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    I went to a store nearby and saw some expensive...

    I went to a store nearby and saw some expensive "synthetic" clothes and some water purification systems. Would anyone mind giving me an opinion on these?

    clothes:...
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    I look forward to a lightweight pack.

    I look forward to a lightweight pack.
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    Noted. Thank you :thumbup1:

    Noted. Thank you :thumbup1:
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    Wet-weather gear has been on my mind.

    Wet-weather gear has been on my mind.
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    So far it does come to less than 15 lbs but just...

    So far it does come to less than 15 lbs but just under -minus the clothes being worn. All of it fits within a 2'x2' square on my floor. However, I have been weighing the advice as my final product...
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    Your welcome and thank you. That is good...

    Your welcome and thank you.

    That is good advice about trimming what isn't used on a test hike. There are some non-essentials that I will be taking whether they are used or not -i.e. beast...
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    I really like the sound of that. :laugh:

    I really like the sound of that. :laugh:
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    Your welcome and thank you, Deadbones....

    Your welcome and thank you, Deadbones. FireInMyBones told me about this place once. It sounds like an interesting business. If I make it that far, the it shall be one of my last stops as I am heading...
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    Which kinds of synthetics?

    Which kinds of synthetics?
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    That is a good video. I learned a lot.

    That is a good video. I learned a lot.
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    I think you are correct. I shall make every...

    I think you are correct. I shall make every effort to test my gear on Memorial Weekend.
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    What about hygiene and poo disposal? I suspect...

    What about hygiene and poo disposal? I suspect the hippies would not appreciate a gas burn, and I don't want to carry the stuff...
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    Whah, you guys are tough! :) But good advice is...

    Whah, you guys are tough! :) But good advice is always tough, I suppose.

    I appreciate the promise, but what about off the trail?
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    The bear-proof whatsit would also be a good place...

    The bear-proof whatsit would also be a good place for prescriptions, I think. Last thing I need is an animal getting into that while I'm far from the nearest VA hospital.
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    Being unprepared is one of my concerns. I expect...

    Being unprepared is one of my concerns. I expect to downgrade much en route, and I thank you all for helping me consider much prior to my onset.

    I have tried the Whiteblaze. My discharge is in 11...
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    I saw a YouTube video series with a guy like Red...

    I saw a YouTube video series with a guy like Red Green that FireInMyBones showed me. He described the underquilt. What is up with the overquilt?
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    The PolyPros are like undergarments and...

    The PolyPros are like undergarments and insulators.

    How do you compensate for the underwear getting stanky and crusty?
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    Hooah. That stuff is getting darn expensive...

    Hooah.

    That stuff is getting darn expensive and hard to come by nowadays. I am having a difficult time keeping enough for my .45lc just for practice.
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    It will be a challenging adventure for sure ^_^

    It will be a challenging adventure for sure ^_^
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    I, uh... I don't really know about that. What...

    I, uh... I don't really know about that. What about clothes?

    I will test my gear out on Memorial Day weekend. I plan to start in early June supposing the VA doesn't tie me down with any stuff.
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    Thank you.

    Thank you.
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    Oh, I know! :D But the full Army gear is over 200...

    Oh, I know! :D But the full Army gear is over 200 lbs with an assault pack, armor, ammo, water, and all. We never took that 2K miles, but we had to move fast with it. I hope to be much lighter than...
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    The hatchet is for wood prep and stake driving...

    The hatchet is for wood prep and stake driving -in my mind. The Gatorade bottles are a good switch, I think. The books, I planned to downgrade by taking the pages that benefit the most. I can...
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    How does one "set up" a mail drop? Does it cost...

    How does one "set up" a mail drop? Does it cost money to reserve the space at the post office?
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    Even if I stay within my weight goal?

    Even if I stay within my weight goal?
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    What about the 'ridge line'...

    What about the 'ridge line' option? Is that built into the tarp or is it just an additional piece of rope that comes with the item?
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    New Veteran, New Hammocker

    I shall be medically and honorably discharged this month. I have never hammock camped before; but due to my situation I have learned that the light camping options of hammocking behooves me above all...
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    Sticky: Folks from Maine call their male forebears...

    Folks from Maine call their male forebears "Grampy." Mine died recently.
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    I have been gathering gear for a hike and have...

    I have been gathering gear for a hike and have looked at the Tad Pole. What do the options mean: cord pocket, tri-loop, and side panel pull?
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