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I think it's safe to say that most people only have a once in a lifetime to thru hike the AT. With that said why would you want to be constantly stressed about financial constraints? You probably...

Saprogenic,
I live about 30min from the Batona Trail and plan on doing at least a two night hike of the Batona sometime this fall. Let me know if you want someone to hike with.

I have this book and a Suunto MC-2G mirror compass. I highly recommend both. You're right the Essential Navigator is a very well written, easy to understand book. I find it chockful of very useful...

I have the 15* down Marmot Adventurer. Almost identical to the Marmot Sawtooth but at about 40% the price. The main difference is that the Adventurer weighs in at 2lb 2oz as opposed to the heavier...

While I work hard to keep my pack weight down, I am not an ULer but I will never save weight with survival tools that may someday save my life. While a compass may rarely be necessary on the AT, on...

I'm not surprised by the rudeness. After having spent 15 years following the Grateful Dead, I've experienced my fair share of rudeness. Many people truely are afraid of others who don't fit their...

I've got a North Face synthetic bag my wife purchased for me at the North Face outlet near San Francisco back in 1991. Don't remember the model or temperature rating but do know that at 6+ lbs, I'm...

I use the pot from my GSI Minimalist w/ supplied sip lid & cozy.

My Alpine Design trekking poles from Sports Authority have held up fairly well. The also have shock absorbers but they can be turned on or off. Personally I prefer the little bit of "give" I get from...

Had an EMS near me when I lived in Amherst MA. Good to know they opened one in Collegeville. I live in EHT NJ now but the Collegeville EMS will come in handy when I'm out in Shwenksville for the...

Replace GSI Soloist 1lb 10oz w/ the GSI Minimalist appr 7oz.

If you find the Flash 65 too big, check out the Flash 50, same pack less volume.

Harbor Frieght near me has magnesium fire starters for $2.50.

I love my REI Flash 65. Very comfortable and only 3lbs, 2lbs if you remove the lid and frame sheet.$169. But if your a member you can take your dividend + 20% off now. Plus if you decide you don't...

I'm nearby too. Egg Harbor Twp, NJ. Been hoping to hike the Barons Trail sometime. If you want a partner sometime let me know.

I paid $29.95 for a pair of Alpine Design trekking poles at Sports Authority. The have twist locking mechanisms, carbide tips, shock absorbers (I actually prefer the slight give which BTW, can be...

DVNDSN, Maybe I missed it but I don't see a shelter on your list.

I too also have settled on the REI Flash 65. REI has such a generous return policy I find it hard to justify renting gear, especially a pack. Prior to purchasing the REI Flash 65, I borrowed a...

The Marmot Aspen 15* Adventurer is a 600 FP bag. 2lb 8oz. Almost identical to the Marmot Sawtooth but made exusively for Dicks Sporting Goods. Mine stuffs down to a little larger than a football....

19 years ago while sharing an intimate moment with my then gf now wife Lorimer Park outside Philadelphia we both looked up to find an albino deer about 50yds away. What an incredible sight. One of my...

I for one get a much needed shot of adrenaline from JGB's After Midnight>Eleanor Rigby>After Midnight.

I recommend the Marmot Aspen Adventurer 15 degree bag at Ducks Sporting Goods. This bag is a Ducks exclusive. It is a 600 FP bag. Weight is 2 lbs 8 oz. This bag is almost identical to the Marmot...

Bob S. While I agree with you that GPS is a great technological advance, until battery technology becomes vastly improved, I will always choose to carry a compass on the trail. As to your ascertain...

I initially thought pack covers were a waste of money. "All I needed was a plastic garbage bag as a pack liner" I thought. Then I went on a rainy weekend backpacking trip in Shenandoah NP. While my...

I picked up a Marmot 15 deg Aspen Adventure down bag. Manufactured by Marmot exclusively for Dicks Sporting Goods. Cost me $119. Weighs 2lb 8oz and packs down fairly small. With acompression sack I...