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“Thruhiker.com has 6inch and 7inch Ti stakes pretty cheap.”

“The hardened Al stakes are OK too (Kelty No-bendums were on sale at REI.com)”

“If you've ever pinched a tent pole at the connection point, you'll know why having pliers in the woods makes sense.

I agree with the sentiment that, generally, lightweight items and simplicity seem to go hand in hand. A few of my favorite lightweight/easy-to-use items include:

Lightweight cook setup (inc. cat can stove, stand, locking pot grippers, aluminum pot, ti spork, and aluminum plate/lid)

tarp”

“Since I started using trekking poles I leave the tent poles at home. Keep in mind this only applies to short straight poles, not the flexible ones used in dome tents.

I also use only one detergent for all of my washing needs, personal washing and doing dishes. Sunlight in a small squeeze bottle is a good dish cleaner and leaves me smelling lemony fresh.”

“gutter hanger spikes make nifty lightweight and CHEAP tent/tarp stakes.”

“Bring I guy and just look cute. They'll carry everthing.
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“Tahoe, some minor changes in your cooking arrangements and you'll not even have to carry detergent on the trail.”

“Hey great idear Snow! I'll do that on my longer distance hikes.

Hey nig, since you're postin' here, I just saw who SuperTroll WAS NOT, on WD's pix at his recent trip. I am very sorry for being a pain to ya over you're being ST. Note: I'm not lickin' your sak, but... I was/am dead wrong, and I do want you to know that I'm sorry.”

“Hey naked ape, since you're postin' here, I now know who SuperTroll IS, and it ain't you! I am very sorry for being a pain to ya over you're being ST. Note: I'm not lickin' your sak, but... I was/am dead wrong, and I do want you to know that I'm sorry.

damn, i'm lazy.”

“Pssshhh! No need Apeman. It’s gone and in the past. I was prolly more of a jackass over that than you were.













No chance on that sak lickin’ though? No? Ok, just act like I never asked. 8)”

“ROTFLMMFAOTIPAMSH!!!!!!!”

“I provided this commentary under another subject, camp chairs, so I hope no one minds the repeat. When I camp on the AT in PA, I pack along a closed cell gardener's kneeling pad. It's 1"x8"x15" and weighs 3oz. I purchased it (two pack) at a local Kmart. It slips neatly between the bottom compartment framepack and my sleeping bag. There are very few soft spots to sit on along our section of the AT, and this item comes in very handy wherever we sit, including rock chairs around the fire ring. Light weight and cheap.”

“LMAO Right on nig! Radman it was only a few months back that I found out y'all thought it was ME that was ST! Blew me the phruk away to say the least, hehe. Radster ya musta been a'foulin ole nekkid to others about the ST ordeal, LOL!”

“c'mon, youse guyz, ease up, the folks who met me will iI think tell ya I ain't all that bad, you all gave each other a ration, and I TOLD you it wasn't Nigel, or Rad; this was all bad 'cause ya just didn't like trolls...period.
There is good and bad in everything...glad the ST thing is over for those of you who accused each other....(Though I still don't know why it was such a problem, I never flamed anyone or posted on a topic that was controversial).”

“i'll bet that supertroll is walkindude!”

“LMAO!”

“LOL right on rad! Nahh, ST a mystery dude I ain't yet had the pleasure of meetin.”

“glad the ST thing is over for "those of you who accused each other"


Over? OVER?! It ain't over 'til ol' Nige gets his sak licked! Where's Sarabelle?”

“i kno hoo it iz, tho.”

“I reckon' one I will too radman. LOL g'luck on your, uhh quest Nige, hehehe.”

“er, I meant to say "one DAY I will too", blame that on my Newcastle I will....”

“Just tried one of those Cool Mint Listerine Oral Care Strips , and WOW do those things pack a punch. If they really do sanitize like they say, they'd be a great extra added item for ontrail oral hygene after brushing.”

“My favorite lightweight items are:

1. 19 oz. GoLite pack

2. 1 lb. silnylon tarp

3. 2 lb. 14 oz. down bag

These three items alone shaved 10 pounds off my pack weight.”

“The 1-2-3 numbers make my message confusing. Should be:

19 oz. GoLite pack

1 lb. silnylon tarp

2 lb. 14 oz. down bag”

“Haven't tried the strips yet. I use dental powder instead of toothpaste. Lighter, and I put it in a small container and take only what I need. Don't need much. I can spit it out (more info than you need) instead of rinsing with ice cold water. Jes make sure you don't accidentally tip the container over, or open it up when its windy. If you do, make sure your partner has extra to borrow.”

“Where do you buy tooth powder? Is it just dried out toothpaste?”

“It's usually near the toothpaste. You can also use baking soda but it tastes nasty.”

“yeah, those Listerine things kick ass! but let me warn you, if you think they might make you trip, you'd be mistaken. aaaahahahahaaha... ;-P”

“"i'll bet that supertroll is walkindude!"
radagast
02:11:00 PM
12/11/01


Damn Your good!! What gave it away?”

“Ruffian?”