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I'm planning on a thru hike next year. Not sure of the specifics . Looking at March or April.

Great info! I could kick myself in the butt for all the wasted money I have spent buying gear. I was the typical foolish guy who did not research before buying at the beginning! Now I'm giving away...

Thanks Colter. Any suggestions for defogging etc?

Thank you. I was thinking that switching back to glasses would be more practical, but dreaded it. I figured I would throw it out there for those who have the experience. Glad I did.

Thanks for the response and advice!

Hello everyone,

I'd like to get some feedback from the fellow "poor sighted" people out there who have thru hiked or section hiked. Glasses or contacts? I switched to contacts a few years ago and...

That's good!

I'm budgeting $5k for the trip with at least $10K disposable for when I return. It may seem like overkill but I have to budget for the worse case scenario that I may not have a job when I return. I...

I was originally planning for a NOBO hike starting in March 2014 but started to worry about the financials. I want to make sure I plan for the worst case scenario and have enough money to get by for...

:) Thanks Lone Wolf. I hope you don't have big feet!

Thanks Starchild. I'm not really sure if I would want to go back to my job (position I am in now). I enjoy the people I work with but not necessarily the job itself. Appreciate the reply.

Thanks grgs, I will check on it.

Thank you for your comments Spirit Walker. Very impressive! You seem to maneuver through life just fine and make the most of it.

Thanks hikerboy57. Love the "have no retirement fund, never really intended to live this long". I do have a retirement fund that I could use as "oh *****" money. Thanks for the reply.

Thank you Floyd for the comments. They are very true. I plan to take a few longer hikes between now and when I make the decision. I try and think how to prep for the trail, but then I realize the...

That had to be a really tough decision egomaniac! Owning a home would really make it tough! You seem "all in". I hope the best for you. I have been looking at an April 1 date for 2014.

Thank you Texasgrrl. I think so too. My family and friends tell me it is something for the young (just out of school) or retired. I think I will be working until dead or incapable of working.

Hello everyone. For a year or so now I have been thinking about hiking the Appalachian Trail. For some reason it is something that has been tugging at me constantly. I enjoy getting out and hiking...