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The Section Hiker 500

This post marks a milestone on the section hiker blog, as it's the 500th that I've published since starting the site in January 2008. So to commemorate the occasion, I thought I'd tell you a little about the my experience writing the section... 

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New Year’s Resolutions

People think I'm a very goal oriented person. But what I really enjoy the most is the process of achieving difficult goals that may take a long time to attain: I enjoy the journey more then the destination. That's why I make a list of New Year's... 

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New Spinntex Bear Bag System

I've decided to replace my Ursalite bear bag system and replace it with a higher capacity and more robust system that I've assembled myself. If you read my previous post on the Ursalite, you'll see that I had to make modifications to it to... 

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Probars – My Secret Vice

I've become hooked on Probars. Those of you who read my post Powerbar Bakeoff will be amused because I now like them more than Amish powerbars. It was an accident, I swear! In order to do a fair evaluation of Probars, I ordered a dozen from Baker's... 

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Middlesex Fells – Rock Circuit Trail

I went on a 5 mile hike today in the Middlesex Fells, a natural area close to my house that has some of the best hiking near Boston. It was a sunny day and a pleasant 64 degrees. I chose to hike the Rock Circuit Trail because I wanted a good workout and... 

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Seam Sealing a Tarp Tent

I've owned my Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo tarp tent for about a year. When I bought it, I didn't bother seam sealing it and it has withstood many torrential rain storms without any internal dripping whatsoever. This season I plan to spend a lot... 

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Price Comparison Engine

Sectionhiker provides an online gear catalog and price comparison engine that features backpacking and other recreational gear from several online retailers including Backcountry.com, REI.com, MooseJaw.com, e-omc.com and Campsaver.com. Click through to a specific item and you will be presented with the lowest price for it across these fine retailers.

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