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    Thanks Boot! I would typically hike w/ 2...

    Thanks Boot!

    I would typically hike w/ 2 liters of H2O and look to refill/filter/treat as soon as one is empty or near-empty. Might take a third for safety. Sounds like the logistics are pretty...
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    Centennial Trail (Trail 89) - Planning

    I'm thinking about doing a thru hike of the Centennial Trail in SD but need some information and advice. There's not a lot of talk about this trail. - As a recently transplanted Florida guy within...
  3. As a new MN resident I might be up for this. Of...

    As a new MN resident I might be up for this. Of course I'll have to gear-up a bit from my FL setup.
  4. Knee is finally doing better. Took about 10...

    Knee is finally doing better. Took about 10 days. Walked about 4 1/2 miles yesterday. It's not perfect but it's much better.

    Thanks everyone.
  5. O-Boy, There is a great food drop location at the...

    O-Boy, There is a great food drop location at the bottom of Whitewater. It is at the Bad Creek Access where I quit. If you drive down to the Bad Creek Access parking lot from the Whitewater Falls...
  6. Foothills Trail - Table Rock to Bad Creek (Pics)

    (Photos taken with Garmin GSMAP-62STC GPS Unit)

    Headed out of Table Rock SP on Sunday, Sept 15, 2013:
    https://www.hammockforums.net/gallery/files/7/6/0/6/03s-first_mile.jpg

    Mill Creek Falls on...
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    Concho - welcome (from Palm Harbor). My...

    Concho - welcome (from Palm Harbor).

    My favorite hike in FL is the FL Trail section of the Suwannee River from Stephen Foster State Park to Holton Creek Conservation Area. It is a 3 day (at most)...
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    Hey Muskrat, I am hiking the trail in 2 weeks...

    Hey Muskrat, I am hiking the trail in 2 weeks (starting Sept 15 from Table Rock). When are you planning to be there?
  9. Simply: An average human generates approx. 40...

    Simply: An average human generates approx. 40 Watts of heat. Think of it in terms of a 40W light bulb. We have to retain, within our envelope (top/under quilt) no less than this (else we gradually...
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    Cool - I;m curios how my new UG quilt stacks up. ...

    Cool - I;m curios how my new UG quilt stacks up. Not that it statistically matters, I love it.
  11. I dont have have the Chatooga Trail in gpx but I...

    I dont have have the Chatooga Trail in gpx but I do have the foothills trail and the East Fork trail (that one that cuts across from Fish Hatchery to the Cahtooga). I can send it to you if you want...
  12. I hiked thru there a month or so ago. The trail...

    I hiked thru there a month or so ago. The trail has some rough areas with several blow-downs but the camp looked in decent shape.

    It was hotter than heck that day. Should be nice this time of...
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    Hey all - just an update. Got a report on the...

    Hey all - just an update. Got a report on the trail Sunday that the area was going to get 4-10" of rain from topical storm Lee in the next several days. Hiked back to SR107 and got a ride back to...
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    Got everything outta the closet and packed last...

    Got everything outta the closet and packed last night. A lot more weight that I hoped for but that's about how it always packs for me. The good news is it'll get lighter with every meal :-)
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    The Hidden Pond idea was not for the actual event...

    The Hidden Pond idea was not for the actual event but rather a pre-event scouting mission, just to make sure everything is still there. (in other words, an excuse to get away for a night or 2)
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    Scouting/Hidden Pond weekend in early November?

    Scouting/Hidden Pond weekend in early November?
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    That is one nice thing about Buck Lake - you can...

    That is one nice thing about Buck Lake - you can hike in if you want or park righ there. Also there's a nice loop trail around the lake too.
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    Count me in for scouting as well. Maybe a 2nd...

    Count me in for scouting as well. Maybe a 2nd annual Hidden Pond hike?
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    I getting a shuttle from Table Rock to Oconee. ...

    I getting a shuttle from Table Rock to Oconee. I'm going to leave a food/fuel cache near Whitewater Falls early in the AM first. I'll look for your jeep with the forum sticker @ Oconee.
    Do any of...
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    I think I'll hang on Sat night @ or just past...

    I think I'll hang on Sat night @ or just past Licklog. Be between there and Hwy 107 on Sat. Maybe our paths will cross. I'll trade you my Ramen noodles or tortillas for a big steak :)
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    The plan is an end-to-end. I expect (hope) to be...

    The plan is an end-to-end. I expect (hope) to be sucessfully off the trail on or by Friday.
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    Hey everyone! The weather starts to cool off...

    Hey everyone! The weather starts to cool off after Labor Day so it's not too long from comfortable sleeping nights.

    I'd like to consider other locations. Buck Lake was great but FL has so many...
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    Hey guys, I'm heading your way this weekend,...

    Hey guys, I'm heading your way this weekend, hiking the Foothills. I should be getting on the trail sometime about mid-day on Saturday, leaving from Oconee. I hope this FL flat-lander can manage...
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    WOW! Now there's the question. This is the...

    WOW! Now there's the question. This is the essence of hiking. What do I need?

    Yes, you need a backpack and shoes and a few other things but the catch is how do you manage all of the other...
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    I'm planning to do the Foothills in Sept. That...

    I'm planning to do the Foothills in Sept. That will be my season shakedown cruise. Recently, I've been doing some day hikes to accumulate miles on the FT (section hiking). Until the nights cool...
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    I highly suggest we check out Hog Island. I...

    I highly suggest we check out Hog Island. I hiked through it a few weeks a go on a FT section leg. It looked PERFECT for a group hang. The paddling there (I understand) is very good too. I think...
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    Just got back in. Back to work, uuuugh! Wow...

    Just got back in. Back to work, uuuugh! Wow what a great time! I'll post more later and maybe a few pics.

    Thank you to everyone!!! Unbelievable success!
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    I have one too. It's worth the $$ you're asking...

    I have one too. It's worth the $$ you're asking espyecially if you carry CCW.
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    Those temps are VERY unusual. This weekend the...

    Those temps are VERY unusual. This weekend the nighttime temps barely made it into the 50's. You know how it goes; on the week you take off to camp there is gonna be some kind of record weather.
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    I have not hiked any of that part of the trail...

    I have not hiked any of that part of the trail yet. I'll be interested in your impressions. Thanks!
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    In S. FL I camped on Tues and Wed Nights. The...

    In S. FL I camped on Tues and Wed Nights. The temp got down to 27° on Tues. and 36° pn Wed night.

    It was very managable because I was camping from the car. Weight was not an issue so I used 2...
  32. Just posted!

    Just posted!
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    Something Different - Florida Trail

    I intended to hike the FT along Western portion of the Suwanne River this week. It has been so cold I decided at the last minute to head to South FL to log some miles along the Lake Okeechobee Trail....
  34. Hey all - Just got back fro a little hiking...

    Hey all - Just got back fro a little hiking excursion. Weather was cold in the early part of theweek but great from Wed on! Logged a few more miles on the FT.
  35. I'm heading North, back to the Suwannee this...

    I'm heading North, back to the Suwannee this week. If it's not too cold, I'll hike from the Spirit of Suwannee Music camp to Twin Rivers State Forrest. leaving on Monday (Tuesday looks warmer). ...
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    I'd like to try it out but this should go to...

    I'd like to try it out but this should go to someone who'd use it as a primary stove kit.

    Great Christmas spirit Silent one!

    Merry Christmas everyone!!
  37. Going from memory, I think the hike from Alex...

    Going from memory, I think the hike from Alex Springs to. Buck Lake would do it for you. Might need to share a shuttle one way.
  38. Here is a link to a Google Map version of the...

    Here is a link to a Google Map version of the .kml file that's available for download on the FT website.

    Florida Trail - Google Map

    I also have actual GPS tracks that I made of quite a lot of...
  39. I would say, almost difininately yes. The area...

    I would say, almost difininately yes. The area is quite a distance from outside traffic (not including those attending). Anyone who is passing through will be back-packing and not likely to walk...
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    I can't wait!!

    I officially cancel the order I currently have pending and concurrently re-order the exact same items (effective today!)...:lol:
  41. I just ordered a new tarp for myself. My current...

    I just ordered a new tarp for myself. My current blue Walmart is not the best but it would be better than nothing - I'll bring it. I'm sure my new one will be used by mid Jan.
  42. Who attending!

    The Link --> The First Annual Florida Hammock Group Hang
  43. I will probably be doing a hike on the Florida...

    I will probably be doing a hike on the Florida Trail Sat AM - maybe 8-10 miles. Was hoping to bum a transport out to a trailhead and then hike back to camp. I would welcome all who wish to go as...
  44. I've created a "2010 FL Group Hang" Spreadsheet...

    I've created a "2010 FL Group Hang" Spreadsheet on Google Docs here's the link -->2010 FL Group Hang
  45. Heck yeah - I bet you could carry 5 or 6 kayaks...

    Heck yeah - I bet you could carry 5 or 6 kayaks on the roof of that!
  46. Hey Sam, I'll be in AZ next week - My kid is in a...

    Hey Sam, I'll be in AZ next week - My kid is in a tourniment in Tucson. I plan on hiking a bit if we can get away for half a day.
  47. Sandy, You're added! The trailhead/campsites are...

    Sandy, You're added! The trailhead/campsites are about 30 feet from the lake. This camp is on the trail but you can get there via an unimproved road. the road is in good enough shape that any...
  48. You're added to the list! Guess we should have...

    You're added to the list! Guess we should have figured out the "who to pay" part. I'll PM you (and post a message here) when we have it.
  49. You're penciled in. Good luck with the search!

    You're penciled in. Good luck with the search!
  50. Was a great place to hang - If anyone wants to...

    Was a great place to hang - If anyone wants to get away from the crowd fo a night when we do the group hang, this would be a great choice.
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