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I am not sure if this belongs in cooking. I am planning NOBO start in late April/Early May from Springer. I hate to cook. I do like warm tea but...

My breadcrumbs, potentially my life savers. I carry a couple dozen of these on my solo hikes, and would like to suggest that others who have...

A few weeks ago, an energetic, friendly, outgoing, country-boy college student told me that he could never go backpacking alone on the AT for four...

It's coming soon in March, weighs 7oz.: ...

I have stopped researching trail prior to hiking it and it has tremendously improved my experience on trail. Previously while completing my AT...

I'm looking for a durable, fairly lightweight freestanding one- or two-person tent for solo section hikes, mainly on the AT, mainly in warmer months,...

Stupid is as stupid does.... (assuming it's true).

My first backpacking trip of 2021 runs from January 14 to February 3 and becomes a true solo trip as I only see one backpacker in 21 days. The...

What things do you do to prepare for a backpacking trip? Here's my list--- ** Pull out laces/insoles and wash off boots---dry---and coat with...

About a year or a bit more ago I ditched the stove, fuel and all that pertain to cooking on the trail. I have mainly gone to high protein fish...

Where were you during the storm of the century in March of 1993? Any stories of being on trail?

I’ve always wanted to hike in winter, but worry about not being able to find the blazes in snow. Blizzard scenario aside, how easy is it to find the...

I have never camped in the snow and the local forecast for this weekend is 29f degrees all night and 4-6 inches of snow. I would like to test out my...

This poll asks if the ATC should cease handing out the 2000-Miler Certificate. Other groups like the ALDHA could fill the void if there was an...

Another thread got me thinking maybe this post would be useful for some folks in the safety forum. I think most negative interactions between...

I start my thru-hike NoBo in just a few weeks. I'm planning to get a Ursack as my every day (night) food bag. The FAQ on the Ursack website says that...

Hopeful future thru hiker here. I've been lurking for a while and researching, and I was just wondering what opinions were for carrying extra...

Ok ok. I’ve been brain washed! I am going to start backpacking with a chair. My gut says to just get the Chair Zero, but everyone I talk to says...

There are many variables, but what will result in waking up warmer on a cold night - the shelter or the tent? Agreed that on a wet and windy night -...

what's your ultralight shelter of choice?

Hi I'll be thru-hiking the BMT this year. I have a couple of questions for the group. What are your favorite towns/hostels/motels for resupply...

Hi! I know that in the course of thru hiking, it's not uncommon to need to replace your shoes. How do you do this? Do you buy the shoes in advance...

Hi, I Have a pair of Oboz sawtooth low rises. I've never had gaiters before, but I could see wanting them after multiple days of the ATs infamous...

I'll be taking the Concord Coach from Boston Logan to New Hampshire on July 25th. I'm getting back on the trail at Crawford Notch. My question is,...

Hi, I'm thinking of getting a pair of earbuds for backpacking. I'd like to go wireless so that things aren't getting tangled. That being said, I have...

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I'm watching "Daisy Hikes" on YouTube as she hikes south on the Florida Trail. Day 20 video includes an attack by three dogs during a road walk...

I'm interested in trying some arm warmers, such as bikers wear, for hiking in colder temps. My current layering of a silk-weight long sleeve,...

I am on to the next step in finding my gear. I am looking for suggestions for a Light weight down jacket? Thanks

Whenever I see any YouTube hikers prepping for an early start, it seems many of them say they are bringing a sleeping bag liner (usually the...