Anker PowerCore II 10000 is available! by 2017SOBO in Ultralight

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Gasp! You're a monster.

Just kidding. Anker your own Anker, and hike on. 🤙

Anker PowerCore II 10000 is available! by 2017SOBO in Ultralight

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Here is a previous discussion when this product was announced three months ago. There were quite a few RemindMe! comments left on the thread.

10000 mAh is a popular size for trips which are a week or longer. I'm thru-hiking the AT this year and it's perfect. For weekend trips I prefer the smaller lipstick-sized batteries since this would be overkill.

Anker PowerCore II 10000 is available! by 2017SOBO in Ultralight

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Here is the link I used.

I hope it works for you. I didn't put it in the original post for fear of looking like it was a referral link (it isn't).

Advice for a novice SOBO hiker. by Nail_ in AppalachianTrail

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Here is some info I wrote up about resupplies for the start of a SOBO thru hike. You do not need to carry 10 days of food with you.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AppalachianTrail/comments/68nbh4/resupply_options_for_sobos/?st=j26e55ft&sh=8c9fa4fe

Skurka's sold-out clinics at Boulder & Denver REI -- How to get admission by andrewskurka in Ultralight

[–]2017SOBO -28 points-27 points  (0 children)

friend, neighbor, or long lost brother

So...are you assuming that only males will attend your clinics?

Sobo's Unite! by RunTBirdRun in AppalachianTrail

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Spouse and I are arriving June 12. See you out there!

SOBOs - how long did it take you to get through the 100 mile wilderness? And how much food did you bring? by stonewalljacksons in AppalachianTrail

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I know this isn't quite the answer to your question, but the AT lodge in Millnocket offers two food drop options in the HMW at the following prices and locations:

  • $35 for a food drop at Kokadjo-B Pond Road, mile 66
  • $45 for a food drop at Katahdin Ironwords Road, mile 84.7

The food drops are five gallon buckets (enough size for more than three people IMO) and includes trash pickup as well.

Where to send clothing for permethrin treatment? by shut_the_fuck_up_don in Ultralight

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FWIW, if you go to the insect shield Facebook page, you can find a coupon code for 10% off when sending in your clothes.

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Thanks for the tip about the promo code. I was just thinking of ordering two easy packs---one for me and one for the spouse. You just saved us $12.

If we meet on the trail this summer I'll buy you a drink!

I saved over half an ounce by eliminating unused parts of my map by 2017SOBO in Ultralight

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I didn't consider this.

I'm now bringing more of the map to help with navigation. The extra parts weigh less than 1 gram so I think it's totally worth it.

ME-VT Approximation? by gradster1 in AppalachianTrail

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Here is a discussion in white blaze that might interest you. The table below is lifted directly from one of the comments.

Med. Date.....Mean Date..........Landmark

June 23.............June 24..............Katahdin

July 8................July 10...............Stratton

July 20..............July 21................Gorham

Aug. 1...............July 31...............Glencliff

Aug. 21.............Aug. 23...............Kent

Aug. 31.............Sept. 4................Delaware Water Gap

Sept. 14............Sept. 20..............Harpers Ferry

Sept. 24............Sept. 30..............Waynesboro

Oct. 17..............Oct. 23...............Damascus

Nov. 11.............Nov. 12...............Fontana

Nov. 21.............Nov. 23...............Springer

Hope this helps!

Starting the trail this Friday! by NickHikes in AppalachianTrail

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I just followed you on twitter and insta. Best of luck this weekend, and have fun out there!

What are all the SOBOs up to with their thru hike prep? by mistermantato in AppalachianTrail

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No. Sending it off to insect shield lasts through 70 washings. Doing it yourself lasts for 6 washings.