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I started my thru on April 26th. Most folks will be likely be between the border and Silver City the first week of May.

Has anyone been to NH? Don't worry about PA rocks.

Check out the Monadnock Sunapee Greenway if you're not ready to hit the Whites yet.

MONTBELL!!!
Just picked one of these up. Sweet deal if the size is right!
https://www.montbell.us/products/disp.php?cat_id=25010&p_id=2301211&gen_cd=1&fo_flg=1

Well, considering there's not too much (from what I recall on my 2014 thru-hike) in the way of cheap lodging in Helena this could be a good option. As a few others mentioned regarding resupply, if...

I do something similar, but also add a scoop of pb and a packet of instant oatmeal. Pushes the calorie count close to 1,000 if done properly. I dubbed it the CDT Smoothie on my thru back in '14. I'd...

...as duct tape

I too make mine with the windshield thingies but not a fan of the aluminum tape, though it looks nice, it just doesn't seem to hold up as well.

I walked right in at Abol, but it was June 2nd and not quite the high season yet. I'm sure they'll work with you, Mainers are wonderful folks. Though possible I wouldn't want to buy a 6-8 day re-up...

Yes it is an option. Are you willing to hike the 10.5 miles from Katahdin Stream CG to the summit and back then continue on 10 more miles to Abol Bridge CG(park boundary) and pay to camp or continue...

TT Contrail. DO IT!

Unionville NY, can't remember the name but damn good.

There are constantly changes in landownership causing re-routes and re-openings all along the MM. Sometimes you can talk to land owners and get permission to pass through, sometimes you have to road...

All Pop Tarts and no oats make Jack a dull boy. all pop tarts and no oats make jack a dull boy. allpoptartsandnooatsmakejackadullboy. Anyway you get it, looks tasty Bill.

Be a normal human, say hello, good mornin' or whatever and simply ask if you could squeeze or sneak by or whatever. Jus use yo words man. Simple as that.

Chances are if you taste it you'll always be able to taste it. Probably just your sense of taste being a bit better than others.

Thru hiker or not every time I have visited BSP it has been GLORIOUS!

With those hiking shoes you have no need for water shoes, just wear em dry. A pair of cheap super light flip flops are nice for camp if your shoes haven't dried yet.

Thanks tipi but I don't think I wanna hack up my poles and in my experience Leki makes junk. ie three sets of tips on my AT thru compared to the one on my bds, that should be but dont need to be...

Good tips. Need mine replaced too but bd website says out of stock. REI doesn't carry them, any ideas where to round some up?

Careful with the GG, great durable packs but the frame sheets tend to break, however they are super good about getting you a replacement. My vote is for ULA but they are all top loaders.

Doesn't look like your really missing anything, but if I may here are some suggestions.

1: I recommend a larger food bag, or maybe two that size. Unless you plan on carrying no more than two days...

Saw him at Church of the Mountain in DWG on 8/5. He said he was planning on going home in Gorham.

Disc golf, almost as bad an addiction as hiking. Can't believe only one other person has said it.

AQUAMIRA! Nuf said.