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LearningtoFly

Backpacker // Camper/Hiker // Road Biker // Whitewater Kayaker // Kayaker // Boulderer // Climber

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    Roundabouts Maryville, TN but I like to roam...
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    Howdy. I just graduated college and now I am trying as hard as humanly possible not to grow up, obtain a remotely professional or office-sitting career/job, or have any regularity what-so-ever in my life. I spent three months backpacking in Western Europe and Northern Africa this summer and am quitting my job in March to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. I have no intention of being an adult or having any real responsibilities in the near future, so as soon as I get back from the A.T. I am going to Sub-Saharan Africa to build wells for people who are dying because they don't have access to clean drinking water; and to think we flush it down the toilet every day; with a program called YAV. From there, who knows where I will be or what I will be doing, but I am sure it will be interesting, involve lots of traveling, and will not be associated with careers, desks, phones, or other mind-numbingly boring aspects of American life...

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Best Ultralight Pack on the Market

Osprey Packs Exos 58 Backpack - 3300-3700cu in

Osprey Packs Exos 58 Backpack - 3300-3700cu in

Rating for this product: 5 December 7, 2009

I thru-hiked the A.T. this year with the Osprey Aether 70. I loved the pack and its fit, but by New England I had sent half of the features of the pack home to cut down on weight. Now I am planning for the John Muir Trail next summer and want to go ultralight (or more so, that is). I bought this pack and have taken it on several weekend trips in the Smokies and Joyce Kilmer Forest. It has a great, comfortable fit and all the extra compartments of other Osprey packs, just in a lighter version. With this lighter pack I get to carry my Montbell 15 down sleeping bag and Thermarest pad in the pack for the same weight as the Aether 70 was by itself. It's a no brainer for any long distance hike were weight matters.

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Sport Science Zip T-Neck Wool Jersey - Men's

Sport Science Zip T-Neck Wool Jersey - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 March 30, 2009

Great shirt... I took on a thru-hike of the A.T. and it performed outstandingly for 5 months. I really put it through the test and it came out shining. Now I have two of them

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The North Face Spectrum 23 Tent 2-Person 3-Season

The North Face Spectrum 23 Tent 2-Person 3-Season

Rating for this product: 5 October 21, 2008

This is a great tent overall. It has been through many week long trips in the Smoky Mountains as well as a 2 month backpacking trip through Europe. It is roomier than most two-person tents in my experience and holds up well against all elements. It does create condensation on the inside of the tent after a night of breathing in a damp place. I have encountered this problem with several tents made by other companies also. It is just one of those things you have to deal with; your not supposed to be as comfortable as you are in your bed at home. Overall this is a great tent and a good investment.

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Osprey Packs Aether 70 Backpack- 4000-4400cu in

Osprey Packs Aether 70 Backpack- 4000-4400cu in

Rating for this product: 5 June 3, 2008

The Aether 70L pack is just downright amazing. I took it backpacking through twelve countries in Europe for two months and it held up like a dream. The waist belt can be custom molded to your body at any outdoor store, but if you just wear it around the house for a few hours with about 25 lbs in it the belt will mold to your frame on its own. I (contrary to popular opinion) really like the fact that the pack is top-loading, because when you are backpacking through Europe it would be easy for a pickpocket to steal something out of an outside pocket; whereas, with the Aether 70 I knew my stuff would be safe. I have taken it on several three and five day long trips in the Smokies and on the A.T. and I have nothing bad to say about this pack it all. It is well worth your $$$

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Columbia Trail and Travel Pant - Men's

Columbia Trail and Travel Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 November 27, 2007

These pants were a great buy. They are made of sturdy fabric and materials and look really good too. I was very impressed with these pants, and I ended up buying two more pairs.

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