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Posted: 2/28/2020 4:42:40 PM EDT

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If this will be your final qualifying hike for 3rd Class Battle Buddy, or if you have already completed 3rd Class and not been formally awarded, please post below letting us know.

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I have achieved the standard for bb 3rd class, but have not yet been formally awarded. I'll be bringing my piss cutter tomorrow.

Posted: 2/28/2020 4:54:06 PM EDT

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Checkin in.

Posted: 2/28/2020 5:06:25 PM EDT

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Haven't been formally awarded.

Same here

Posted: 2/28/2020 5:12:51 PM EDT

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Anyone seen or experimented with making a cargo board/shelf for the FILBE? The Alice has a very handy shelf you can buy, but the newer packs don’t seem to have anything.

Here’s what I have

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This is what gave me the idea:

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And what I’ve achieved with $8

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I plan on getting some buckles and cleaning up the zip ties and the rest of the mounting tie downs. I wanted something that wasn’t permanent so I can throw the main pack back on the frame if need be.

Posted: 2/28/2020 5:20:23 PM EDT

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Hope y'all have space for another new hiker, I'm hoping to make it out there tomorrow morning.

Posted: 2/28/2020 5:29:22 PM EDT

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I'll be with you guys in spirit and hiking up the Northfork of the Flathead to test out the range on my new radio and convert money into noise with my new Max-11/15.

Posted: 2/28/2020 5:38:22 PM EDT

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Anyone seen or experimented with making a cargo board/shelf for the FILBE? The Alice has a very handy shelf you can buy, but the newer packs don’t seem to have anything.

Here’s what I have
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/405668/25CDD664-8D3B-4558-BD18-E6ADD45673D7_jpe-1294920.JPG

This is what gave me the idea:
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/405668/9259F600-1CC0-4809-9470-F501F4BCDC6B_jpe-1294921.JPG

And what I’ve achieved with $8
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/405668/8A59AFD8-E382-4459-9AD0-B2FCF5A2863A_jpe-1294937.JPG
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/405668/E6B49E7F-8333-497F-B20B-E63845CC60E8_jpe-1294939.JPG

I plan on getting some buckles and cleaning up the zip ties and the rest of the mounting tie downs. I wanted something that wasn’t permanent so I can throw the main pack back on the frame if need be.

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Tell me this is what you are hiking with tomorrow?

Posted: 2/28/2020 5:41:01 PM EDT

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Hope y'all have space for another new hiker, I'm hoping to make it out there tomorrow morning.

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Yep. Welcome!

Posted: 2/28/2020 5:41:23 PM EDT

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I'll be with you guys in spirit and hiking up the Northfork of the Flathead to test out the range on my new radio and convert money into noise with my new Max-11/15.

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Jealous.

Posted: 2/28/2020 6:09:06 PM EDT

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Shift the boxes down and put the saw on top, blade pointed down.

That makes it a lot easier to deploy when you set the pack down.

You don't need a whole lot to secure the saw if you've got a friction strap around the handle and the scabbard secured. I carry a saw on a dirtbike around the my property using the same principle.

Posted: 2/28/2020 6:11:15 PM EDT

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Got all my gear together. Did a 3 mile practice and didn't die. Looking forward to it.

Posted: 2/28/2020 6:19:20 PM EDT

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Provisions for after hike

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WTC - all day sub?

Posted: 2/28/2020 6:20:53 PM EDT

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WTC - all day sub?

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That's an all week sub

Posted: 2/28/2020 6:22:57 PM EDT

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Anyone seen or experimented with making a cargo board/shelf for the FILBE? The Alice has a very handy shelf you can buy, but the newer packs don’t seem to have anything.

Here’s what I have
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/405668/25CDD664-8D3B-4558-BD18-E6ADD45673D7_jpe-1294920.JPG

This is what gave me the idea:
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/405668/9259F600-1CC0-4809-9470-F501F4BCDC6B_jpe-1294921.JPG

And what I’ve achieved with $8
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/405668/8A59AFD8-E382-4459-9AD0-B2FCF5A2863A_jpe-1294937.JPG
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/405668/E6B49E7F-8333-497F-B20B-E63845CC60E8_jpe-1294939.JPG

I plan on getting some buckles and cleaning up the zip ties and the rest of the mounting tie downs. I wanted something that wasn’t permanent so I can throw the main pack back on the frame if need be.

Tell me this is what you are hiking with tomorrow?

Of course

Posted: 2/28/2020 6:26:44 PM EDT

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I’m gonna sit this one out. I’ve been hoping my hip would have started feeling better before the weekend. But that’s not the case.

I’m old enough now to realize that discretion is the better part of valor. Twenty years ago I would just fo.

I’m glad to see someone else stepped up to bring some sausages. I’m still looking forward to the swap meet on the 14th.

Have fun tomorrow.

Also I previously responded to the survey , so scratch 2 from your tally Whiskers.

Posted: 2/28/2020 6:27:25 PM EDT

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Anyone seen or experimented with making a cargo board/shelf for the FILBE? The Alice has a very handy shelf you can buy, but the newer packs don’t seem to have anything.

Here’s what I have
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/405668/25CDD664-8D3B-4558-BD18-E6ADD45673D7_jpe-1294920.JPG

This is what gave me the idea:
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/405668/9259F600-1CC0-4809-9470-F501F4BCDC6B_jpe-1294921.JPG

And what I’ve achieved with $8
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/405668/8A59AFD8-E382-4459-9AD0-B2FCF5A2863A_jpe-1294937.JPG
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/405668/E6B49E7F-8333-497F-B20B-E63845CC60E8_jpe-1294939.JPG

I plan on getting some buckles and cleaning up the zip ties and the rest of the mounting tie downs. I wanted something that wasn’t permanent so I can throw the main pack back on the frame if need be.

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that's awesome.

Posted: 2/28/2020 6:30:34 PM EDT

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I’m gonna sit this one out. I’ve been hoping my hip would have started feeling better before the weekend. But that’s not the case.

I’m old enough now to realize that discretion is the better part of valor. Twenty years ago I would just fo.

I’m glad to see someone else stepped up to bring some sausages. I’m still looking forward to the swap meet on the 14th.

Have fun tomorrow.

Also I previously responded to the survey , so scratch 2 from your tally Whiskers.

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Hopefully we'll still get 40

Posted: 2/28/2020 6:38:11 PM EDT

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You’re gonna make me feel bad for not being able to field a whole team.

Sorry to disappoint

Posted: 2/28/2020 6:39:11 PM EDT

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If I hike with a BAR does that count as the full 45 pounds?

Posted: 2/28/2020 7:11:57 PM EDT

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Hopefully we'll still get 40

You’re gonna make me feel bad for not being able to field a whole team.

Sorry to disappoint

You're smart to not injure yourself further. There's always gonna be more hikes.

Not a single guy has made them all.

Posted: 2/28/2020 7:12:27 PM EDT

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It counts as giving me a boner. Tell you what

Posted: 2/28/2020 8:29:27 PM EDT

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A radio freq ought to be designated pre-hike so anybody showing up after we stepoff can get in touch.

Posted: 2/28/2020 8:33:55 PM EDT

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MURS1? Any reason not to use that? MURS2 as backup.

Posted: 2/28/2020 8:40:16 PM EDT

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I won’t get to use the call sign I paid $70 for on MUR1 :)

I’ll find out if the UV5R is capable of even typing in that frequency.

Did anyone sign up for imitation crabmeat yet?

Posted: 2/28/2020 8:52:16 PM EDT

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That's fine as long as everyone knows ahead of time.

Posted: 2/28/2020 9:05:03 PM EDT

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Posted: 2/28/2020 9:09:11 PM EDT

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Anyone seen or experimented with making a cargo board/shelf for the FILBE? The Alice has a very handy shelf you can buy, but the newer packs don't seem to have anything.

Here's what I have
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/405668/25CDD664-8D3B-4558-BD18-E6ADD45673D7_jpe-1294920.JPG

This is what gave me the idea:
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/405668/9259F600-1CC0-4809-9470-F501F4BCDC6B_jpe-1294921.JPG

And what I've achieved with $8
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/405668/8A59AFD8-E382-4459-9AD0-B2FCF5A2863A_jpe-1294937.JPG
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/405668/E6B49E7F-8333-497F-B20B-E63845CC60E8_jpe-1294939.JPG

I plan on getting some buckles and cleaning up the zip ties and the rest of the mounting tie downs. I wanted something that wasn't permanent so I can throw the main pack back on the frame if need be.

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Now that's what I call rucking.

Posted: 2/28/2020 9:25:53 PM EDT

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It counts as giving me a boner. Tell you what

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It’s not that kinda hike.

Posted: 2/28/2020 9:39:07 PM EDT

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It’s not that kinda hike.

Right???

BullRun not BrokeBack

Posted: 2/28/2020 9:57:43 PM EDT

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It’s not that kinda hike.

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Right???

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I'M SORRY YOU GUYS DON'T LIKE FULL AUTO 30-06

I'M AN AMMOSEXUAL RESPECT MY LIFE CHOICE

Posted: 2/28/2020 10:02:42 PM EDT

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Bump

@ben

I’ve met the 3rd Class reqs:
Pearl Harbor Day
Manassas
Two Hunter Station night hikes

I think you marines call those caps something different than us grunts in the army. LOL

Posted: 2/28/2020 10:09:12 PM EDT

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@lexconcord

I’m not sure how long we can stay after the hike, but I’ll bring some goodies.

Anyone know the rules on beverages at the park?

Posted: 2/28/2020 10:40:21 PM EDT

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I’m not sure how long we can stay after the hike, but I’ll bring some goodies.

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Beverages are fine. I’m bringing some too.

Posted: 2/28/2020 10:45:23 PM EDT

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I'M SORRY YOU GUYS DON'T LIKE FULL AUTO 30-06

I'M AN AMMOSEXUAL RESPECT MY LIFE CHOICE

Stay awesome. You’re my spirit animal. No homo.

Posted: 2/28/2020 10:48:36 PM EDT

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I’m not sure how long we can stay after the hike, but I’ll bring some goodies.

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@skydive70

Looking forward to hanging with you again for however long that is brother.

Concealed means concealed

I’m bringing an alternate/ low key drinking vessel. Walmart Yeti clone.

ETA; I didn’t see any prohibitions listed on the website or FAQ’s. So I’d assume GTG.

Posted: 2/28/2020 11:36:00 PM EDT

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After having done my first hike with Troop 556 and my second with the Carolina Boogaloo Bois, this will be my third qualifying hike if I can make it.

Depending on how the Trump rally in North Charleston goes down this evening, I may wind up being a late scratch. Just don’t see having enough time to make it to Virginia by 1100.

Then again, the rally is first come-first serve and there have been folks in line camping out all night so I may not even be able to get in the rally. Only time will tell.

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@CaptColtMossberg let us know if you are coming soon as you know...

Posted: 2/28/2020 11:54:45 PM EDT

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It's been a week of long hours with class and the end of our first fiscal quarter at work. I've been on the edge of going but haven't wanted to commit since I'm not sure how I'll be feeling. Lock me down as a hard maybe.

Posted: 2/28/2020 11:59:14 PM EDT

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Looking forward to hanging with you again for however long that is brother.

Concealed means concealed

I’m bringing an alternate/ low key drinking vessel. Walmart Yeti clone.

ETA; I didn’t see any prohibitions listed on the website or FAQ’s. So I’d assume GTG.

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@LexConcord NPS website says alcohol is prohibited .

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Posted: 2/29/2020 12:25:34 AM EDT

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I will see you all tomorrow.

Posted: 2/29/2020 7:30:27 AM EDT

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@LexConcord NPS website says alcohol is prohibited .

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Looking forward to hanging with you again for however long that is brother.

Concealed means concealed

I’m bringing an alternate/ low key drinking vessel. Walmart Yeti clone.

ETA; I didn’t see any prohibitions listed on the website or FAQ’s. So I’d assume GTG.

@LexConcord NPS website says alcohol is prohibited .

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https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/75361/0DFECB7A-23C4-4AC1-89F7-FCAC2BFE1E09_jpe-1295517.JPG

Missed that.

Good catch - thanks

Posted: 2/29/2020 9:00:17 AM EDT

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Now I am ready

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Posted: 2/29/2020 9:12:35 AM EDT

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Anything else need to be brought for afterwards?

Plates, trash bags?

Posted: 2/29/2020 9:16:17 AM EDT

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Not sure what’s going on up there but my ETA has changed from 10:10 to 10:47 over the last 8 minute of driving. Suggest folks heading NB check their route again.

Posted: 2/29/2020 9:27:14 AM EDT

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I've got some sodas and a pack of hotdogs to supplement.

Posted: 2/29/2020 9:39:02 AM EDT

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Ok something nasty must have happened on 95. Passed "road closed" signs and Google says 35 extra minutes. As of now it says 1053 arrival but im not sure I believe that. The Hampton roads crew (and anyone else coming from South) might be late. Potentially significantly.

Is it too late to push the time back?

ETA we found a work around. Back on track for 1030-1045

Posted: 2/29/2020 9:40:20 AM EDT

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I really wanted to attend, but won’t be able to make it. We’ve been in the hospital all week with our 1 year old daughter.

Hope you all have a good time.

Posted: 2/29/2020 9:40:44 AM EDT

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Ok something nasty must have happened on 95. Passed "road closed" signs and Google says 35 extra minutes. As of now it says 1053 arrival but im not sure I believe that. The Hampton roads crew (and anyone else coming from South) might be late. Potentially significantly.

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Keep us updated. If there's an issue it's definitely south. 66W is flowing from NoVA/DC/MD

Respect to you guys putting in miles to attend.

Posted: 2/29/2020 9:47:21 AM EDT

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95 NB is SHUT DOWN at exit 87.

Turn on waze and get off south of there I made it to exit 84 and am back to a 1020 arrival time. The back up is reaching there now though so anyone behind me might not get to that exit.