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I have the Murmur and anything I've put in the sleeve behind my back always got bunched up and never stayed flat, including the 1/8 inch foam pad cut to torso length. I noticed other people using the...

Cold windy rainy in Hot Springs right now. Expect rain multiple times a week, learn how to keep your shelter dry and have super fast drying clothes. You don't need a razor I haven't shaved once while...

Baby steps. Ball of foot knees bent back straight you want quick small steps not wide slower steps. You do not want to extend your leg when you climb. That kills your knees. Walk normal like on flat...

I use no pad at all. I heard you can use a tyvek envelope from the post office. That will however not give you any padding but will keep dirt off you and keep you dry for the most part. I just use...

The ghost weighs like 3 oz. don't know how good it is though looks very thin and this guy at Franklin said it isn't windproof but I want to try it and see how it goes but expensive. Cheap rain...

I am on the trail and rarely have I worn any shoes around camp. If you wear shoes during the day while hiking then taking them off at camp is probably the best feeling you will have all day.

I go...

I can honestly say after being out here on the trail for weeks now that you will want some sort of stick at least when hiking. First two days I had nothing and my right knee was killing me. I...

I have the Murmur 36 Hyperlite. I do not recommend it. If you're wanting something very similar though, the MLD Burn CF 38L is a better choice. It is made with a tougher material and only about an...

Are you talking about the Bear Canister rule for camping at Blood Mountain Shelter?

Most people stop and camp at Lance Creek night before and then get an early start and go straight past Blood...

Hi, just came across your post. That was not me and I did not hear of this until now. My gear list has since changed drastically and I never even brought my bivy out here with me. I am currently...

I am at around 20lbs pounds as well but I only carry 4 days of food and a liter of water which is around 8 pounds total for 1.5 pounds of food a day. I want to do 2 pounds a day because I am dropping...

I recently stayed there and met Maggie and we hiked the entire trail together around the property. I met great people there and got great advice. When another hiker told me recently that they were...

Guys if you would like to help me with my big four, send me a PM. I'm still learning..

PM me what you think is wrong with my BIG FOUR. Thanks.

I would love to check out this hostile but I didn't plan on staying at any but you never know. Sounds like a great place though.

I was originally going to start March 1st but maybe I'm glad I will be starting towards the end of the month now. Not that people won't be trying to start April 1st but I should already be near my...

If it's just walking then what is considered hiking??? I wanna know.

Your pack is going to be your most important item besides your shelter. If you are going to invest any money into gear, I highly recommend getting a decent pack. I've looked at those $15 eBay...

Most people have a high BIG 4 weight because of their pack. They use a 2lb plus pack which is completely empty. That means you are carrying 2 pounds regardless with nothing inside so you really want...

The gear list is missing a few items and I haven't gotten around to calculating all the weigh yet (don't have a scale) besides a normal one. I know the bivy isn't ideal at all but my pack is super...

I don't know if I should call it a sleeping bag since it's just a bivy (though it does have a zipper) go figure. Yes, thinlight foam pad 1/8" which is cut down to torso size. The tent is nice but I...

Since I am a barefoot hiker, I regularly soak my feet in a bucket of ice water. I don't recommend doing this as the first time you do it it is pretty painful. I've also been walking on everything...

Is that a lyme in your pocket or are you just ticked to see me? Ok. I won't quit my day job!

Thanks for the advice, I would be scared to mail my pack anywhere with what it cost me and how long it would take to replace everything. Just mail unimportant stuff that you may not be able to bring...

To save money and stay clean, I purchased a basin off of eBay that weighs only 2.4 oz and under $3. Think sponge baths inside your tent, that is how I will save money instead of trying to grab a...