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    Mid-PA weekend loop?

    I'll be taking some first-time backpackers on a two-night weekend hike in a few weeks. A loop that includes the AT would be ideal, since the one young guy really wants to hike on the AT. Central PA....
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    Thanks much!

    Thanks much!
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    CMoulder, this an overdue big THANK YOU for...

    CMoulder, this an overdue big THANK YOU for sending the two(!) short CF tubes. I did the repair with JB Kwik and fiberglass cloth and it is holding up well. Here is a pic from Saturday's hike on the...
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    Your tubes arrived today. Thanks cmoulder. You...

    Your tubes arrived today. Thanks cmoulder. You are very generous!

    The 11mm is a bit sloppy inside the snapped piece. Any suggestions on what I could wrap it with before applying the JB Weld? Or...
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    Thanks, cmoulder. It looks like 12mm would be a...

    Thanks, cmoulder. It looks like 12mm would be a very snug fit, so your 11mm may work, possibly with a bit of wrapping. Which JB Weld do you suggest?
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    Gossamer Gear LT3 pole repair?

    I snapped one of my beloved GG LT3 poles in the middle, not by hiking, but by having it under a large gear box in the van. Any suggestions on repairs. It is a straight clean break. My thought is a...
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    Update— I was not able to get through to customer...

    Update— I was not able to get through to customer service this morning by phone or chat. Late this afternoon I got through via Chat after a ten minute wait, even though the updates were saying...
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    Since the site is back up has anyone else had...

    Since the site is back up has anyone else had trouble ordering? I tried ordering yesterday morning and last evening. Both times after placing my order I got a message that $.01 was due on my order...
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    Good to hear. Thanks. - Shep

    Good to hear. Thanks.

    - Shep
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    SOBO FerPrettiest?

    I'm wondering how FerPrettiest survived his second kidney stone episode. I was beside him in the shelter when his second episode hit, just south of Harpers Ferry about two weeks ago. A few NOBO's...
  11. Thread: "Radical" ?

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    Hmmm, so he didn't make such great progress from...

    Hmmm, so he didn't make such great progress from end of June to mid-August, at least not on the trail. Wishing him the best, praying he received his wished-for epiphany and hoping our paths cross...
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    Thanks again to some of you for your responses....

    Thanks again to some of you for your responses. To the others, I hope you have enjoyed trying to convince someone to hike your hike.

    Shep
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    I believe I have the Adventurer Opti. Shep

    I believe I have the Adventurer Opti.

    Shep
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    Thanks for all your comments. It's obvious people...

    Thanks for all your comments. It's obvious people have strong opinions on this. I have been very satisfied with my Steripen so far. I'm not sure why they would build a flashlight into it with...
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    I've been preferring not to use chemicals and...

    I've been preferring not to use chemicals and filters seem like a hassle. My Steripen has worked great for my 4 day and 7 day hikes. Those of you who had trouble, was it the battery or something...
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    Thanks. I would only be swapping batteries if one...

    Thanks. I would only be swapping batteries if one of the batteries died. I take a backup battery for the Steripen, so my thought was to use that second battery in the headlamp. Going ultralight...
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    Sharing Steripen battery

    In an attempt to go ultralight I've been using the light on my Steripen as my flashlight. That has worked out fine so far, but it does not leave me prepared for any critical situation at night. Since...
  18. Thread: "Radical" ?

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    "Radical" ?

    I had good conversation with Radical end of June in eastern PA. I'm wondering if he completed the trek and how is journey is continuing.

    Shep
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    I did Delaware Water Gap to Eckville the last few...

    I did Delaware Water Gap to Eckville the last few days and came on that shelter the day after her search. I'm glad too that she was found. It was beastly hot hiking and sleeping those days. My third...
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    With friends like these.... Strawbale

    With friends like these....

    Strawbale
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    Reminds me... an electric toothbrush. Problem...

    Reminds me... an electric toothbrush. Problem with them is you can't shorten the handle!

    Strawbale
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    This wasn't me, but a friend of my brother's...

    This wasn't me, but a friend of my brother's pulled out a 5 lb. rock at the end of the day after his "friends" snuck it in his pack earlier in the day.

    Strawbale
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    Plus the flashlight isn't too bad. I'm going to...

    Plus the flashlight isn't too bad. I'm going to try that as my only alt light source on my next 4 day hike.

    Strawbale
  24. Thread: Bear in PA?

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    Bear in PA?

    I plan to take my first solo hike in central PA later this month. Should I be hanging my pack at night or is it okay in the tent/shelter?

    Strawbale
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