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    If you have completed the AT and didn't eat at...

    If you have completed the AT and didn't eat at The Homeplace, you ****ed up.

    And Re: The Cabin, yeah I do know what you're talking about, only place to get proper Biscuits and Gravy in the yankee...
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    Lots of sites. Cross the bridge and move east,...

    Lots of sites. Cross the bridge and move east, but be quiet we are trying to sleep.
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    It comes out to 37 oz

    It comes out to 37 oz
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    9 ounces lighter stock, minus another 2.2 from...

    9 ounces lighter stock, minus another 2.2 from stripping the handloops and the hydration sleeve.
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    Yeah that would be useful info huh? Medium Frame,...

    Yeah that would be useful info huh? Medium Frame, and Medium Hipbelt. I also have a beat up (but functional) Size small ULA hipbelt that I could send with it, if that matters to anyone.
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    ULA Catalyst Cuben Fiber edition

    ULA Cuben Catalyst in like new condition. Medium Torso, and Medium Hipbelt. No handloops or hydration sleeve. Other than that it is good as new. $265 Shipped Conus PM for paypal instructions or with...
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    The approach is a lovely hike, and the summit...

    The approach is a lovely hike, and the summit seems better when you actually climb the thing rather than just stumbling onto it from the north.
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    Forgot to mention comes with original patch kit...

    Forgot to mention comes with original patch kit and stuff sack
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    Big Agnes Insulated Q Core Long

    Lightly used Big Agnes Insulated Q Core size Long. This baby is crazy warm with whopping 5 R value, if you do any cold weather backpacking this puppy will keep you cozy. Retails new for $150 asking...
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    The herd that leaves between March and April...

    The herd that leaves between March and April doesn't really thin out until around HF in my experience. I'm sure plenty quit in GA but there are a whole lot of people out there these days.
  11. The idea that McCaffee is a better hikeing spot...

    The idea that McCaffee is a better hikeing spot than Old Rag or Grayson is laughable and based solely on a photo op rather than actual hiking. It is also kind of amusing that McCaffee and Tinker...
  12. NOBO will involve somewhat tougher terrain, but...

    NOBO will involve somewhat tougher terrain, but two months is plenty of time. Likely won't see any snow (but could happen especially in the SMokies and the ROan. If you do go NOBO push a few days...
  13. Thread: Osprey Volt 75

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    going once going twice sold.

    going once going twice sold.
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    Having SOBO'd and NOBO'd SOBO is where it's at....

    Having SOBO'd and NOBO'd SOBO is where it's at. Start mid to late June, you won't be lonely, but it won't be a daily race for shelter space (though IMO shelters suck and camping is better anyway)...
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    Doubt it is the answer you are looking for but...

    Doubt it is the answer you are looking for but that is pretty good hitching territory. There is bus service to Gorham, but you would have to get pretty east to pick it up coming north from boston.
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    You gonna encourage him to keep pot on the DL at...

    You gonna encourage him to keep pot on the DL at The Place too?
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    If the weather and your conditioning allow, which...

    If the weather and your conditioning allow, which is a big if, I would do Helen Taylor over Knife Edge and come down the Hunt trail, to my reserved spot at KSC You could leave your ruck at KSC and...
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    Yeah that sounds just like a dirty hairy hiker...

    Yeah that sounds just like a dirty hairy hiker chick.

    In my personal experience of a bit over 5k miles on long trails, I do think the d bag factor is on the rise, and I don't think it is...
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    Hey man, if you're not sleeping after a couple...

    Hey man, if you're not sleeping after a couple days of 20's maybe you need to try 30's or what the heck just go for a FKT:D
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    Chew some valerian root, and get more exercise,...

    Chew some valerian root, and get more exercise, this should really resolve itself after a few days
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    Yes I was indeed blaming the people who rushed to...

    Yes I was indeed blaming the people who rushed to talk about "these kids today" without the OP even mentioning age, I thought that was pretty clear. Calling something you can't demonstrate or...
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    40F is iffy for higher elevations in Maine and NH...

    40F is iffy for higher elevations in Maine and NH that time 32F- or 20F would be better. If in doubt take the warm on and just unzip it use it as a blanket. Overkill is easier to adjust to than...
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    So the OP did not disclose any information about...

    So the OP did not disclose any information about the age of these hikers, yet many replies consist of older hikers talking about what a bunch of a-holes young hikers are. If I was a younger hiker and...
  24. Thread: Stove for AT

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    Undoubtedly there are idiots with other stoves,...

    Undoubtedly there are idiots with other stoves, and safe experienced backpackers with alchys. What makes me cringe is inexperienced newbies worshiping at the UL altar getting gear they don't know how...
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    I wish I agreed, but my experience across three...

    I wish I agreed, but my experience across three long distance hikes, several smaller sections, and a bit of angeling has been it is getting worse. the D bag quotient is on the rise. Something has...
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