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I have a May 5 start date and want to do an easy pace...which would have me finishing the trail early to mid October.

What kind of weather,temps,precipitation can I expect up in Oregon and...

You're all right. It is *****ty of me. Our ecosystems are precious, and the permits are there for a reason. I will abide by my permit date if I cannot re register on feb 16th when there is a re...

Definitely Not asking to break any laws here. Pretend Im not implying anything, it makes answering a lot easier. Less judgement. I'm Asking the simple question if and how they're enforced.

Thanks, man, I appreciate your reassuring words. No one likes a stressed out hiker! I know. But 30 mile days aren't my kinda hike. starting in May ,thought maybe not Late late, does make me feel like...

Look, I knew I was gonna catch flack on here for the question. I probably come off as some d bag. Im not. I promise, I KNOW rules apply to me! My job in the summers for the last TEN YEARS has been on...

What's the enforcement like for checking permits? I need to start earlier than my date.

All I could get was a May 5 start date, it's just too late for me. My AT hike was a race to katahdin because...

The earliest I could get a permit for was May 5th...a cpl weeks later than I wanted to start but all others were full before that!ni can re try on 16th but still tough.

one...in your...

Thanks so far for responses! I am more than happy and willing to use a canister. I was just curious of logistics. Is it possible to RENT one at Kennedy meadows and mail it back for NoBos, or do you...

At what miles Are bear canisters require for on pct? Are there places to rent/buy one nearby? Or...is it possible to not use canister and jus camp by nps bear boxes each night instead?

Also,just...

Hey there. Just gathering thoughts, opinions: Smartphone or NO smartphone for my thru hike of the pct this year.

I thru hiked the AT 3 years ago with none. Ive never owned a smartphone in my...

He's just leaving Hot Springs

spiCes &herbs : so light! so versatile! they can really change a meal in
just a PINCH!

I'm curious...
what's in YOUR spice kit?

are you the salt& pepper only type?
is garlic a necessity?...

fear of boredom

Found a cheapo acrylic sweater in Goodwill - light, warm. Couldn't find any wool. Need it as a layer for cool hike days, around camp on my thru hike comin up (NoBo April 21). People have some input...

These items dont spoil, and dehyrdated weighs nada. True. But am I supposed to carry all that extra stuff around if I don't need it? i.e. the olive oil. I could buy a small plastic bottle of it in...

Are bounce boxes necessary if I don't want to waste the xtra food I find myself with on resupply days?

I imagine it is especially true on bulk items i.e. Olive oil , peanut butter , jelly, spices...

Starting the AT GAME on 4/21. I am still not totally sure on the clothing front. Below are some of the items I'm taking that I still have some questions about...Please note this not my entire...

Okay...so I took the step & bought a Paperwhite. If I wasn't hiking the trail I would never buy one. As others pointed out above, I think eReaders lack a certain romanticism. You can't curl up to...

Just wondering if people have thoughts/experiences with a Kindle on the trail versus books? As a big reader, I was thinkin the pros of a Kindle is it's lighter and I'd have an endless library... cons...