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Let's compare our gear. What did you pick, and why?

My pup, Sonja, uses this:
Ruffwear Approach pack
RW Quinzee jacket
RW Highlands sleeping bag (she sleeps cold, and we do a lot of winter...

My dog has a raincoat, got it for cheap at an REI garage sale, and I was wondering if it's necessary for a thru. She doesn't mind getting wet and I've got a little towel to dry her off with, but will...

Do you need gloves for a southbound thru hike?

Oh, and this is for an AT thru hike.

I've always been a tarper, but now I'm looking to switch out my regular ol' blue tarp for an UL tarp. Any recommendations? Just has to be big enough for someone 5'2" and a 55 pound dog. Also, where...

Thanks! I think I'll either board or have family/friend pick up my dog in the smokies, as I don't live too far from there. Since it's not too long if a while without her, I think I'll be fine. She is...

Thanks all! This is really helpful.

I want to start in April of this year, but will the NE be thawed by then?

I know it's extensive, but to save money I'm having maildrops planned for my entire thru. Does anybody know a list of someone who's thru'ed and written down all of their maildrops? Or will the AWOL...

My dog is five and a half and is a mutt, but she favors the coonhound.
She has a medium ruffwear pack (I forget which model--I got it used). And I use paw wax on her feet instead of booties because...

These are the only two parks I know of that don't allow dogs. I'm going to hand off my furry friend during Baxter, but for the Smokies I'm jumping between skipping them or hiking around them. Any...

By close to the ground do you mean within 1-2 feet or so? I've been hanging it fairly low to begin with just so she wouldn't have to jump as much to get in and could just step; probably about 2 feet...

They can, which is why I was asking.

I searched good-ol'-google but didn't find anything useful. If not, are other water purification tablets safe for dogs? What do you all use?

Here's my furry best friend.

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That last one was her creeping into one of my photos while I was taking it. She always improves them.

Hey all, just a question for those of who you have hammock'ed it with your pup. Is there anything I should be aware of when we go out on our first hammock trip?
I've got many years of backpacking...

I've always had a problem finding shoes that fit. I have tiny feet (I barely fit into women's sizes), super high arches, and wide feet. Not only is this a bother when I'm dancing (excluding the high...

I'm definitely a minimalist when it comes down to it- I don't even own a pair of hiking boots, just my good ol' track sneakers. I don't use a stove or a tent- give me a bowdrill kit and a tarp over...

I just realized that my post was a little late- but if you're still looking for a partner, or at least somebody you know starting out at the same time as you, I'd be glad to.

I hope to be starting SOBO this year, solo, on June first also. I'm from North Carolina, right next to Virginia (and very familiar with your mountains- my favorite view is from the top of White Top)....