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Post by WILL on May 29, 2012 16:56:19 GMT -7
As long as the skeeters don't get too bad, you might just make it. Need more TP though.............Also.............What is a "Whore Bath?" Thanks, WC Usually eating just dried food. burning an ungodly amount of calories and sweating so much tends to slow down my system. Kind of like eating MREs and humping an army pack all day in the dessert..... Know what I mean? Whore bath- Lather up a wash rag. Scrub your face, pits and lastly, crotch....always in that order, never the other way. Rinse off, clean your wash rag real good.
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Post by woodscustom on May 29, 2012 17:36:11 GMT -7
I knew what it was. But the neighbor kid (7 Years old) didn't.
THANKS WILL.
WC
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Post by onidah on May 29, 2012 19:10:13 GMT -7
I just bought a wood burning backing stove (Emberlit) and can't wait to try it out on the trail. I like the idea of not having to carry fuel with me. I made the switch to wood-burning stoves for backpacking about 15 years ago and haven't looked back. Which version of the Emberlit did you get? I like the idea of not having to break the sticks up into little pieces. In addition to small wood-burning stoves for backpacking, I have some Stovetec rocket stoves that I use when car camping. I like being able to just continuously feed the larger sticks into the burn chamber. Onidah
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Post by onidah on May 29, 2012 19:16:28 GMT -7
I know that the leatherman has other uses besides a pot lifter, but I choose to carry an MSR Lite pot lifter and a small pocket knife instead - to save weight.
Other than that, it looks like you have the important stuff covered.
For food, I usually plan on 1 pound per day. Most of what I carry in terms of food looks a lot like what you have pictured. I even package things the same way for individual meals.
Have a good trip.
Onidah
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Post by Georgia Survivor on May 29, 2012 19:42:23 GMT -7
I just bought a wood burning backing stove (Emberlit) and can't wait to try it out on the trail. I like the idea of not having to carry fuel with me. I made the switch to wood-burning stoves for backpacking about 15 years ago and haven't looked back. Which version of the Emberlit did you get? I like the idea of not having to break the sticks up into little pieces. In addition to small wood-burning stoves for backpacking, I have some Stovetec rocket stoves that I use when car camping. I like being able to just continuously feed the larger sticks into the burn chamber. Onidah I got the Emberlit Titanium stove. It has an opening in the front that allows you to continuously feed bigger, longer sticks. Just weighs 5.45 oz. I was very impressed in my tests at home in the backyard. Not quite as fast to boil water as my Pocket Rocket, but still did a nice job. Since it disassembles for packing it takes up practically no space. And I love the idea of not having to pack fuel. O.S.
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Post by rollerpig on May 29, 2012 20:17:15 GMT -7
Have fun Will. We were in the SMNF last week and there wasn't really that many bugs. Just a few gnats in some places. We did get some good pics of bears and other wildlife. From what the locals said there was an unusually high number of bears out. We seen 11 in 2 drives through Cades Cove.
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Post by 720flysurvive on May 29, 2012 20:31:44 GMT -7
Whore Bath: Take a wet rag and wipe down all nessasary areas...including privates...ready for next coustomer.... You couldn't be any clear? Have a good trip And as far as hanging food. I started use a canvas groegy bag. Reson being that it's light, there's no net holes to allow insects in and if you tie the handles in a over hand knot it becomes squirrel proof Just a tid bit
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Post by WILL on May 30, 2012 5:29:51 GMT -7
Have fun Will. We were in the SMNF last week and there wasn't really that many bugs. Just a few gnats in some places. We did get some good pics of bears and other wildlife. From what the locals said there was an unusually high number of bears out. We seen 11 in 2 drives through Cades Cove. I'm debating bringing my S&W Bodyguard .380.
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Post by Lawdog2705 on May 30, 2012 7:26:01 GMT -7
Whore Bath: Take a wet rag and wipe down all nessasary areas...including privates...ready for next coustomer.... ROFLMAO! I've never heard it called that before!
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Post by 720flysurvive on May 30, 2012 15:13:42 GMT -7
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Post by karatediver on May 30, 2012 15:46:05 GMT -7
Whore Bath: Take a wet rag and wipe down all nessasary areas...including privates...ready for next coustomer.... I always thought it was a little baby powder and spray on deoderant or perfume before the next customer. I guess we got lower standards around here!
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Post by thywar on May 30, 2012 16:27:41 GMT -7
I'd be taking the bodyguard.. and an extra clip + I probably won't ever travel anywhere anymore without something.. I can always lock it in the trunk but I'm not going into any remote sites (yeah I know it'll probably look like a mall out there,.. I hope not) without carrying
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Post by scoper27 on May 30, 2012 17:09:14 GMT -7
Have fun Will. We were in the SMNF last week and there wasn't really that many bugs. Just a few gnats in some places. We did get some good pics of bears and other wildlife. From what the locals said there was an unusually high number of bears out. We seen 11 in 2 drives through Cades Cove. I'm debating bringing my S&W Bodyguard .380. I would seriously consider bringing it, I've seen quite a few and there have been a lot of reports of bears. And I believe you said you would be staying at the shelters? Bears will be close to these also.
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Post by COB on May 30, 2012 20:31:27 GMT -7
Looks like you've about got it covered. Have a great outdoor experience. Are you taking the kids along this time?
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Post by WILL on May 31, 2012 2:36:19 GMT -7
Both kids want to go.
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