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New Hampshire A.T. Section Hike in May? Logistics and Trail Conditions

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Recipe for backcountry ice cream?

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Keeping a backpack from being stolen whilst sleeping in a tent

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Looking for information about the large circles free of snow that form in the spring around the trunks of large trees?

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What are the pro and cons of vacuum sealed vs mylar bags for DIY dehydrated foods?

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How to teach situational awareness for the outdoors?

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The best solution for carrying a D-SLR when hiking

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Long distance hikes with small children

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Is it poor etiquette to ask fellow backpackers where they have been/where they are going?

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