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I do use a nano 7 as my primary hammock and it's just the right size for me. I'm 5'9 175 for reference. But the Ultralight is 6 inches longer and wider then the nano, so if you are a little taller...

I use 2, a dream hammock darien and a grand trunk nano 7. Love them both. I used to have a warbonnet bb but found it to be too large for me. It's also now $40 more then the darien, and that comes...

I wouldnt lump marcy in the same category as the hardest climbs on the At. rarely on the AT will you only do 1 peak and call it a day. only 2 places where this will happen are mooselake(maybe) or...

I was making this same decision earlier this year, and ended up buying a GG Kumo. Love the features on the pack! If not the Kumo, I would have gone with the MLD burn. Either of these are the...

Closest, about 35-40 miles away in Southern Mass. But from Bear Mt, Ct to Bennington, Vt the AT is only about an hour drive for me.

might as well throw another one out there as well:
I loved the outfitter in Daleville, Va too. Within .5 miles of the AT and right off I-81

Did no one grab a meal at the North Woodstock Inn (NH)? Not only was that the nicest place I stayed in along the AT, it also had by far the best food. Their breakfast (included in the cost of the...

I can only speak on behalf of the Super 8, which I stayed at in 2011. Amazing. Huge rooms, nice pool, solid breakfast and not too expensive. I want to say it was around 65 which we split 4 ways. ...

Though farther to the South, I received some great trail magic at Burningtown gap. The trail crossing is a nice grassy field, which was a great place to setup and camp. The gap is located about...

I usually carried a pouch of rolling tobacco while I thru hiked in 2011. I found it be a simple, light comfort item. I didn't smoke much while hiking, usually 1 in the morning, 1-2 during the day...

There is nothing quite like a good Islay in the woods! A nice smoky scotch around a fire, what else could be better?

3 season gear:
Backpack:Gossamer gear Kumo- 16
Shelter: Grand trunk nano 7- 7
Warbonnet Edge tarp- 10
Quilts: EE Rev-X 30*-20.5
HG Phoenix 40* 11.7

65.2 oz, 4 lbs 1.2 oz

I picked up a hat earlier this winter and it works well for the weight. I agree, its not an amazing must-have piece of gear but it works.

Yes, you pretty much get the 2 best sections of the Southern AT, Grayson and Roan Highlands. Hell, those are 2 of my favorite sections of the entire AT. Watauga Lake has a good public beach to...

I just ordered the map from them and everything was shipped and received promptly. It took no more than a week for the whole process, and it was shipped to NY...

My main multiday/thru hiking pack is an Osprey Exos 34(34 oz), but i'm currently looking to upgrade to something frameless/lightly framed. I love the pack, but my base weight is low enough (8.5 with...

Favorites for me:
Monson, Me-best small AT town in my opinion. Hot Springs a close 2nd.
Manchester Center, Vt-though an odd mix in the town with all of the high end outlets and hiker trash. Mt....

On my thru in 2011 I had issues with 2 neo-airs within 4 months. first as a trekker that lasted maybe 500 miles before it couldn't hold air. returned it and upgraded to the lighter regular (yellow)...

mmm 1 lbs whoopie pies. every hikers dream

After the trail I was at a pizza shop in Concord, NH that had massive whoopie pies (for 3$) that they estimated at 5000ish calories! These things were...

I wouldnt worry about a sun hat, especially starting late april/early may. by that point the "green canopy" will be protecting you. Rarely if ever would you find yourself using that.
Which...

Ask me in a few weeks, I have a 30* X coming to me soon.

Other makers of some sweet quilts are Hammockgear, Zpacks, Warbonnet and JRB. There must be more, but that is all I can think of at this...

Hi, My name is Lando and I have a long distance hiking problem...
Problem is I'm sitting at a desk right now not hiking...

Ha!
could have been about Mt. Dew as well. EXTREME!!!

I had this issue as well with my lunar solo/tyvek/neo-air combo. A few drops of seam grip on the tent floor took care of that problem however. Even so, you need to be very careful about setting up...

The AWOL guide isn't perfect, but it is much better then the companion. My complaint with the companion is it lacks way too many water sources. In 2011, I threw mine out in VA and quickly purchased...