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Underquilts in an Ultralight Backpacking context

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by Qurelel » Mon Feb 18, 2019 3:53 am

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El Camino Santiago

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by Sil » Mon Jan 18, 2010 12:08 am

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Ultra Light / Ultra Long Distance Cooking and Eating...

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by SBParks » Wed Jun 18, 2008 5:46 pm

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Insurance for backpacking

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by FrancisTapon » Wed May 27, 2015 4:41 am

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A sleeping bag that doesn't make you feel claustrophobic

Last post by FrancisTapon « Sat Dec 03, 2016 5:28 am
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by FrancisTapon » Thu Sep 11, 2008 8:27 am

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Umbrellas

Last post by FrancisTapon « Mon Aug 22, 2016 6:24 am
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by Mel » Mon Jul 04, 2016 11:58 pm

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After The Camino...

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by bradman1968 » Sat Jun 18, 2016 2:18 pm

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Trans Canada Trail

Last post by FrancisTapon « Wed Jun 29, 2016 8:07 am
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by bradman1968 » Sun Jun 19, 2016 1:38 pm

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Sleeping Pads

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by Rick D » Wed Mar 23, 2011 1:23 am

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S'more maker for a stove?

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by lindseypoo555 » Mon Mar 15, 2010 8:48 pm

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Questions about traversing the Pyrenees

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by FrancisTapon » Sun Jan 10, 2010 2:13 am

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Camino de Santiago - route?

Last post by FrancisTapon « Tue Jan 12, 2016 6:24 am
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by Rogillio » Thu Jan 07, 2016 8:24 am

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What's a good quiet empty 1-4 month hike in Oct-Dec?

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by FrancisTapon » Wed Sep 09, 2015 6:18 am

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I'm 21. Should I travel now or finish my education?

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by FrancisTapon » Mon Aug 17, 2015 2:02 pm

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Aug 1 PCT SoBo Start -- Snow??

Last post by FrancisTapon « Wed May 20, 2015 12:30 pm
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by WaterFall » Tue May 12, 2015 5:27 pm

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PCT sobo sleeping bag question

Last post by FrancisTapon « Sat Mar 14, 2015 3:10 pm
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by awex » Sun Feb 01, 2015 12:03 pm

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Recommendations

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by Alexandra » Sat Dec 20, 2014 1:56 am

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What is a good mini-adventure in Europe?

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by FrancisTapon » Tue Aug 12, 2014 12:27 am

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How safe is the Appalachian Trail? What about the CDT / PCT?

Last post by FrancisTapon « Tue Apr 29, 2014 6:43 am
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by FrancisTapon » Sat Apr 24, 2010 12:03 am

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Tue Apr 29, 2014 6:43 am
Should I take a 10-day snow class?

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by FrancisTapon » Fri Apr 11, 2014 1:53 am

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Route through the Picos de Europa

Last post by FrancisTapon « Tue Apr 08, 2014 4:01 pm
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by Mainehiker » Mon Apr 07, 2014 3:28 am

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Tue Apr 08, 2014 4:01 pm
NCT USA

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by LakeHouse » Tue Feb 11, 2014 5:27 pm

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Backpacking Spain in late May

Last post by FrancisTapon « Fri Dec 20, 2013 4:06 pm
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by IsaiahF » Mon Dec 16, 2013 11:46 am

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Windriver CDT Route

Last post by FrancisTapon « Tue Aug 13, 2013 12:43 am
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by AdventureStreet » Wed Aug 07, 2013 4:49 pm

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Wild - the book

Last post by FrancisTapon « Fri Jun 14, 2013 6:58 am
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by tacomabike » Sun Sep 09, 2012 10:30 pm

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Fri Jun 14, 2013 6:58 am
Capacity and Sizes – Where Do I Start? [Wagpual backpack]

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by wagpual backpack » Sat Mar 16, 2013 7:00 pm

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Pros and Cons of Ultralight Backpacking

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by FrancisTapon » Sat Feb 23, 2013 7:20 am

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Which is the best backpack?

Last post by FrancisTapon « Wed Feb 06, 2013 1:25 am
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by FrancisTapon » Wed Jun 15, 2011 4:10 am

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Wed Feb 06, 2013 1:25 am
New Tarp user! Tips?

Last post by john peter « Wed Nov 07, 2012 7:48 am
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by Rob Lewis » Mon Aug 08, 2011 1:39 pm

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Wed Nov 07, 2012 7:48 am
What's the best tent/tarp for the Pacific Crest Trail & JMT?

Last post by FrancisTapon « Wed Apr 25, 2012 2:05 pm

by FrancisTapon » Wed Apr 25, 2012 2:05 pm

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Passports on the northernmost PCT

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by FrancisTapon » Sat Aug 20, 2011 4:17 am

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PCT SOBO - Best Time to Start?

Last post by FrancisTapon « Wed Jun 01, 2011 11:02 pm
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by davepotter » Sun Sep 20, 2009 5:18 am

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Wed Jun 01, 2011 11:02 pm
Sleeping woes

Last post by FrancisTapon « Fri May 06, 2011 4:11 am
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by Rob Lewis » Sun May 01, 2011 3:01 pm

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Fri May 06, 2011 4:11 am
solo SoBo on PCT

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by shmurciakova » Thu Apr 14, 2011 10:41 am

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Mon Apr 18, 2011 7:44 pm
What are the best convertible pants?

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by FrancisTapon » Tue Mar 22, 2011 11:56 pm

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Tue Mar 22, 2011 11:56 pm
Which is the best trail of the Triple Crown?

Last post by RMontgomery375 « Sun Jan 09, 2011 3:32 pm
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by FrancisTapon » Sun Jan 09, 2011 1:55 pm

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Sun Jan 09, 2011 3:32 pm
Hiking with Partners

Last post by FrancisTapon « Sun Jan 09, 2011 1:58 pm
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by FrancisTapon » Thu Feb 08, 2007 9:45 pm

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Sun Jan 09, 2011 1:58 pm
sobo oregon section hike

Last post by FrancisTapon « Tue Mar 16, 2010 6:04 am
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by Zorba » Mon Mar 15, 2010 3:33 pm

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Tue Mar 16, 2010 6:04 am
Treking poles and stove recommendations

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by FrancisTapon » Fri Feb 19, 2010 7:00 am

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Fri Feb 19, 2010 7:00 am
How to go about getting sponsors

Last post by FrancisTapon « Fri Jan 15, 2010 1:45 am
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by jennifercatsos » Tue Jan 12, 2010 4:45 pm

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Fri Jan 15, 2010 1:45 am
Which Backpack is Best for the John Muir Trail?

Last post by FrancisTapon « Fri Jan 15, 2010 1:41 am
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by FrancisTapon » Thu Mar 08, 2007 1:58 pm

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Fri Jan 15, 2010 1:41 am
What's the best tent and backpack for the AT?

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by FrancisTapon » Sun Jan 10, 2010 2:09 am

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Random Backpacking Questions and Answers

Last post by FrancisTapon « Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:00 am
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by FrancisTapon » Fri Aug 21, 2009 7:56 am

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Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:00 am
Wet Feet Wet Feet Wet Feet

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by Jayboflavin04 » Sun Nov 01, 2009 5:58 am

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Fri Nov 13, 2009 11:20 am
Can you cross Central American borders unofficially?

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by FrancisTapon » Sun Nov 08, 2009 5:26 pm

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Sun Nov 08, 2009 5:26 pm
Can an inexperienced hiker climb Mont Blanc?

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by FrancisTapon » Sat Oct 10, 2009 7:21 am

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Sat Oct 10, 2009 7:21 am
solar charger

Last post by FrancisTapon « Tue Sep 08, 2009 2:50 am
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by jaevans » Fri Sep 04, 2009 11:44 am

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Tue Sep 08, 2009 2:50 am
Staying Dry?

Last post by FrancisTapon « Sat May 23, 2009 4:36 am
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by AjaPuppy » Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:49 pm

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Sat May 23, 2009 4:36 am
What shoes are best for backpacking?

Last post by Rick D « Sun Feb 22, 2009 9:12 pm
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by FrancisTapon » Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:37 pm

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Sun Feb 22, 2009 9:12 pm
Urban Camping, Invisible Camping, ParaWilderness

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by FrancisTapon » Tue Nov 25, 2008 6:53 am

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Tue Nov 25, 2008 6:53 am
Stoveless Cooking

Last post by FrancisTapon « Wed Nov 12, 2008 12:54 am
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by FrancisTapon » Sat Mar 31, 2007 9:21 am

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Wed Nov 12, 2008 12:54 am
Maps for Long Distance hiking

Last post by FrancisTapon « Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:30 am
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by falcon » Sun Oct 19, 2008 1:55 am

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Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:30 am
Southbound PCT

Last post by FrancisTapon « Thu Jul 17, 2008 3:17 pm
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by paulnc » Mon Jul 14, 2008 8:52 pm

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Thu Jul 17, 2008 3:17 pm
PCT- Entering U.S. Via Canada

Last post by FrancisTapon « Thu Jul 17, 2008 3:03 pm
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by Jeriatrics » Sat May 03, 2008 9:39 pm

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Thu Jul 17, 2008 3:03 pm
What's a good sleeping bag for cold weather?

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by FrancisTapon » Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:24 pm

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Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:24 pm
How do you do food drops and resupplies on a long hike?

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by FrancisTapon » Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:17 pm

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Sleeping bags and Resupplies on the Appalachian Trail

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by FrancisTapon » Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:38 pm

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Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:38 pm
Staying the course

Last post by FrancisTapon « Thu Jun 05, 2008 4:17 pm
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by malie » Thu Jun 05, 2008 12:05 pm

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Thu Jun 05, 2008 4:17 pm
"Crimean Divide" hike

Last post by Rick D « Wed May 21, 2008 10:20 am
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by Rick D » Thu May 08, 2008 10:07 pm

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Wed May 21, 2008 10:20 am
Golite Stride shorts

Last post by havoc « Wed May 14, 2008 2:55 pm
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by havoc » Fri May 09, 2008 4:23 pm

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Wed May 14, 2008 2:55 pm
Umbrella

Last post by FrancisTapon « Wed May 07, 2008 7:42 pm
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by NB » Thu May 03, 2007 10:09 pm

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Views: 134233

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Wed May 07, 2008 7:42 pm
Appalachian Trail Questions

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by FrancisTapon » Mon Apr 07, 2008 4:58 pm

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Mon Apr 07, 2008 4:58 pm
Preparing for a long walk

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by FrancisTapon » Mon Apr 07, 2008 4:25 pm

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Mon Apr 07, 2008 4:25 pm
Watch for long-distance hiking

Last post by FrancisTapon « Mon Apr 07, 2008 3:05 pm
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by Rick D » Mon Apr 07, 2008 10:33 am

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Views: 46996

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Mon Apr 07, 2008 3:05 pm
What is the best sleeping bag for Colorado?

Last post by FrancisTapon « Sat Apr 05, 2008 1:11 pm
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by FrancisTapon » Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:54 am

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Views: 50463

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Sat Apr 05, 2008 1:11 pm
PCT-Shoes For Snowy Washington

Last post by FrancisTapon « Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:41 pm
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by Jeriatrics » Thu Jan 17, 2008 11:52 pm

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Views: 68950

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Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:41 pm
Tarp No Poles?

Last post by FrancisTapon « Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:28 pm
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by jhaura » Fri Feb 01, 2008 9:25 am

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Views: 47726

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Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:28 pm
Digital camera & mobile device

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by lpolt » Tue Nov 27, 2007 12:47 pm

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Thu Dec 13, 2007 12:26 pm
Tips On Lowering the Pack Weight

Last post by FrancisTapon « Wed Sep 26, 2007 7:06 pm
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by FrancisTapon » Wed Sep 26, 2007 11:36 am

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Wed Sep 26, 2007 7:06 pm
Food and Bugs

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by FrancisTapon » Sun Sep 09, 2007 5:50 pm

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Sun Sep 16, 2007 4:37 am
Foot Care

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by mountain_Cat8 » Thu Jul 05, 2007 3:15 pm

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Thu Jul 26, 2007 10:37 pm
The Jacks R Better No Sniveller

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by FrancisTapon » Tue Jul 17, 2007 12:04 pm

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Tue Jul 17, 2007 12:04 pm
PCT - Water

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by FrancisTapon » Mon Mar 19, 2007 8:37 pm

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Mon Mar 19, 2007 8:37 pm
Cooking on the Trail

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by FrancisTapon » Thu Feb 08, 2007 10:05 pm

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Thu Feb 08, 2007 10:05 pm

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