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I just wanted to let everyone know that I made it to the Hiker Hostel last night. What a great place to stay and a great way to start the hike. I wanted to say thank you to everyone for all your...

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I almost forgot. I wanted to mention that I got a new camera. It wasn't that I didn't like my old camera (an older Sony DSC-P200), it was just that I was trying to reduce the number of wires to...

Well with exactly one week to go before I arrive at the Hiker Hostel in GA I've got most of the kinks figured out. Odd thing though is that the huge feeling of excitment that I should have isn't...

I work at a call center for a large cell company (not verizon). I can't speak specifically to verizon's policy, but at my company we have a reduced rate suspend option which reduces the cost to $10...

Just a heads up for anyone considering getting the Moment. They are back ordered right now. I was really looking foward to getting mine until I found out it wouldn't get here before I left for GA. I...

I'm sorry I can't comment on the specific poles you have, but then I'm not sure how much the brand really matters anyway. I didn't think I would want to use them (poles) at first, but I made a last...

Thanks for the packing tip. I ended up w/ the ridid blocks like your were talking about. Now that I've changed my gear around a bit I should be able to spread things out better and avoid this.
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Even though the trail follows the path of the creek (generally speaking) it actually doesn't come very close to it except in a few spots. You could camp of course at fairly bridge landing (though I'm...

I figured instead of starting a new thread, this would be a good place to post about my trip on the Black Creek Hiking Trail last weekend. I was initially going to go for 3 days 2 nights, but I...

Thanks for the recommendation, but I won't have enough time off to make a trip to baton rouge; plus I'd rather use the gas money towards different gear.

Papa D:
I think you missed my post...

Sorry for re-posting in my own thread so soon (hope no-one comes after me w/ pitchforks and torches), but I was cruising the net looking at packs and stumbled across this one
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Man, it feels like I'm starting all over again when it comes to my gear list. It's frustrating because my "go" date is in 3 weeks.

I was able to get a lighter sleeping pad today - a ridgerest...

I don't have experience personally, but my brother has gone through the process. Do NOT go through the company InventHelp. They ripped my brother off big time and he got nowhere with his design. He...

Oh yeah, I forgot. As far as water containers go, I took 2 1 liter powerade bottles w/ me. I think though I'm gonna go w/ a bladder of some kind though because I hated having to stop just to get a...

Thanks again everyone. Based on your advice here are the changes I will definately make and others explaining why I cannot or don't want to change.

Water Filter - Adios! (see I'm flexible :D)
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Thanks everyone for your input. I’ll address each.

Tent – Obviously a place where I can lose some serious poundage. Saw a recommendation for the Tarptent Contrail. Any other recommendations for...

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Ok so I got back yesterday from a 2-day hike in the Desoto National forest and the trip taught me a lot about my gear; mainly that it is way too heavy. (I'll be...

Ugh...after long, grueling searches on both the web and in the car, I've finally beefed up my clothing list (and lightened my wallet considerably). It is EXTREMELY difficult to find clothes my size...

Tried to use the search button there's just too much info on this topic to sort through it all, plus much of it is unique to individuals.

I will be starting my nobo thru on 4/16/11. As I...

I'm so glad I saw this post. I was torn between the go-lite jam and the rei flash 50, but this sealed the deal for me. A very lightweight pack for only 50 bucks! Who cares if it is an older model,...

I'm glad you enjoyed your hike. I bet those steaks made it even better! You wouldn't happen to know the condition of the trail from Fairley Bridge landing to Melvin-Breland Rd would you? I thought...

Just a quick update on the shoes I ordered (see top of thread). Looks like I'm going to have to return them:(. That’s the risk you take when you order online. Overall they seem like a really great...

..agreed..and who wouldn't want to start the trail w/ a waterfall.

Like many others, for me its a matter of convenience. My plan is to leave my car at Amicalola until I can get back to it in...

Thanks for the replies everyone. This weekend I'll probably get the major purchases out of the way (pack, tent, & bag). I am on a pretty tight budget so I will be doing everything I can to get the...