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I hiked 2013 and my budget was $3200. I always split hotel rooms and limited myself to one in town AYCE meal out (which was usually breakfast which is obviously the best meal of the day haha) Other...

Trail name: Was Happy Feet on PCT (To common of a name want a new one haha)
Direction: NOBO
Start date: April 15th Aiming for a 90 Day Thru
Approach trail: yes

Take a look at the GoLite pinnacle (70L) and Jam (54L). I have used these packs for two years and I love them but like everyone else has said its on a person by person basis.

Yea i am not 100% clear on what camera yet but it will be smaller! excuse my lack of abbreviatins but PA?

Since your just getting in! I would say do your homework and get lightweight gear. My...

Well it all depends on how the snow plays out. Right now we are having a big year in the high country with snow so we are looking at a july 1 start date

Hi guys!

I am putting together a documentary of the colorado trail this sumer. The film is titled "500 to Attainment" and is going to follow myself and a couple other thru hikers on the CT. Not...

+1 CT

While both are amazing I would side with the CT

Leaving last week of june hope to see you guys out there! cant wait!:banana

Correct me if i am wrong but this running barefoot or in the vibrams is not a bad idea because shoes has actually altered the way we walk and run. Wearing no shoes you use more of the front of you...

What I noticed is that you will slowly dwindle that list down to what you need only. It might take 4-5 outings before you get to where you want to be. I think thats a very respectable base weight...

Jeeze thanks, now i have the AT FEVER! Ugh still have to wait 1 more year. Good luck this march!

First off I will also recommend the REI Quarterdome T1. This is my tent of choice when not using a shelter. Lightweight and very compactable!

As far as sleeping bags you should check out Western...

The method is to bed down when they bed down. Sure bears can travel long distances and sure they can be mobile during any time of the day. Like I said if you bed down when they do there is less of a...

Denver here! CT Thru 2011 cant wait

Personally i sleep with my food unless in a high bear activity area. No matter what you carry as far as food its all about preventing encounters. If you settle down when the bears settle down better...

Bump for the Golite Shangra LA 1!

This is my shelter or tarpten of choice. It weighs in at 16 oz and makes use of trekking poles. They also sell the nest to go with it which i believe is another...

WOOO class of 12! I am graduating from college that year and wanted to celebrate by doing a thru! I will be heading out NOBO right after finals so around mid may. Anyone else planning that time frame?