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Trip contents for Emigrant Wilderness ( 1 2 all ) by Heather-ak	39	46544	06/10/13 06:00 PM by Rick_D
how bad of an idea is Ozark Trail gear? ( 1 2 all ) by Roastduck	39	108228	03/01/18 05:36 PM by 4evrplan
what do you use to hammer in your tent stakes? ( 1 2 all ) by Cesar	38	89445	01/24/08 09:07 AM by randonneur
quick question when tarping in areas with bears... ( 1 2 all ) by Cesar	37	41008	07/13/08 11:47 AM by wandering_daisy
Hammocks 101 ( 1 2 all ) by lori	37	83670	03/14/10 10:44 PM by lori
Starting a fire? ( 1 2 all ) by uRabbit	37	52074	11/14/12 09:30 AM by alrany187
Very First Two Nighter ( 1 2 all ) by Larrold	36	54256	01/18/09 08:21 AM by leadfoot
Carrying the hydration resivour/bladder? ( 1 2 all ) by Samoset	36	48412	10/28/11 10:03 AM by Samoset
getting lost and unlost ( 1 2 all ) by Jimshaw	36	43969	01/15/12 11:45 AM by Gershon
Finding a water source and filtering ( 1 2 all ) by Jackamo	36	47790	02/13/12 03:04 PM by billstephenson
Beginners group ( 1 2 all ) by Jimshaw	35	58160	02/01/10 05:56 PM by Glenn
best stove for a new hiker ( 1 2 all ) by ABcowgrl	35	52600	07/12/12 05:40 PM by lostagain
Basic attire and hygiene questions ( 1 2 all ) by HeikeDog	35	46931	01/27/12 07:54 PM by tybee
Cheap gear for beginners ( 1 2 all ) by Banjopickin	34	43660	11/01/11 12:28 PM by Gershon
Undecided: Bivy or Tent ( 1 2 all ) by ZachBilous	34	48224	04/11/13 07:57 PM by hikerduane
yet another packing list ( 1 2 all ) by kievalina	33	46131	07/13/12 10:41 AM by DieselTwitch
Long walk gear recommendations.... ( 1 2 all ) by Merlyn	33	35748	01/04/12 08:56 PM by Merlyn
New hiker, Again! ( 1 2 all ) by bjshu96	33	39629	06/04/13 08:40 PM by bjshu96
getting back into it, need help with gear selectio ( 1 2 all ) by arolfsen	32	33290	05/25/09 09:39 AM by balzaccom
your top 3 ( 1 2 all ) by johnsonbrad1	32	50693	05/29/09 07:52 PM by wandering_daisy