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Selling a NeoAir thermarest, regular size (12 oz, 72 x 20 inches). Used ~8-10 times over the past year. Love how it packs down and the weight, but need to go a bit wider.
There's a small scuff...

Thanks for the interest--item has been sold.

Selling a Big Agnes "clearwater air pillow." Inflatable, in original stuff sack. $15 includes shipping. Weights 3 ounces. Excellent condition.

Specs:...

I haven't measured it myself, but it's listed at 24.5 ounces.

Hey all,

Selling a Tarptent Contrail. I've had it for a couple of years, but only used it 3-4 times. Wasn't the right tent for me (especially now with a +1 and dog).

Seam sealed, comes with...

yo ketchup--I'll be in Hot springs tomorrow and hiking out on saturday with unplugged and jam.

drdewrag--thanks for those burgers at Tray Gap! They really hit the spot. camped with graham that...

hey folks--

Thanks for all the tips and ideas!

I ended up using a sharpie to draw a backgammon and chess/checkers board on my thermarest.

And I appreciate the idea of a dart board JA,...

GuyB--if you find out let me know. I should be in those parts around that time as well and would love to celebrate with some other M'sOT.

I'm looking forward to spending Shavout out on the trail.

Hey folks,

I'm leaving in 2 weeks for my thru and was thinking about painting a backgammon and chess/checkers board on the back of my thermarest. It's a 3/4 prolite 3.

Does anyone here have...

Trail Name: halfstep
Direction: NOBO
Start Date: Somewhere between March 10-16
Approach? fo' sho

i'm in DC/Baltimore (depending on the day). I might be interested in a jaunt this weekend. I start the AT a week later...could use another shakedown.

On the other hand, if you're feeling kind of lonely, a sure way to meet someone is to drop your pants near the trail. I guarantee someone will be walking up the trail behind you.

GuyB---

Manishma? Glad you are coming over here to hike. My sister lives in Beersheba..we're originally from a kibbutz near nazareth.

Few things to consider:

--Probably won't need the rain...

seriously though, a new friend told me "live life like a lion or live life like a lamb."

That's not to say if you don't do the AT you are a lamb (I'm starting my first attempt at a thru in 5...

"I'm Starting With The Man In
The Mirror
I'm Asking Him To Change
His Ways..."

SHAMONE!

Me and some buddies got snowed in at Corbin two years ago. They closed skyline and we stayed there for an extra two days before we could get out (Fri-Tues.) We had plenty of food and water, so no big...

stovetop stuffing!!

Let me first say I am a thru-hiker in planning as well (March '09), but....

--hygiene kit (toothbrush, tooth paste, floss)

-Misc.(ear plugs, stuff sacks, bandanna (use as pot holder))

--my...

A friend named me halfstep brcause it took two of my steps to equal one of his...

And another friend calls me "enrico pallazzo"---I think just so he could shout every time he saw me "HEY! It's...

I went to the Fairfax store as well and picked up a pair of REI Sahara convertibles for $15, pair of Ex Officio pants for $15, pair of Vasque Kota XCR's for $30, some backcountry gourmet (something...

I ordered the Versalite yesterday.

As most everyone has said--I have no doubt that I'll be happy with any WM product...and won't regret the extra warmth.

Cheapest 6 month rent I'll ever have...

That's odd...the first two times I used the search feature on the site it said the closest dealers were in 1) Traverse City, Michigan and 2) Richmond, VA.

I don't mean to spam the board, but I'm hoping someone can answer this question.

In my quest to lighten my load (see earlier posts) I've been looking into a new lighter, warmer sleeping bag.
...

Thank you all, especially quoddy, for your help and tips.

I think I'm making progress:

Major Replacement:

--WM Megalite or Ultralite (leaning towards Megalite since I can layer with my parka...

I'm sorry--I don't normally do this, but I can't believe I typed "way" instead of "weigh"

Wow....embarrassing