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Are trail runners acceptable for hiking the Presidential Range from hut to hut in July.
I used them instead of boots from Springer to Newfound Gap--seems like more rocks in the Whites, but I loved...

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I have been in contact with the family concering the death of hiker George Grant
They asked me to thank the trail angels who helped him and in particular the driver who picked him up and got him to...

Heard the news today from Roy Row one of his recent hiling partners
George aka Highlander was our hiking partner until I got off the trail with a leg problem at Newfound Gap
We hiked together from...

This is not exactly a reply to your question, but I had the Exo---never used it
Saw the Blast, and asked Joe to upgrade my Exo
It was done for no cost other than shipping
Great customer service!...

How does one avoid carrying the whole book on a thru hike
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Johnnie Walker

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Johnnie Walker

I have friends who live near Highlands, North Carolina who would like to meet me on the trail and hike for 8-12 miles or so.
Does anyone have a road crossing where they could meet me and another...

Change of departure to 4/3/13
Plan to do the approach trail now
Johnnie Walker

Like Chin Music, I upgraded to the Blast from the Exo
I haven't used it yet, but all my stuff fits
However the curve in the pack is a little annoying when trying to stuff all my gear in
Only issue...

They are now available (pre order) from Gossamer Gear
Johnnie Walker

If you treat it yourself, how long lasting is it?
Don't you have to do it over and over?

I'm nervous about tick and mosquitos and their associated diseases
I've bought all the insect shield treated clothes I can
I ran into this web site www.tickencounter.org that will treat any of your...

Ex Officio InsectShield quater crew planned 2 pairs per 500 miles or so

I'm having Joe of Zpack fame make me a pair of shoe covers from cuben fiber the weight he uses for a ground sheet
They will be similar to the ones surgeons use but not disposable paper
Will be less...

Good job
I've been following your progress all the way

Thanks Swamprat
i'll take you to lunch sometime to hear your tales (when your hiker appetite has subsided)
Geezer

I've been following his adventure
He's from my part of the country so I want to talk with him when he comes home
He camps at "no name" campsites a lot---cool
Go Swamprat!

Did 5 nights in a shake down test last week
One night had a fierce storm with rain and a little hail but not much wind
No problem
I have the cuben bathtub floor
Seams taped by Z packs with no...

Then the hail came

Johnnie Walker (or Geezer)
NoBo
March 27
Yes Approach trail

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I'm sold!

What's the best waterproof case for hiking with an iPhone
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Thanks Avalanche1
I'm almost done with the book and it is a great read