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Tried the bus in 2010. Did not work out very well. They had changed pickup point but did not notify me. I had gone in to check if I was at the right location and was told bus would pick me up out...

http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/ free Garmin compatible maps

On my first overnight canoe expedition 30+ years ago it was not a bear but a mouse that chewed a whole in the side of my tent to get at something to eat. That was one of those $20 orange things with...

Took mine to Arizona last week hiking in the desert and my Spot II worked great. Google maps zoomed in and I could see the single track with the location right on the path.

I'm a novice and I will not be on the trail for a month, but my pack holds everything and I wanted that during my trip to Georgia. Once on the trail I plan on keeping mine on the outside. Every time...

I have to agree with the * guy. I'm starting my thru in a couple of weeks and there are people at home that need to know that I'm OK. Just because you want to give family and friends a little piece...

Stick, I've looked at your site before and have been impressed. Thanks for sharing your findings with beginners like myself. You have helped me make some decisions for my upcoming thru.

The link I put in the above post is a preventative maybe you won't need the dawn, but if I had the issue at all I would do both. On a canoe trip one of the girl got out of the tent in the middle of...

http://www.preckshotpharmacy.com/seasonal_remedies.htm I personally do not have the problem, but my son does and this place has the solution that works for him. I'm not involved with this outfit...

http://www.backpacker.com/gear/ask_kristin/183 This link takes you to a video on proper poles use. If you hold the poles the way she shows you can let go get a drink or reach for something with out...

Another Keen fan. Have two PCTs broken in and the targee IIs also. My wife loves hers best shoe she has ever owned.

As a private pilot I know the value of maps when navigating, but I have learned that if you don't know exactly where you are on the map at all times or your lost. From the air or in the woods one...

Years ago I was a pot smoking carpenter. Thus I used Buzz Saw as my CB handle and thought it would work until I received a better one. I have since gotten old and a party is staying up to watch the...

My plan is NOBO on 4/13/11. I learned when down hill skiing no matter what you thought you were going to do on that mogul run it all changed after the first bump. Just point the skis down hill and go.

I've seen your picture and I say DO NOT do it. The world changes and so will you, but not if you do this.

I hated mine first time out thought my wife was trying to torture me. Now would not leave the trail head without them. I vote YES take them.

Found silk long johns on sale someplace on the net last winter tops and bottoms. $20 so ordered set for me and the misses. They were just like pantyhose my wife had a great laugh, but they work...

I have a Garmin and had two mini sd cards one I would load topo maps on and the other was the street map for that unit. I foolishly decided to load a few topos for a hike and forgot to switch cards....

My friends in Canada call bear bell dinner bells.

My first GPS was a Magellan I had a problem with it and sent it back for repairs. They were unable to fix it and were making me an offer on a new one. Well the one they wanted to sell me was one of...

I looked at the Eurekas and opted for the spitfire works very well can even get my pack in with me. Also have Casper bag very warm and packs as small as any synthetic. Will use bag until warm weather...

starting April 13th should turn 64 somewhere in Connecticut if all goes well. Here's wishing all of you good luck and happy hiking, see you on the trail. That is if you go real slow.

Had email from Tawa last week and he was starting in Georgia 1/1/11. he may be the first to go this year.

Eureka Casper 15 deg. 2lb. 15 oz. 8.5x 12in when compressed $49 at Cabela's on sale.

I've posted this before, but a company out of Canada (NORWEX) makes clothes that kill the bacteria that causes odor using only water. They are reusable just have to be rinsed out and dried. I have...