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For those of you who felt you were being watched at NBK, I'll just say that you probably were. Yes, maybe by a bear and maybe by a bunch of other little furry creatures, but possibly also by...

We, Bud (NOBO'13) and Grits, have officially decided to start a SOBO'15 thru hike around the first week of July! We are looking forward to meeting our trail family!

Hello everyone! I'm thru-hiking and will be in Harpers Ferry in about a week. I am planning to take a day trip over to DC and am wondering if anyone could offer any suggestions on how to handle that...

Hi, rookie thru-hiker in planning here. I'm trying to cut weight (aren't we all) and was under the impression that switching from a mummy bag to a quilt was a good way to do that. However, when...

I am looking to buy a Canon S100 and just happened to stumble across this thread. Seems like the way to go if you're looking for something small with great quality. However, am I going to miss not...

I'm shopping for a pocket-sized digital camera with superior quality for my thru-hike, but I'd also like to have decent zoom. Unfortunately, you get one or the other in this market. Quality is more...

Whoa. Now that puts things in perspective a little.

And by chili I mean chilly

That's pretty much what I was thinking. So is it pretty chili up North in the late summer?

Fellow Tennessean! I'm in Nashville, used to work in Smithville.

Well, I have an old ski jacket, but that's about it. That's pretty much why I was asking. I haven't bought any of my clothing...

I won't be getting my start on my thru-hike until the first week of May, so I'm wondering what kind of clothing I will need.

Do I need any cold-weather clothing or will I pretty much dodge the...

It looks like you can only charge those using a USB port in a computer, so how did you recharge it? Also, if I'm reading correctly, it takes 8 hours to recharge? I'm guessing something like this...

I do like playing with fire. So maybe that's my answer. Although it could also mean that I'd just be dangerous out in the woods.



Touche.

I appreciate all the posts. I still have no...

Yeah, I was actually looking at that at one point. I guess an extra $25 couldn't hurt. Thanks!

This has been very very helpful.

I love the idea of a tarp tent. The only thing is that I haven't been able to find one for a cost within my budget. Anyone know of a good one $100 or less? ...

Seems like I'm coming across a lot of hikers on here saying that they will tarp instead of tent next time. Why?

What are the benefits and drawbacks of each? I have a 3 lb tent already, but am...

Looking for practical "Here's what to do and how to do it" type publications.

Right now I am halfway through both Ultralight Backpackin' Tips and Walkin' on the Happy Side of Misery. I have...

I'm quitting in April to thru-hike! I don't have any dependents and I have planned ahead by saving enough money to keep me afloat for a few months while I find something new.

Just do it! It...

I'm seriously considering making my own wood burning stove for my thru-hike, but is it really worth it? Am I going to become seriously annoyed at gathering wood and keeping a fire lit every time I...

Thanks, y'all.

Mark, I wish I could, but I can only get one! Pretty awesome though, right?!

I'm beginning the first week of May NOBO and am wondering if a Marmot Plasma +30 bag will be warm enough for me.

Seeing as I'm getting a late start I'm assuming that I won't have to deal much with...