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I've heard really great/amazing things about Trail Days in Damascas.

I'm not sure It'd be worth it to me though to be stuck in the cattle herd that leaves early April. The shelters in the smokies...

The 3 best Va sections have all been mentioned here.

Some selling points for you.

Grayson highlands -The creeper trail goes across ~30(?) old railroad bridges that are kinda cool. But be...

Devils advocate, it's easy for us Mid atlantics to get excited about hiking in the snow and dramatically over estimate our snow mileage.

I'm not sure at what point in the storm he was. If 2 feet...

A ground sheet is generally considered good practice. As is a patch kit if you use an inflatable.

If it means any thing to you. Andy Skurka is a pretty reputable backpacking celebrity. He hiked...

Would love to see someone actually lodge a trekking pole in mud upto the basket while walking normally.

Oz count for a lot more on your hands and feet than on your back. Take off what you don't...

If you're making your own. I'd do it out of as much mesh as possible to catch breeze. My walmart tent was $20. Definitely doesn't breathe as well as my $500 tent but it works and I wouldn't cry if it...

3rd most popular... (smartass reporting in : )
http://appalachiantrials.com/backpacks-on-the-appalachian-trail-2015-thru-hikers/

Best advice I can give OP is take your perspective gear to a store...

Walmart sells a $20 dome tent (4.5 lbs) that's honestly not that terrible. I use it for car camping with friends when I think someone might break my nice UL gear.

I don't think a plastic dropcloth...

Hehe, didn't the author of Wild average 5 miles a day at the start? that would only be 150 miles in 30 days.

But yeah that would be tough to finish with.

Feels like we're overdesigning a simple system.

Hammocks support ~180 lbs compared to 10 lbs.
Hammocks go around the lower trunk of the tree. A critical artery of the plants circulatory system....

I've heard ponchos suck in the wind.

When I've used them on day hikes they come in handy at rest breaks because you can cover your shoes/ friend who forgot their poncho, lunch etc.

I'm...

Male so I can't help much.

I wonder if the pee rag works better in dry/sunny west coast climates. I think the same might be true if solar panels. AT is mostly shaded and humid.

Does Dr Balmers...

If it makes him feel better I think younger athlete skin might be more vulnerable to friction related issues like this.

Proper athletic clothes and gold bond powder is good treatment. If it gets...

I support more parks. People seem much happier when they're not stuck in wall to wall concrete districts.

One of the cool aspects of my last Maine trip were all the logging roads that made...

My buddies and I have had a mixture of success with carryingon. While sometimes it works you should, its alot less headache to check imo. paying extra for direct flights can help you avoid your bag...

Thanks Mags!

I was under the impression that the move "Wild" didn't really increase thru hiker traffic(?) I was also under the impression that many thru hikers pick a time of convenience or major life events,...

It's so hot here in Virginia this year, for weekend hikes the most I would take is my sleeping bag liner. Note: you need to check the weather night time temps with such as system. But if you have any...

That section of the AT isn't too bad but it's no cakewalk eithet. When you say you think she can do 15 mpd does that mean you've done that with her before? On a day hike? What about multiple days....

After wearing one for halloween, I don't know how ladies manage them without flashing everyone. I had to sit with a pillow between my legs. My knees were not made to touch.

Trail GA thru NC is...

Have you seen this?
http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Hiking-Boots-Reviews/ratings

My Vasque breeze lasted 3 years. Amazing grip. Would have probably breathed better if I didn't get the gortex...

http://www.outdoors.org/conservation/trails/appalachian-trail/thru-hiker-guide-white-mountains.cfm

Link mentioned above

Hey bsmith, I'm from Arlo, Virginia as well.

I found this site for the Whites that list shelters by mile marker. Looks like the full section is considered 120 miles. Double check the permit...

Thanks for sharing. This list looks good enough I can forward to some friends if they want to join me for a trip. I'm sad thou that internet forums rarely suggest the granite gear virga 2 pack. It's...

I agree bears are opportunist, but sometimes they see things differently than we do.

Last april in the smokies I got cornered at one of the firetowers. The bear didn't want to fight, but he kept...