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Homeless My girlfriend is a social worker who works with homeless people. Among the folks she works with, there is always a need for backpacking-type equipment, especially tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, ... |
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PCT Thru Hike Clothing I thru-hiked in 09. I had a Houdini and a rain jacket and would bring both again. Getting sweaty under your rain jacket sucks, and the Houdini is amazingly breathable--I wore mine all the time on... |
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Permethrin is mostly useless for mosquitoes I work in the field during the summer, so I'm exposed to loads of mosquitoes every day. We also have lots of ticks in my area, so I treat my clothes (long-sleeve nylon shirt and pants) with pe... |
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PCT Thru Hike Sleeping Bag I used a WM Summerlite (rated to 32 degrees) on my thru and would do so again. I had a bivy sack and silk liner which added a bit of warmth, and I slept in my Thermawrap a lot of nights. But I ca... |
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Cat can stove with Trek 900 or MSR Kettle I've used my supercat stove with a Titan Kettle for over 100 nights with no problems. I think that the stove is a bit more efficient with a wider pot, but it certainly works. |
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Trail runners I'd suggest that any PCT thru-hiker wear trail runners. When I thru-hiked, at least 3/4ths of the other thru-hikers I saw were using trail runners (I did, too). The trail is generally smooth ... |
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PATAGONIA 50% SALE ON If people can't find what they're looking for at Patagonia.com, you might try looking for clearance sales at another store. I just got a pair of GI III pants for 30% off at 02gearshop.com,... |
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October in the Smokies I did Fontana to Newfound Gap last October (as part of a longer AT section hike). For the Smokies, we had 3 straight days of 40-50 degrees and rain. Only you can judge your clothing's adequac... |
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Me, too A lot of places I really love in Arizona burned in the Wallow and Horseshoe 2 fires last year. And some of the nicest remaining forests on the PCT in southern California burned the fall after my t... |
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Weight? Do you know what the weight of the inner is? |
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