hiking in boots? I would never go back to them, cold weather or not, at least on a through hike. If you are just talking about a day hike in the snow, consider mid top brands that are breathable and...
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hiking in boots? I would never go back to them, cold weather or not, at least on a through hike. If you are just talking about a day hike in the snow, consider mid top brands that are breathable and...
I don't know how fads get started, but I've seen more Crocs strapped on people's packs than any other camp shoe. In short, my opinion is neither is good for through hiking because of excess weight. ...
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I was hoping to maintain a 22mi/day avg pace regardless of terrain. Is the trail through the Smokies in poor condition? Is the weather a factor to longer hiking time? I live where the terrain out my...
Greetings class 2013! Hopefully I catch a few who haven't already left on their trek! I'm wondering if the post office in Fontana Village is the only place that accepts food caches and, if sent...
Alternatively, since apples have lots of water too, first slice strawberries thinly, dehydrate on your screen rack for a few hours, then purée. I've dehydrated strawberries quite well this way
I'm wondering what most people are using for storage of food at night. I do not plan to bring a bear can since it's only required by law over a 5 mi section in the south. I think I'm more concerned...
Thank you everyone for the wise advice. I figured that over planning was futile when there are so many variables that affect hiking pace and lots of options for re supply. I will plan for the first...
I am interested in posting my journal and photos as I progress along the AT. I want to be able to share these posting with friends across the country who want to follow. What is the most popular...
I find it most interesting how many people have read Bill Bryson's Walk in the Woods, especially those who have no intentions of hiking it. It is also interesting what people take away from reading...
I purchased the 2013 AT Guide by David "AWOL" Miller. It was just published a month ago. I made the mistake of buying the 2012 version last October. Turns out that lots of changes were made...
Trail Name: None yet
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date : Shuttle to proximity of Springer Mt on April 14, 2013
Approach Trail - yes or no: N
any additional info that you want the world to...
I have both his 2012 and now 2013 AT Guide, but was hoping to not have to reinvent the wheel if some kind soul had done their planning in the form of a spread sheet. AWOL has a few sheets on his...
Thank you for the input! These were my suspicions. I think the effort of gathering wood and trying to start it in wet conditions would waist tons of time. I will consider my soda can stove and MSR...
This is good to know! Wood burning will be an option if fuel supply runs out, but not my first choice. I suspected that wet wood would be an issue, but feel better with this sort of confirmation!...
I posted a query on wood burning stoves yesterday, but don't think it was seen by anyone. I've vacillated quite a bit on the most efficient lightest cooking systems. I've constructed a lot of soda...
Hello fellow hikers,
planning to streamline my hike as much as possible, passing unnecessary towns (more time and money). I'm fixing to pick it up to 22 to 25 mi/day after two weeks of warm up. Does...
I know this response is really late, but thanks to all for valuable input! I've been vacillating lots on which type of stove to bring since I'll be cooking for two. I considered the wood burning...
Thank you Dr. Professor for the Hyperlite tip. Looks similar to the hexamid, but the price is a huge deterent. Seems like most of the shelters I've seen thus far, are under 300.00. Hyperlite wants...
Greetings 2013 thru hikers and veterans of the trail.
I have hiked solo most of my life, but plan to thru hike the AT this year with a partner so am searching for the ideal ultra lite hybrid tarp...
I was seriously considering either making or purchasing a wood burning stove for my thru hike of the AT this year. Seems like fuel along the trail is over abundant, however, my greatest concern,...
I made the mistake of jumping the gun and purchasing the 2012 version in October. Survivor Dave then informed me that AWOL had the 2013 version in print. I then foolishly called AWOL and agreed to...
Thank you Max Patch. I visited Survivor Dave's web site, and notice he doesn't give quotes through email. This seems odd to me. I'm wondering if he's lonely or his rates change like the gas prices...
You should check out zenstoves.net Lots of great DIY soda can type stoves and commercial ones. I think you'll discover soda can stoves are easy to make and cost nothing. I like Trangia alcohol...
Trail Name: No Trail name yet
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: April 20, 2013
Approach Trail - yes
any additional info that you want the world to know: Hope to finish by first week of...