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<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS">Wheew writes: </FONT>I'm trying to get a visual of SB banging down the trail carrying everything he has ever recommended to us. I have now decided that he has Herculean strength and a pack that weighs in excess of 150 lbs! </DIV>
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<DIV>Switchback replies: Yes, once again the Trail Pirate has been caught. My diabolical plan to make everyone on the trail heavy weight, except me. I will be the only Ultra Light backpacker for 2008 on the trail. Cool. <BR><BR></DIV>
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