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#89595 - 02/10/08 06:19 PM first time backpacking
Jester20 newbie Registered: 02/10/08 Posts: 4	hi I have a trip comming up in a few months to Kettle Moraine is that a good place? i was wondering what gear would be good i just bought a eureka k-2 XT and i got my sleeping bag but that is about it. can u guys give me some ideas of other stuff i might need?
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