00:00 Hey Y'all
00:36 Two=One; One=None/Better To Have It and Not Need It Than To Need It and Not Have It
02:56 Don't Take Your Shoes Off During The Day
03:47 If It's Good Enough For The Military It's Good Enough For Me
06:21 "it's Not Supposed To Rain"
07:02 Cutting Weight Is the Highest Priority
09:28 Whatever An REI Employee Recommends
11:21 You Don't Need To Train For A Thru-hike
13:23 Wait For Someone To Go With You - Don't Go Alone
14:30 "It's Just A Day Hike"
15:30 Any Ole Leaf Will Do
15:55 Try Altras
18:18 You Need Hiking Boots To Go Hiking
20:37 You Have To Break Your Shoes In

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