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Stagefright:

And the winner is the Go Lite you suggested. Loving it and it’s also perfect for my wife. I’m also going with an Osprey pack, still deciding on which, but leaning towards the Aether 85 for some shorter stretches of trail. Both will get a good workout this Christmas in the N.F. and GSMNP.

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Can’t find this anywhere online still.

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Was hiking along the Oggeechee River and happened onto a pack of 3 coyotes. First time I’ve ever seen them in the wild so it was very cool.

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Stagefright,

You’ve probably seen this already but thought I’d pass it along. Not really sure what you are looking for but thought it might be on this page.

Blackberry Chargers

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Saw this solar battery charger. Soldius Solar Charger

Not too pricey and it’s on sale right now, no telling what you could buy it for on ebay or craig’s list.

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Birdshooter,

Sorry, that’s just me after a couple of weeks without a shave. I do appreciate the earlier offer of a back shaving though.

TTF
Savannah, Ga

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I agree with Lenny, let’s hear about your overnighter!!

You’re definitely starting out on the right track, seek advice and more advice especially from other hikers that have visited the places on your to do list.

You appear to be buying top notch equipment. I’d recommend getting the Backpack magazine gear guide and also recommend a subscription for the product reviews. They also print a bunch of articles on Yellowstone and the Tetons. Thermarest rule, don’t skimp on that imho.

Lastly, look over Leave No Trace Principles and please live by them.

Good Bushwhacking!

TTF
Savannah, Ga

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National Geographic Adventure is on board (OCT 07 issue). Ugh, Sean Penn’s involved in the movie. Will have to wait for it to come out on the tube or get a pirate copy of it.

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Ouch, hating on the South East, must be a Big 10 fan.

Hiking in the SE. it certainly is no where even close to the vicinity of Savannah, Ga. If it were not for the alligators I’d seriously have to give up hiking except for my Christmas visit back home to Tn/NC. C’mon December get here already.

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Isn’t that the truth? There i was driving 2 hrs to get to the trailhead and suddenly I realize the “trail boss” has used my wallet as the ATM once again. Grrrr, now all I have is a 20. Looks like the NPS gets a fat tip today. Seems like I could get credited for more visits, but alas, I really don’t mind, it’s for a great cause.

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And please don’t be offended if you see me pull a knife out when passing by your lovable and loyal (to you at least) snarling, trying to eat my kid, pit bull. I love dogs on the trail, but some need to stay away from people who didn’t come to the trail to see Kujo.

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30 % of the gear I carry on the trail has got to be a knife. I grew up too close to the area in which “Deliverance” was filmed, plus, I’m related to half of them. So, I strap a knife to just about every available sq inch I can. Squeal like a pig my…a**

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Trail Companion was the closest thing I could find to incompetent, out of shape, completely in over his head, trail guide in the Austrian Alps. Proof once more that you better have your own research done before placing your life in someone else’s hands.

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The coolest for me has to be alligators. I can sit and watch them all day long if they’re willing.

I love seeing black bear cubs climbing up the trees. However, I don’t stick around for long as momma bear is close.

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I just realized that knuckleheads trip to the swamp consisted of 7 items on your list:

1. Lightning
2. Insects
3. Predators
4. Drowning
5. Snakes and Spiders
6. Heat Stress (since he took along one small bottle of water and nothing else).
7. Falling into mouth of alligator since you’re wearing flip flops in a swamp.
ah, why not and….

8. Suicide, c’mon if you do all this wrong, you’re trying to off yourself.

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