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Philmont Food
I have a crew going out the first of August. I want them to get a chance to practice preparing Philmont food using freezer bags. Does anyone have a source for Philmont meals? I checked Tooth of ...

In Philmont » Philmont Food
May 23, 3:43am
Ray Jardine Tarp Kit
I have one of his tarp kits on the dining room table and just looking for the time to start sewing. Hope mine turns out as well as yours!

In Make Your Own Gear » Ray Jardine Tarp Kit Stow Bag
March 23, 5:50am
Bears
John Don't worry. I hiked the mountains of Georgia, NC, Tenn, and Va for three years before I saw my first bear. I take extra time to clean-up after I eat so I really do not leave a trace....

In GEAR » Warding Off Bears
March 20, 6:11am
Black Bears on the AT
John During the day the bears are not a problem. Most will run from you. They are hunted outside of the national parks. Two times they will give you trouble are (1) If you leave your pack to ...

In GEAR » Warding Off Bears
March 19, 2:53pm
Pot
I will be using either a 1.5 liter REI Ti-ware or an MSR Titan Kettle.

In Make Your Own Gear » Remote Fueled Alcohol Stove
March 14, 2:49pm
Remote Fuel Stove
Dan, this is a great idea. I like using alcohol but the problem has always been that for doing more than heating water I would have to re-fuel the stove. This could be the answer for me as far as...

In Make Your Own Gear » Remote Fueled Alcohol Stove
March 14, 5:30am
Resupply from a Hiker Box
I had not thought about that. I have planned to drop extras I buy in the box but give a little take a little might work well for me. When will you be doing your hike? I'm planning a sectio...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Looking for Help on How to Succeed on the AT
February 17, 7:10am
It is really cool!
I've been on the receiving end of "trail magic" on several occasions. Last year a family of a thru hiker arrived at a wayside in the Shenandoah's the same time I arrived with a g...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » It's really cool when others do this in the backcountry!
February 11, 7:57pm
How to Succeed on the AT
Thanks Jesse, and as I prepare for this I'm seeing that one day at a time is going to be the best way. Instead of a big schedule I'll plan each day as it comes. Some of the best days I'...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Looking for Help on How to Succeed on the AT
February 03, 6:23am
Re: Looking for help on how to succeed on the AT
Patricia, a group of hikers hit the same shelters I did in the summer of 07. While the company was great I wondered if being in such a large group actually hindered their progress. I only know of...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Looking for Help on How to Succeed on the AT
January 24, 7:51pm

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