Originally Posted by
BillyGr
Just a note - the outskirts of Pittsfield, MA are under 5 miles from Dalton and have both a Price Chopper and a Stop & Shop (Price Chopper is the closest - that plaza also has a (non super) WalMart if you wish, plus an Old Country Buffet for eating.
In the general area is also a Rite Aid (in case you need a drugstore for any reason) and a number of other food places - also a Dick's (not that they have a lot, but possibly some minor supplies).
North Adams also has a Price Chopper (to your right as you hit Route 2) if you wish an alternative to S&S, but it is a somewhat older and smaller store than the S&S so may have a more limited selection. From the databook, looks like 0.7 (PC) vs 0.5 mi (S&S).
Personally from shopping both stores (in general, not these specific locations, and not necessarily for hiking food) they can both have better prices on some items, just depends what's on sale that week vs what you are looking for. No idea on the mentioned Wild Oats (it is a bit further away, to your left (same direction as S&S) as to prices, items etc.