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    2 min 45 sec of totality, starting 6 seconds...

    2 min 45 sec of totality, starting 6 seconds after 3:30 PM.

    https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/@45.233799855252855,-69.991235733032241?iso=20240408
  2. I prefer the Versaflow filter by Hydroblu. I...

    I prefer the Versaflow filter by Hydroblu. I think it's better than the Sawyer.
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    This web site has data (mileage one elevation)...

    This web site has data (mileage one elevation) for lots of points along the trail. The data seems to be from the 2023 Data Book. You can select starting and ending points and it will extract the data...
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    UV light is invisible. I suppose that would be a...

    UV light is invisible. I suppose that would be a con.
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    I use bread bags. They are the right shape.

    I use bread bags. They are the right shape.
  6. Thread: Can Opener

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    My dad had a P38 from his army days during the...

    My dad had a P38 from his army days during the Korean War. I don't know what happened to it.
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    In case anyone is interested, Maine is the only...

    In case anyone is interested, Maine is the only place on the AT in the path of totality and this will be from about 3 trail miles north of the Frye Notch Lean-to, all the way to Baxter Peak. But the...
  8. For a lot less, hostels in Milinocket and Monson...

    For a lot less, hostels in Milinocket and Monson will shuttle you in and our to slackpack the HMW.
  9. I diy pot cozies using silver mylar film coated...

    I diy pot cozies using silver mylar film coated foam from car windshield sunscreens. Cut with scissors and tape with aluminum tape. It's thin but can be doubled up if you want it thicker.
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    Their definition of a thru hiker is one who...

    Their definition of a thru hiker is one who INTENDS to hike the whole trail in one go. Just say you are doing a flip flop thru hike, starting here. Then you fins that like the vast majority of thru...
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    Time for some creative rule interpretation. They...

    Time for some creative rule interpretation. They didn't say what you had to be thru hiking. I did a thru hike of Main Street of Hanover NH and Big Meadows in SNP. It's a low bar.
  12. There are free navaigation apps that use OSM (I...

    There are free navaigation apps that use OSM (I think). I use Mapy.cz on my Android device. It is a free App and you can download maps for off-line use for free. It shows most trails and topographic...
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    This paper cites data that carrying a load equal...

    This paper cites data that carrying a load equal to 20% of body weight increased the rate of energy consumption by 20% . However they found that African women can carry loads on the top of the head...
  14. I have Bob's Muesli for breakfast every morning...

    I have Bob's Muesli for breakfast every morning (with pomegranates and plain, whole-milk, non-strained yogurt). Not many stores in my area carry it. Most will have dozens of types of granola to...
  15. There are complexities in Michigan For years, Mt...

    There are complexities in Michigan
    For years, Mt Curwood (1978 feet) was considered the highest point, and you may still see references to that being the MI high point.
    But not that long ago it was...
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    On my first hike I knew I didn't need my wallet...

    On my first hike I knew I didn't need my wallet on the trail so I stashed it in my pack. While hiking, I reached back to check my back pocket and had a mini panic attack when it wasn't there until I...
  17. Thread: 2024 Goals

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    I'm retiring on April 26. People keep asking what...

    I'm retiring on April 26. People keep asking what I am planning to do when I retire. I ask back, "Am I supposed to do something?". Crap. I didn't know retiring was going to be such hard. I guess I'd...
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    Not local, but I want to hike Kungsleden The...

    Not local, but I want to hike Kungsleden The Kings Trail), a 290 mile trail in northern Sweden. It sounds like hiking paradise. The trail is mostly wilderness but the few trailheads are all served by...
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    You are correct that much of what we have been...

    You are correct that much of what we have been taught is either pointless or dangerous. Snake bite kits are like bear bell. Their only benefit is to make money for people selling them. Selling...
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    According to the park web site, camping regulations are not changing. You now just get a permit on line. The permit is emailed to you. The digital permit on you phone is acceptable (no need to print...
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    Thanks, but you would think the organization...

    Thanks, but you would think the organization would prominently feature the name of the organization on their web page. A friendly suggestion for anyone here who may be associated with them.
  22. Here is an article by a well known/experienced...

    Here is an article by a well known/experienced backpacker explaining why hanging food is a bad idea and offering multiple alternatives

    In other words you are not crazy.
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    There is a web site called Insure My Trip I have...

    There is a web site called Insure My Trip I have used. It is not insurance, but a trip insurance search engine. It makes it easy to get quotes and view the policy so you can compare.

    Also, if...
  24. I almost always have a cup of tea after supper...

    I almost always have a cup of tea after supper and hot chocolate with a shot of Sartbucks Via in the AM. Not only does it warm you up, it helps keep my pot clean (since In cook in the pot), but the...
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    I have mostly traveled in Europe, but we often...

    I have mostly traveled in Europe, but we often get travel insurance. Getting emergency heath care can be problematic when traveling and health insurance you have at home may or may not be applicable...
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