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Unless you love it, I’d recommend swapping out your hammock. ENOs are notoriously heavy and short. You could do a nice Dutchware Gear 11’ netless for cheap (or easily make your own). Also consider...

+1 for Dutchware Gear. I have a netless, half-wit, and Chameleon and they are all great. Super light and durable and great to use.


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I'm not providing any technical expertise, but I have this and my experience is that it works well, just not as well as a stove that is designed to be more efficient with less gas (e.g. Jet boil). ...

I have one, it works fine. It is very flimsy but if you are careful it will last. Also, the fuel efficiency is not very good so expect it to take longer to boil water. This will mean more canisters...

The first thing you'll learn/hear at HammockForums is to review as many of Shug's tutorial videos on YouTube. He's the go-to guru and does a great job educating noobs. I definitely recommend getting...

I am hammmocking the whole way for my thru next year. Will bring a Z-lite for ground/shelter sleeping if absolutely required.


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I'm a big fan of the Osprey Talon. I keep a pack weight at 15lb and the 44L is perfect. Osprey has a new UL line coming out next year though, possibly worth waiting for. Weight comes in at 37 oz. ...

Oh yes, should have clarified. I'm looking forward to all the people I'll meet on the trail and hike with! This is for a permanent thru-hiking partner day in and day out ... more for her peace of...

I am planning a NOBO thru in 2018. Not set on a date yet, but likely around the March 1st time frame so I can hopefully finish by mid-July. Still trying to find a hiking partner though, as I'm ok...

BEWARE. The medical opinion of Coconut Oil consumption has changed with recent research.

From USA Today a couple days ago...

"The American Heart Association recently released a report advising...

I used an Ursack instead of a bear can while backpacking in Alaska's Denali National Park. I paired it with a Loksak Opsak odorless bag, and it was perfect. And to avoid concern of a bear running...

Con - it smells awful


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I camp in a 6x8 tarp in the mountains very comfortably, it just depends how you measure your weight-to-comfort ratio. For me, I'm willing to take more risk and plan around sites and weather to...

I too have this exact one. I get AT LEAST 2 charges, if not more. And the battery maintains its charge for months extremely well. I highly recommend this.


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This is the best advice I've read here. To truly HYOH, may mean to QuitYOH, sure ... but it has to be on them to decide and act. Don't be his scapegoat, don't let him blame you later (which may or...

Wow, that data from Map Man is amazing! That's exactly what I was looking for. I know most purists don't like the idea of planning out schedules and timelines like this, but I need to in order to...

I looking to thruhike but want to break the trail up in to logical sections for friends/family to join me as I go. Does anyone know a good resource that lists the best places to get on and off the...

Hey Jake, I am planning a March 2016 northbound hike as well. I posted in the other thread mentioned here, but i'm looking to ease my wife's troubled mind about hiking solo and would love to...

I am planning a 2016 northbound thruhike. I promised the wife I wouldn't go solo, so would love to connect now with anyone interested in coordinating/hiking together. Doesn't literally need to be...

Hey all, looking to do my first section of the AT this summer on route to pick up my wife in NYC. Driving from Minneapolis and have a week of PTO to kill, so decided to leave a week early and do a...

I don't fit the female/female rule, but I am looking to do a section hike of the NY part of the trail at the end of June (June 30-July 3), give or take a day. I've never solo hiked before (and...

Rain Man, if you are flexible on dates, this may work perfectly with a plan I have. I was looking to do a section hike of the 88 mile New York section from June 29 - July 3rd (give or take a day). ...

Wow, did not expect to hear temps that bad, but I guess that makes sense. I'll definitely look into the other train stop, thanks for the advice. Are water supplies sufficient on the trail in NY,...

Hey Blazers, been researching this for a while but can't find anything specific, would love advice. I'm headed to New York City for July 4th weekend and though it would be great to get there a week...