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  1. I use low gaiters to hike in the desert...

    I use low gaiters to hike in the desert southwest, but for the AT, I've never been able to find a pair of gaiters that keep the rain out while at the same time letting my feet breathe. If they keep...
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    Have you considered a Ursack? I love mine! It's...

    Have you considered a Ursack? I love mine! It's not nearly as heavy as a bear cansiter. The Ursack, when used with a Loksack that completely blocks odors, is really all you need on the AT (they...
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    I actually bring a small bit of Tyvek (usually an...

    I actually bring a small bit of Tyvek (usually an 8x10 mailing envelope that I've opened up to double the size) and use it as a door mat. I know it sounds crazy but it really works! It keeps the...
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    I love my Leatherman Micra!!

    I love my Leatherman Micra!!
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    permethrin on a down bag?

    Is it safe to spray permethrin onto a down bag? I'm going to be section hiking the mid-Atlantic this fall and am worried about ticks. Will I ruin my bag if I spray it? Should I just spray my...
  6. This may not be what you're looking for, but I've...

    This may not be what you're looking for, but I've flown all over the world with my backpack as checked luggage and never had a problem. Sometimes I put my pack inside a duffel bag, sometimes I just...
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    I agree, the need for meds and better food are...

    I agree, the need for meds and better food are the two reasons I'd use a mail drop (and I've used them a lot). Check the companion to see if there are any long-term resupply stores in the areas you...
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    The NOC accepts mail drops and has a bunks and a...

    The NOC accepts mail drops and has a bunks and a shower. It's kinda crowded but not so bad. Also, next door to the NOC is a place that rents cabins. You said "we," so I don't know how many you...
  9. resupply in SNP? also showers and laundry?

    I'm planning a late September/early October SB section hike from Harpers Ferry through Waynesboro. In the past I've always used mail drops as my main resupply source, but in SNP I don't think I can...
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    I agree with most other responses that a wet dog...

    I agree with most other responses that a wet dog in a shelter is the most miserable thing to deal with. I would never begrudge a dog owner a place in a shelter on a rainy night (if there were a...
  11. Thanks guys!

    Thanks guys!
  12. ? bag ratings for Sept/Oct NoVA SB hike

    I'm planning to hike for three weeks starting at HF WV in late September, traveling south through SNP and further until I run out of time. I'm wondering which sleeping bag to take--should I take my...
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    Your list of items seems on the heavy side,...

    Your list of items seems on the heavy side, especially your tent. If you could afford a lighter tent, it might make all the difference. Check out the Big Agnes ultralights. If you could get a...
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    I saw a few of these discarded around shelters on...

    I saw a few of these discarded around shelters on the trail between Springer and the NOC. One woman I knew started out with several and used one a day, and packed out the used ones. What's the...
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    Have you tried the bras from Athleta? They make...

    Have you tried the bras from Athleta? They make a few that are antimicrobial and they really work! I took TWO of the Sprint Seamless Bra Tops for a three week section of the AT and they were the...
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    I hiked from Springer to the NOC alone this...

    I hiked from Springer to the NOC alone this spring and I had a hard time with a few men who sort of latched onto me and assumed that we'd be together for the rest of my hike. How to shake them? ...
  17. One thing to note: if you're using a 65 liter...

    One thing to note: if you're using a 65 liter pack, it's gonna weigh a lot more than 25 pounds once you fill it up. It'll be closer to 40, or more depending on your preferences. There's a big...
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    My ExOfficio's didn't hold up well under my...

    My ExOfficio's didn't hold up well under my Osprey Aura 50L pack. Not sure if it was the pack or the undies that caused the problem. But the undies chafed at the small of my back and I wound up...
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    Wow guys, thanks a lot for your input. I have...

    Wow guys, thanks a lot for your input. I have some great suggestions to work with and some things to think about. My two favorite suggestions involve Virginia (a state I love anyway) and hiking in...
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    I did my first big section of the trail (Springer...

    I did my first big section of the trail (Springer to NOC) this spring and I was surprised by all the witnessing and preaching on the trail. I was expecting more open-minded people and was surprised...
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    I use a knock-off brand of Crocs called Nothingz....

    I use a knock-off brand of Crocs called Nothingz. They're really comfortable and weigh only 8oz for the pair. Perfect camp/town shoes.
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    best section for fall hiking?

    What is the best section to do four weeks in the Fall (Sept/Oct)? I've already done from Springer to the NOC and don't really want to do the Smokies. The New England states might be too crowded...
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