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It is a little too hot for me to tackle it until November or December.

My experience on the OT has been that there are several sections that are as dry as a powder house.

I look forward to the report.

Thanks. Great info on the cab for a shuttle.

I would like to do this mid March or so and hopefully catch the bloom.

I had the same concern about the floor.

I tend to think that as the tyvek gets "roughed" up some more, it may help.

Silicone on tyvek wouldn't hurt.

I am not sure the header bars are...

Given the fact that 9.5 Million people visit GSMNP and most of them think they own the place, the "no dog" rule makes perfect sense.

It is sad that it tends to penalize those who do have good...

It would be one long road hike.

I sure wouldn't want to do it in the summer. The highway in Mississippi is like a lava flow in the Summer. You wouldn't need a cook kit, just lay your grub on...

I got my "Dawgs" at Dollar General. I've had them 3 or 4 years and they are in fine shape. I think they were $7, so I would definately say I have got my money's worth out of them.

We love it. This thing has plenty of room. Condensation wasn't an issue with both vestibules zipped shut in 34 degree weather.

There are 6 guyouts on this in addition to the 6 stakes it takes...

Great information. Thanks.

I am not sure I can work this in for spring, but it might make a great fall/winter hike later in the year.

If the answer is how to thru hike the AT with 5 pounds, or less, of gear, let me know where you ordered the socks and patch!

Having grown up in the Lower Alabama, I have to believe if there were any "bigfoots", some bubba would have bagged and tagged one by now.

I wear liners and haven't had a single foot problem since I started wearing them.

However, like most backpacking situations, individual preference rules.

If there was a magic bullet, I think...

I disagree that Fontana has no water moccasins.

We knocked out the Tux with SMSP. The trail is very well maintained and exceptionally well marked.

It turned out to be a nice 13 mile stroll in the woods.

Great info. We still don't know if we can swing it in '12, but it doesn't hurt to get some background.

As plans move forward, I will take you up on the offer for advice.

Thanks.

Thanks for posting. We are planning a trip for 2012 to backpack in Scotland and are looking at all options.

LOL, I am not the one who melted the windscreen.

My original post was to increase the diameter of the screen and I think that will cure the problem.

Yeah, hardware cloth it is. I had to think about the grid size but after I went to look at it, they are 1/2 inch squares or close to it.

I haven't seen it in 1/4 inch but I am guessing it...

By the way. I just noticed the pot stand is upside down in the photo.

It inverts over the stove.

It's construction mesh.

It has 1/2" "squares" and I just counted off how high I needed it and how much circumference would work. I will count the number of squares on mine and post the layout....

If you tuck the tabs to the inside, the windscreen will hold its shape while in use without the need for a clip or screws.

http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/files/5/2/3/9/picture_007_thumb.jpg

Let's see if this works. Stove, pot stand and windscreen. The screen rolls up into the stand, the stove goes in the middle and the whole unit slides down into my titanim mug.
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As soon as I can figure out to upload the pics, I will get the posted.

I have been to Sipsey seveal times. We enjoyed Sipesy even when we lived in East TN. It is rich in Native American history.

I am familiar with the Long Leaf Trace and the Tamminamy Trail down...

I don't know if there is a magic number. I use two rows about an inch and a half apart (one above the other) and stagger the holes along those lines. I space the holes about and inch or two apart. ...