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Debt
Wanna know what happens when governments dramatically cut their budgets to reduce deficits? Massive recession--just look at what's happening in Europe right now.

In Chaff » This is why I have kids
March 01, 11:34am
Critical Skills for PCT
A few small things and one big thing. Small things: - tolerance for mosquitoes helps, especially in the Sierra and Oregon - the ability to deal with foot pain. I had no injuries on the PCT, b...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Critical Skills for PCT?
March 01, 6:19am
MLD Superlight Bivy and Tarp?
I don't use a ground sheet with my Superlight, but I have a ccf pad that I put underneath the bivy. I also coated the bottom of the bivy with seam sealer to make the fabric tougher and more wa...

In GEAR » MLD Superlight Bivy and Tarp?
February 28, 2:48pm
Andy's pictures
Andy, those pictures are great. What kind of camera did you use?

In Pre-Trip Planning » JMT exit advice: Kearsarge vs Whitney
February 25, 5:08pm
Carless, baby
I got rid of my car a year ago, and I haven't missed it. I use my girlfriend's now and then, but mostly I just walk, bike, or take the bus. I'm paying a premium in rent to live in a w...

In Chaff » Gas Prices Making You Cranky?
February 24, 8:16pm
NE trail
I've done the M-M trail (most of it twice or more). It's a great trail--you'll have a good time. PM me if you want some info on getting around the closed/rerouted section of the M-M t...

In Gear Lists » March or April New England Trail UL Thru-Hike
February 20, 9:37am
PCT 2012 list
It's a good list for a start. I agree with the above poster about the bivy being redundant with an enclosed tarp like the Wild Oasis. The only reason to bring the bivy is if you're plan...

In Gear Lists » PCT 2012 list - where to lose weight?
February 19, 3:48pm
Squatch's PCT movies
Squatch's 4 PCT movies (Walk, Still Walking, Even More Walking, and Walked) are available for rental on Amazon for $2 apiece. They're light-hearted and entertaining.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Anyone have any AT/PCT DVDs I can borrow?
February 16, 6:44am
Dirty Girls
I liked the design and fit of Dirty Girls, but the stitching on mine started to unravel within the first 100 miles of use (all of which was on well-maintained trails). I ended up going over all of...

In GEAR » Dirty Girl Gaiters?
February 09, 8:35pm
When?
When are you going? That seems like an awful lot of clothing for summer in the mid-Atlantic. When I hiked through there on the AT in June, the only extra clothes I carried were my rain jacket and...

In Gear Lists » 8 Pound Summer List | Shenandoah to Harpers Ferry
February 08, 12:31pm

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