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I was there this past weekend and I did not plan to stay there, but Griffith Lake. It was raining and I had been out in it for a while so decided to stay here. Heard the brook coming in, very nice...

I use an alcohol stove because of the light weight. It is better off for short trips of 2-3 days, because you do not need a lot of fuel. My other option is a pocket rocket. Some pro's and cons of...

I did have a question about weather. I was going to do a section from Rt.12 Vermont past Killington. This would be around early November. How bad will killington be? I do not plan on camping there,...

In the summer, I use dryer lint with vaseline - works like a charm, burns for a straight minute. Being a teacher, I have showed students the steel wool (#0000) trick many times. The best technique is...

Never seen one in 500+ miles of hiking in NJ, CT, NY, MA and PA - some heavy bear country. Although I have had many hikers tell me of their run-ins, but never an issue. I would imagine you would see...

Whoa! I did not see this comment before I added my input - my bad. A "couple" of weekends? Which, in reality means maybe 1 day hike. You also stated that she is "visiting" the gym. I have seen many...

Baby steps. Go on 5-6 miles day hikes on easy-intermediate trails. Cook on the hike, practice setting up a tent, loading, unloading a pack, getting water.

Do an over nighter, experience sleeping...

I went in expecting to see a basic, somewhat cheesy recreation of hiking and I wasn't disappointed. Hikers look as if they had stepped straight out of an rei dressing room (at least you could not...

I met you at Elroy Smith Shelter. How is it going? I know your destination was Harper's Ferry and I want to know if everything turned out o.k.:)

Dennis

Water is the one item I will never gamble with and carry as much as possible. I do not trust maps that show where springs are and assume they will be fine when I arrive. Also, some springs might be...

My friend and I did most of Mass last year during that time, although we went SOBO on most sections. We ran into occasional people for a quick talk, but not too many. We did stay at a shelter because...

I was thinking a quick slice to their pack shoulder straps would make for an annoying day.

I used aquamira on my last trip. I also have and used a katadyn pro hike filter pump.

Pro's: Aquamira - very light, small volume, relatively quick time for treatment.
Con's - does not filter,...

Recently ran into a couple of idiots. At one shelter, there were 5 of us for a shelter that could really only hold four. At around 5:30 PM, this guy saunters up, says it is a really good shelter,...

Having a great hike, to me anyway, is all about morale. You bring whatever makes you feel the most comfortable or helps you in anyway shape or form. If your willing to hump it, bring it. Example: I...

I am different from most in that I have a trac phone and only turn it on if I need to, which is really only for emergencies. My friend is addicted to his (like most people today) and cannot shut it...

My friend and I did that section in late summer/fall. Since you are starting at the seth warner shelter (or around it), just be aware of how crappy the roads are in that area. Risky Ranch Road is for...

It was a mistake to put "work" boot - I meant hiking boot. I have a pair of La Sportiva Wildcats with about 125 miles on them and I like them a lot. Just all I heard from most people is how bad the...

Thanks for the response, but the Merrell boots I wore last year I will never wear again on a long hike. Big time blisters.

I am a section hiker who is going to do PA this year. I need a good work boot to handle the rocks of PA. I know I will sacrifice weight, but I need the support and protection of how brutal the rocks...