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I don't have a trail guide. I'll probably get one next spring when littlin is big enough to come out with me all day or for overnights. I unfortunately know my limits and while 15 miles would have...

For me it depends on which socks I wear over them -- pretty much always with wool socks. I don't use socks actually marketed as liners though, I use trouser socks (women's size 6.5 so I usually buy...

Can anyone suggest a nice, relatively easy section of the AT in my area? I'm at the end of my sixth month of pregnancy, looking to split 10ish or less miles into two leisurely days. I plan to hammock...

I'm looking at the Patagonia Nano Puff as a light winter midlayer. However, I worry it'll start to stink if I sweat in it... A four mile hike can leave my fleeces unsuitable for wear around anyone...

+1 on the cat food. My dog's bag is usually 1/4 or so cat food depending on how far we're going in a day.

Also a good thing to consider when raising a hiking dog: I've changed up her food...

I wouldn't recommend the shot (Depo Provera) unless you make the switch 3+ months prior to starting your hike. It can cause unpredictable spotting for a while during your first round. However, after...

Two of my smaller packs (Deuter Race x Air 1 and Columbia Treadlite) have trampoline backs and I've noticed it makes a fantastic difference in how far I can go (read: my body temp while hiking).
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One thing I try to remember when hiking with dogs ( or kids ) is that you should no longer 'hike your own hike': you need to hike your dog's hike. Most dogs give significant body language cues to...

What year were these published? I know Pisgah has made a ton of changes in their Forest (new public roads, closing old Forest roads, abandoning / rerouting trails) since their own last maps were...

The reason I was considering the hooded version is because it's on sale for $209 versus $299 for the hoodless version.

I should add that I don't have a good primary winter hiking jacket -- only big, weighty, bulky ski jackets. I know I really won't be wearing it WHILE hiking often anyway, but add that to your...

I'm sure the title question has been asked a hundred times here, so I'm asking more specifically about:

http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/womens-nano-puff-pullover?p=84026-0&pcc=1128

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It was the only forum, to my knowledge, that wasn't working properly. Now the app is perfect ;)

Karl: No, I use tapatalk for other forums. The setup of the White Blaze app is 50x nicer, imo.

Sly: It's its own section under Appalachian Trail Forums.

This is what it actually shows in the sub, though the link to it lists 1448 threads. I've had this problem since download. Solution? (other than browser -- that works, but I love and prefer the way...

I'll never hike the area without my dog.

Last time I hiked across the balds, a pony began following us and then bit me. My dog was handy to immediately chase it away; otherwise I'm afraid my...

I like to carry camp shoes that can be used as backup hikers if something should happen to my boots. Right now I'm carrying a pair or minimus trails, about 4 oz for my women's size 7. Previously I've...

Excellent idea. I usually carry my ID in the outermost pocket of my pack, but this is a great safety addition.

My Altoids tin first aid kit is dual use -- for me and the pup. As of right now, it...

These are all good ideas! I haven't been back out with her in a hammock yet, but I love the idea of hanging low enough to sleep against her --seems efficient. I've also bought some stretch fleece and...

About to place a custom order from Borah Gear. Is there a huge advantage of a 10x11 over a 10x10? Will I miss the extra foot? I'll probably be pitching it in a Baker-hut configuration most of the...

Thanks guys. We'll be giving a 10'x11' a try for a little while.

I'm looking to switch to using a hammock full time. I usually take my dog (who will NOT sleep in the hammock with me), so I want the option to stake one side against the ground to provide her with...

I use 5' tree huggers (with a loop on each end) with my whoopies, both from Dutchware. I connect the two with a square knot through the loops to eliminate user error with a toggle/knot system.

Gambit: You seemed to have missed the bit where we tried just that and she got a cold. A sneezy, grumpy dog shouldn't be forced to hike any more than a sneezy, grumpy child, no matter how much they...

The z-lite, by the way, weighs in at 14 oz full length (14 panels). I've cut mine into two 5/9 panel (and oz) pieces. She gets the smaller piece in the tent but the larger piece under my hammock --...