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Late update. So, I completed the MD section back in 2012 with my oldest daughter who was not quite 13. We did it in 2 trips that year because the morning of day 3 we got drenched at Dahlgren and...

Thanks for all of your input...as cool as the classic seams(pun), I think I'll go with the Zip. I was conceerned with the "getting situated" thing and "falling out" issue. I think in a perfect...

Thanks Oldfeet,
I was watching the video on how they just went under the hammock and sat down. However, they did not have a sleeping bag on padding. I would think that this would get displaced or...

So I am ordering a new Hennessy deluxe expedition. My question is Classic or Zip? Ive read that some hangers wish they had ordered the Zip. Any thoughts?


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SCGamecock, I got it! Putting in the perspective that this is a forum where most of us are active and outdoors type people. Some of us are sensitive and open minded. To die on the couch at such a...

I did the same thing and I am now starting with the Md section in 2 weeks. I think 10 miles per day is realistic for a novice.

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@ Susan .....It sound very interesting, but we live in Westminster and logistics on a week night make it impossible. Thanks for the information though.

everyone who replied to my original...

@Joel, Thanks...i'll take your advise and plan 4 days/ 3 nights. I worry more about me than her. I live within 2 hours of this enitire stretch and yes Wife is on stand by. But, The only way my...

Thanks for the replies.....A lot of help.

Which shelter is at wolfs rd?

@cookerhiker ...I'll take you advise and keep that at < 25.

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I am planning a Md Section hike with my 12 year Daughter. We have hiked, but she has not done anything this big. I expect to do it in 4 days 3 nights from Penmar to HF. Where is the three top...

Would a 30 degree bag be ok for Md section in 1st week of April?

Planning a section hike for April. I was wondering what type of filtration I would need for spigots and springs?