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#135457 - 06/24/10 01:53 PM Hello
Ghee Buttersnaps Offline
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Registered: 06/24/10
Posts: 3
Loc: Ohio
Hello all, just wanted to post an introduction here. I'm brand new to all this backpacking stuff so I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions. I'm a 20 year old college student so I don't have a lot of money to spend but I've slowly started acquiring gear and I hope to be able to get out onto Ohio's trails sometime this year.

Thanks!

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#135458 - 06/24/10 02:01 PM Re: Hello [Re: Ghee Buttersnaps]
hikerduane Offline
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Registered: 02/23/03
Posts: 2124
Loc: Meadow Valley, CA
Welcome, be sure to research if you can before you buy to save any later regrets. Take your time and save some money. Read as much as you can before asking newbie questions.

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#135460 - 06/24/10 03:04 PM Re: Hello [Re: Ghee Buttersnaps]
Glenn Offline
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Registered: 03/08/06
Posts: 2617
Loc: Ohio
What part of Ohio? I'm from the Dayton area.

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#135467 - 06/24/10 04:10 PM Re: Hello [Re: Ghee Buttersnaps]
OregonMouse Online   content
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Registered: 02/03/06
Posts: 6799
Loc: Gateway to Columbia Gorge
Welcome! If you haven't already found them, there are lots of excellent articles listed in the left-hand column of http://www.backpacking.net/, the home page of this site. Feel free to come back with more questions once you've read the articles!

Another good site for gear selection, with a lot more detail (perhaps too much) is Mark Verber's website. Lots of ideas for gear, from the latest technology to ultra-low-budget alternatives--the latter should be just what you need. Also tons of links to reviews and other sites. Some of the links are dead, but most are still good.

Watch for used gear and check out thrift and military surplus shops.

While I'm from the other end of the country, I have do have some ties to Ohio--have family in the Wilmington area.


Edited by OregonMouse (06/24/10 04:12 PM)
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May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view--E. Abbey

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#135488 - 06/25/10 12:25 AM Re: Hello [Re: Ghee Buttersnaps]
Cstolworthy Offline
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Registered: 12/30/07
Posts: 74
Loc: American Fork, Utah
Welcome! Love the name, I am a fan of Psych!
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A tent is a bad place for an argument, because when you are angry you walk out and slam the flap. How are you supposed to express your anger in this situation? Zip it up really quick? ~Mitch Hedberg

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#135526 - 06/26/10 11:41 AM Re: Hello [Re: Cstolworthy]
Ghee Buttersnaps Offline
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Registered: 06/24/10
Posts: 3
Loc: Ohio
Thank you all for the welcome and the advice. Right now I'm up by Sandusky but I'm going to be going to school in Columbus this fall.

And I'm glad somebody recognized my name. cool I don't watch every episode, but it's a good show.

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#135533 - 06/26/10 08:04 PM Re: Hello [Re: Ghee Buttersnaps]
Glenn Offline
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Registered: 03/08/06
Posts: 2617
Loc: Ohio
Keep me in mind if you're looking for a quick weekend getaway to Hocking Hills (Old Man's Cave) - I work in Columbus a lot (up toward Dublin, with the Ohio Society of CPAs), and I have a few clients down Route 33 toward Logan and (dare I say it) Ohio University.

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#135653 - 06/29/10 11:26 AM Re: Hello [Re: Glenn]
Ghee Buttersnaps Offline
newbie

Registered: 06/24/10
Posts: 3
Loc: Ohio
Thank you! I'll be sure to stay in contact with you. It's good to know an experienced backpacker around here!

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#136023 - 07/10/10 02:29 PM Re: Hello [Re: Glenn]
JPete Offline
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Registered: 05/28/09
Posts: 304
Loc: Eastern Ontario
Good memories, Glenn. Did grad school at OU, and spent a whole lot of time in Hocking Hills, cause it was close and easy access. I think it saved my sanity.

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#136027 - 07/10/10 03:50 PM Re: Hello [Re: JPete]
Glenn Offline
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Registered: 03/08/06
Posts: 2617
Loc: Ohio
I'm a Miami alum - are we allowed to even speak to each other? grin

Actually, having spent some time in Athens, I'd have to say that the biggest difference between Oxford (Miami) and Athens (OU) is that most of our bars have burned down.

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#136042 - 07/11/10 09:09 AM Re: Hello [Re: Glenn]
JPete Offline
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Registered: 05/28/09
Posts: 304
Loc: Eastern Ontario
Thank God they were yours! Actually, I have been back to Athens only once since I graduated in '91. Even then I was a hell of a lot too old for most of the Athens bar scene. A whole lot more comfortable at Old Man cave or over at Lake Hope.

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#136060 - 07/11/10 04:50 PM Re: Hello [Re: JPete]
Glenn Offline
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Registered: 03/08/06
Posts: 2617
Loc: Ohio
Watch it, now, or we'll have to start posting Palmerfest photos! wink

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