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Thanks. I have not slackpacked before, but I'm thinking about doing a couple of slack pack days and then the huts, saving myself the weight of a tent and cooking gear, etc. I think I will enjoy it...

I'm a section hiker and I have completed Springer to Hanover, NH.

I typically hike at 2 MPH and do about 18 miles a day.

I have been told that my pace and mileage will be cut in half when I...

I'll be section hiking Vermont over the next 10 days or so. Should I carry my micro-spikes? Anyone been out lately and can report on the trail conditions, if there is still ice/snow in places?

Thanks all. I am flying into Albany and then starting my section hike from Route 9 outside Bennington. It sounds like my best option is to find fuel in Albany before I head to Bennington.

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Does anyone know of a location to buy canister fuel in downtown Bennington, close to the post office or bus station? There is a WalMart, but it is somewhat farther out. I haven't seen any mention of...

I will be section hiking in late May NOBO from Vt. 9 East of Bennington after flying into Albany. I know I can get the bus, but my flight arrives early and I would rather get to the trail asap rather...

I will be section hiking NY and CT, accessing the trail from MTA's Port Jervis line. I intend to stay at Fingerboard the first night because I will not start out until mid-afternoon.

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I have decided to purchase a one-person freestanding tent rather than relying on my bivy, which is just too hot on many nights when I need to be in it to get away from the bugs.

The Big Agnes...

Thanks all, this is helpful information. Much appreciated.

I am planning to section hike from Bear Mountain (arriving by Short Line Bus from Port Authority) to Port Clinton, PA, averaging 15 MPD. Does anyone have a sample itinerary for that section? I have...

I did exactly that section over 6 days about a month ago (8/8/20 to 8/13/20) and saw only 3 other hikers. The solitude was nice. The trail is not too difficult, although it was overgrown when not...

Thanks for the info Dan and treroach.

Dan,

How was your hike? Water supply and trail conditions OK?

I'm planning Atkins to Pearisburg starting August 8.

Thanks.

For the last 10 years or so, I have been using a Therma-Rest Prolite Plus that weighs in at about 23 oz. This seems like a good place for me to lose some weight.

What do you recommend?

I'm a...

I plan to section hike 200 miles NOBO from PA-183 to Bear Mountain over 12 days in late April/early May. This will be my longest hike so far. (I have completed Daleville VA to PA-183 in sections,...