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  1. I have two pairs of Limmer standard boots, around...

    I have two pairs of Limmer standard boots, around 20 years old, both have been resoled and a cobbler has fixed them. I was wearing one pair of these leather boots a few weeks ago for a local 3 hour...
  2. It would be great if it were a wholesome,...

    It would be great if it were a wholesome, friendly gathering without uncalled for behavior. I remember one in a Florida national forest where what came out of their mouths was disgusting--and...
  3. I've used a Navy sea bag as well as dedicated...

    I've used a Navy sea bag as well as dedicated packs. If you want to be economical getting a good used one shouldn't be that hard. Probably get some education from an outfitter on the right size for...
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    I took some miles off the wilderness by getting a...

    I took some miles off the wilderness by getting a ride from Monson to Long Pond Stream, around 17 miles; I hiked back to Monson then next day was driven back to Long Pond Stream to continue by Keith...
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    Section hiking is the most enjoyable in my...

    Section hiking is the most enjoyable in my opinion. You can hit the trail fresh, have some control over weather, and can determine how far you want to do at a time. Maine in sections, NH as one...
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    Lowlands and swampy areas tend to encourage...

    Lowlands and swampy areas tend to encourage annoying pests to proliferate. I've found Vermont in the Champlain Valley to be tough especially in the June and July. The 100 mile wilderness in the...
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    I assume the spider activity proliferates when...

    I assume the spider activity proliferates when the conditions are hot and wet; especially if you had hot dry weather with showers and thunderstorms, it seems the spiders suddenly throw out their web...
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    Current insect activity and annoyances

    A few days ago on a hot day after a heavy shower I was hiking and noticed spider activity became very annoying. I have always found the problem of walking through spider webs to be sudden and...
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    Thanks for the advice. I would definitely second...

    Thanks for the advice. I would definitely second the concerns over "wheat belly" which significant consumption of beer would certainly further.

    The objective should not be to "lose weight" but...
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    Clearly criminal activity should not be tolerated...

    Clearly criminal activity should not be tolerated on the Appalachian Trail, and I hope that those with active warrants should be caught. Years ago Eric Rudolf was being sought and they thought he...
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    Thanks for the recommendations. Weight is the...

    Thanks for the recommendations. Weight is the culprit. Last summer when I had a physical and was under 240 the doctor said I should cut down on carbs but I have been more on a paleo diet with some...
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    Foot pain after day hikes

    This is the first time I've had significant foot pain. For some reason in the last year or so I've gained weight which has appeared to cause the foot issues. Yesterday I did a 6-7 mile hike in a...
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    Tough year for hiking in some sections, but the...

    Tough year for hiking in some sections, but the hikers I have talked to in CT and VT generally have been upbeat. Bugs are a lot worse than usual. I spoke to a South bound hiker who said the 100...
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    Layers are the critical thing as well as dryness,...

    Layers are the critical thing as well as dryness, it's important sometimes to state the obvious. I bought a "Trail Lark" down sleeping bag on ebay a few months ago and am very happy with the 4...
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    Flashlights, do you have a good one to use in the...

    Flashlights, do you have a good one to use in the dark? Lots of technologies here to minimize injuries when in the dark.

    I've done night hikes, say from Rt. 9 near Bennington, VT to Manchester...
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    Suisse Sport sleeping bag

    I posted this on CL, but would offer here if someone in need wants it and will pay the shipping charge only. ...
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    Indian Trail Trees

    https://www.appalachianhistory.net/2017/12/indian-trail-trees.html

    I recall seeing a few trees on hiking trails that were bent, probably intentionally.

    Are there many of these on the AT?
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    Nice enough area for hiking, though the NY parts...

    Nice enough area for hiking, though the NY parts of the AT were the least enjoyable on my hike. As an aside a retired couple from Warwick responded to my log splitting ad last fall, over an hour and...
  19. I work at a big box store for property...

    I work at a big box store for property improvement. It is just starting to dawn on people in many areas that this can get serious with those who are vulnerable. Many already have immunity. The...
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    Off the AT I would adopt a diet friendly to the...

    Off the AT I would adopt a diet friendly to the liver, kidneys, etc.. There are many herbs that help the system be healthier; I would take charge of your health and research causes and remedies of...
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    Hideous, what a terrible nightmare for those...

    Hideous, what a terrible nightmare for those affected.
  22. Latest update has Dixie joining him back on the...

    Latest update has Dixie joining him back on the trail. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmFKwak31cc
  23. Good points and questions. Who pays with a...

    Good points and questions. Who pays with a medivac? Probably no one remembers but a hiker called Alleghany, if I remember right, was bitten by a rattler at Lion's Head in CT about 15 years ago and...
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    He'll be in an asylum for a long, long time. In...

    He'll be in an asylum for a long, long time. In my hometown there was a bizarre domestic murder where the guy killed most of his family, was put in an asylum but eventually got out. Killers are...
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    There are so many natural sleep aids, herbal like...

    There are so many natural sleep aids, herbal like hops and valerian, and the popular melatonin and 5htp milk protein type aids. Would never even think of a drug option.
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