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feedback on UL list for Fall in GA/NC mountains
I would probably leave that 1 pound bivy at home. Your tarp is 10 feet long and your emergency poncho could proside some support if it really did get too windy. I assume you bag likely has some d...

In Gear Lists » feedback on UL list for Fall in GA/NC mountains
August 30, 12:18pm

Large mouth nalgene
I use the extra-wide mouth myself.

In GEAR » What's the purpose of camp shoes?
August 30, 12:03pm

Camp shoes
To wear when you cook, set up camp, get up to pee, etc. I usually don't bring any, but there are times when I am jealous of a fellow backpacker whose feet aren't in wet, smelly shoes in cam...

In GEAR » What's the purpose of camp shoes?
August 29, 3:43pm

Health Care Subrogation: The New Standard?
I just got an email posting for a health care subrogation continuing education seminar. It's on the exact subject that disturbed Craig: The speaker has been involved in the resolution of ro...

In Chaff » Health Care Subrogation: The New Standard?
August 29, 8:43am

Health Care Subrogation: The New Standard?
Craig posted: Edit... So if I understand you correctly, if a person gets an injury settlement, Rawlings goes after that settlement (or a portion), gives some back to Kaiser (or whoever they...

In Chaff » Health Care Subrogation: The New Standard?
August 27, 8:22am

Rawlings
Subrogation is really not a particularly new concept. The insurance company hires Rawlings as a third party contractor to do its dirty work. Federal law does allow health insurance plans broader ...

In Chaff » Health Care Subrogation: The New Standard?
August 27, 8:21am

Opsack instead of hanging food
I just got off a trip on the northern AT. I was surprised that no one did a bear hang through there. I talked to a lot of hikers about it. Most through hikers said they only hung their food in t...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Opsack instead of hanging food
August 27, 8:02am

Subrogation
This is not new at all. Rawlings does this all over the country. They are unlikely to sue anyone; instead they wait to swoop in on the money recovered by the injured party. The way it usually wo...

In Chaff » Health Care Subrogation: The New Standard?
August 26, 1:14pm

Near Asheville
Lots of great opportunities around. The Roan Highlands section of the AT is really nice. Best views in the East I have seen. Plenty of other good AT sections south to the Smokies too. Linville ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Help me plan a trip near Asheville, NC.
August 07, 9:46am

Large tarp in rain
There is nothing better on a rainy trip than a large tarp. Its tough being in a cramped shelter for hours. A little room to stretch out during the rain does wonders for my mood.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Should I bring anything extra for possible rainy backpacking trip
August 03, 8:07am

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