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    Sporky

    Knives AND self-defense on A.T.

    Thread Starter: Sporky

    So, when I first (the only time) went on the A.T., I thought I felt pretty comfortable with the place, and the safety aspect. I'm an east coaster, from

    Last Post By: JNI64 Today, 02:40 Go to last post
    SkeeterPee

    Clothing list for AT NOBO hike starting Feb 11

    Thread Starter: SkeeterPee

    Here is what I am thinking of taking at the start in the colder weather. My thoughts are if I get wet I would put wet clothes back on, but it would be

    Last Post By: SkeeterPee Today, 01:15 Go to last post
    ghetto-okie

    US Cellular service?

    Thread Starter: ghetto-okie

    How is the service on the trail in Southern Virginia?

    Last Post By: Slow Trek Today, 00:32 Go to last post
    SkeeterPee

    Ground cover / closed cell foam pad needed for winter hiking?

    Thread Starter: SkeeterPee

    Other times I have went hiking in November I have taken a zlite foam pad in addition to an inflatable mattress pad. Also I have taken a Tyvek ground

    Last Post By: garlic08 Today, 00:03 Go to last post
    FlyPaper

    How many times have you fallen?

    Thread Starter: FlyPaper

    I'm sure I "stumble" at least every day on the trail and likely look kind of goofy as I recover, but rarely has this let to my actually completely

    Last Post By: johnnybgood Yesterday, 22:18 Go to last post
    Storminnorman

    Glasses

    Thread Starter: Storminnorman

    Looking for possible recommendations for bringing glasses on the trail. I think I would want something other than the thinner more delicate frames. Normally

    Last Post By: kestral Yesterday, 22:17 Go to last post