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ended up replacing my 50 degree bag with a 20 degree bag mid-trip. the 20-degree bag and ridgerest in my hammock were more than enough, thank you everyone!

Thanks everyone! @The Phoenix, not sure. The LT was originally a test run for the AT. Although after experiencing 200 miles of the AT, I feel like I would have to hike it in the off-season to find...

321383213732139 Not much for pictures, I don't have a camera = (, but I did get a few sent from friends on the trail...

Whoops, came back to Journey's End SEPTEMBER 8th... sorry!

Hey there everyone, my thru-hike was a success! Although technically I guess it would be called a "yo-yo".

Left Journey's End on July 27th, reached Mass on August 16th,
came back to Journey's End...

Another option is to bring your gear in garbage bags or stuff sacks to a gear shop, they should be nice enough to let you load up a bag you like and give it a run. You may not get the whole...

Lol, sounds difficult, right? I'm trying to imagine arranging that after a long, rainy day.

whether or not you like your setup*** 1st paragraph

In my opinion the *best* way to get ready for the trail is hands on... this includes your gear. The *best* way to become familiar with your gear is to use it on the field. For example, the more you...

Great advice, thank you

Is that how to tell when it's time to backflush, when it starts clogging up? Haven't used my Sawyer mini yet

I have a Grammici sweatshirt, lol. Not sure if that helps.

I would go with a pair of Ibex Woolies http://shop.ibex.com/featured/woolies.html I found a "used" pair on Amazon for $36, (normal...

I think the general idea is to just make noise (usually people make enough noise anyway) in the case of black bears, they usually seem more curious than hostile. Never dealt with any other kind of...

Not sounding harsh, I appreciate all the serious feedback. I slept last night in my hammock with the poncho down on the hammock, then the emergency blanket, then the ridgerest on top, then the 50...

You don't think I'm bringing just an emergency blanket to sleep with, right? I layed the rain poncho down on the hammock, then the reflective emergency blanket over that, then the mummy bag over top....

Yes, that is a big weight reduction, jp_over

This is the emergency blanket I have, it's made in the town I live in, when you put it on it's kind of like someone puts you in a microwave on a low setting, you can immediately feel your body heat...

I was a little wary on the 50 degree.. I'm sure hiking into the end of August will definitely put me in more than a few chilly nights. I may upgrade to the 20 degree version of the bag I have, (North...

Clothes are basically base layers with one pair of shorts and shirt overtop, and a pair of light shorts for swimming. Food is going to start out with a home-made trail mix (pumpkin seeds, almonds,...

You could sacrifice the extra 3 ounces and go with the alcohol stove, even if you don't carry alcohol with you all the time, you can at least use your stove once in a while if you get your hands on a...

Thanks everyone else for the advice so far!

Thank you, FA, will look for Kleen Strip or something similar at the hardware store!

I forgot to mention, the ridgerest is just for use in shelters, if I happen to come across one that I can/want to stay in. I have an emergency blanket (which I forgot to list, 3oz) which one side is...

Hello, going to be embarking on a NOBO on the LT soon, here's my projected list of gear to bring, any feedback is welcome!


Backpack - 86 oz

50 degree mummy bag w/ stuff sack - 27 oz
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Hello, I am not an accomplished LT thru-hiker but I'd like to put my two cents in...

For your cooking pots, you might want to consider getting a lightweight stainless steel bowl, perhaps with a...