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Thanks. So pants and a T-Shirt should be fine with a light jacket added? I know this is a clothing forum but would a 45 degree sleeping bag be OK? Maybe with a liner?

Chad

I'm going to be doing a section hike from North GA to a little north of Franklin. I'm not to sure on how the weather is going to be up there on the trail at the end of May. What kind of clothing...

I am looking to do another section hike this summer and I would like to pick up where I left off. I stopped right after Blue Mt. and got picked up on 75 (I think that was the road). I will have 5-7...

This quilt seems almost to good to be true. Its only $160.00 and is super light weight. I don't have any experience sewing but i think even paying someone to sew it couldn't be that expensive. Does...

Has anyone ever had any experience with http://thru-hiker.com/projects/down_quilt.php

Its a 17 oz. make it yourself down quilt and you can get everything for around $160.00. I don't have much...

I carry a 2L bladder and a 1L bottle as well. As for leak protection, I keep the bladder outside of my pack liner so that even if it does leak my stuff is safe.

I'm curious though for the people...

I had never heard of Darn Tough socks before either. Is it necessary to wear a liner sock with these socks?

I would take a quick look at the "What to leave home" article

http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=7410

There is a lot of great info there and can defiantly help cut down on your...

Thanks Chief, i will defiantly ask my doctor about Metformin. That would be great if I stayed level through out my thru. I happen to like Metformin because i can get it for free at Publix. :)

i like the idea about writing down what pills are what and what the dosage is. since i have plenty of time before my thru i will be trying several of these ideas out. thanks for all of the...

I will be carrying 2 maybe 3 different pills with me when i hike.

1. Allergy Medication - Terrible allergies
2. Metformin - Diabetic
3. Vitamins - Do i really need these or will i be urinating...

I am planning to be out there March 2014 after school. See ya'll on the trail

Thanks everyone for the comments and suggestions.

Librarygeek - I really like the idea of a savings account. I think i will start that this week. I have already started the ton of research and it...

Very impressed. I have been looking for a good food bag. This one looks like it will fit the bill!

Hello everyone!! I've been a lurker for awhile now and decided it was time for me to introduce myself and ask some questions. I am 23 and work in the IT field for a small business, married, and have...