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I was close
I was seriously considering buying this pack but since the snaps have oxidation I will have to pass.

In Gear Deals » Pack for sale, only $59,750.00
July 05, 3:01pm

Re: Re: Re: Making the kid carry everything...
"Even if you could, I'm not sure how you rig it so a marmot or other pesky animal doesn't chew through the line therefore dropping the bag of food on the ground." A properly hu...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Yet more bear canister questions/discussions...
July 05, 2:52pm

NJ plan
If it's solo I will head to DWG and take a shuttle somewhere at the other end, there are a couple of options depending on desired trip length. If I remember correctly there is a good trail cr...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » AT - Four State Challenge
July 04, 4:52pm

Re: Re: AT - Four State Challenge
Yes, I did a double 4 state challenge a couple of weeks ago. Frankly it wasn't much of a challenge since the terrain is so tame except for the rocks in places. It was a nice section of trail ...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » AT - Four State Challenge
July 04, 11:10am

Visor and bandana.
I use a white Headsweats Supervisor, thanks Andrew skurka! And half of an XXL white short sleeve capilene 1 shirt. I found the largest, cheapest one then cut the front and back panels out giving m...

In GEAR » The visor and bandana combo
July 03, 6:12am

Ursack ok
You are fine with an ursack or as Davis said even hanging on the trt. I did take an ursack but only because a staged a resupply that I hid along the trail in an ursack. I also left two gallons of...

In GEAR » Ursack suitable for Tahoe?
July 02, 3:33pm

Re: Smelling the flowers...
"I can see "fastpacking" for emergency reasons or as a SAR person, as mentioned above, but beyond that I think it's all about ego and braggin' rights." Can't imag...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Fastpacking Definition?
July 02, 1:30pm

Or get a bit more creative
Start at tm and head to Whitney. Hitch or bus your way back to tm, we used both. Drive down to the valley. Take hikers bus up to tm and day hike down. This is how my son and I worked around the...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Whitney Portal -> Yosemite Valley
June 27, 4:56pm

My experience
I had multiple offers within a couple of hours. I don't recall what section it was in but I was shocked how easy it was. You may also consider hitching up there. I wouldn't hesitate doin...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Help! How do I get transport from Fresno to Kings Canyon??
June 21, 6:56pm

Re: Re: Trail Magic definition... diluted?
"Is trail magic more of a northern AT phenomenon? I have hiked about 300 miles from Springer northwards over the least couple years and have yet to run into a single trail angel. Either way, I...

In Chaff » Trail Magic definition... diluted?
June 21, 6:51pm

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