OK spots near the back edges of the lot.
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    If having a beverage at the Inn gotta have a Long...

    If having a beverage at the Inn gotta have a Long Trail, "Take a hike!". It's brewed just miles down Rt4 in Bridgewater and its namesake is the trail the Inn is on. Well the skiing story at...
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    Yeah, I would expect it to be pretty sloppy. ...

    Yeah, I would expect it to be pretty sloppy. There's still enough snowpack on Killington for them to open the mountain for free skiing yesterday. Add in all the rain we've been getting and I would...
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    Like Ashepabst said bears like food or anything...

    Like Ashepabst said bears like food or anything that smells like food. The few times I have hammocked I've worried about porcupines walking under my hammock. Anyone ever been brushed on the...
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    Mud season trail closure is for the benefit of...

    Mud season trail closure is for the benefit of the trail not the hiker. The tread way in many sections is very fragile during this time of year. These sections can take a lot of effort to maintain...
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    Price Drop FS Black Diamond Mercury 65 Pack

    Gently used, well cared for in very good condition. No damage of any kind, one small pine sap marking and minor discoloration from contact with ground.


    Volume: 65 L (3,967 cu in) Weight: 4 lb 11...
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    Just order a Cold Cold World Chaos pack for...

    Just order a Cold Cold World Chaos pack for winter use. Read good things about and its made right next door in NH! I'll try to remember to follow up post hike with it.

    Capacity........4300 cu....
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    Just ordered up a Cold Cold World Chaos pack. ...

    Just ordered up a Cold Cold World Chaos pack. Read good things about it and its made right next door in NH! It should be here in a couple of days. I will try to remember to follow up post hike...
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