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I didn't have any trouble leaving a car there during a weekend section hike this past January. I was told that the sheriff sits there at the gap a good bit. There will always be a debate on which...

Here's a link to the Zing-It cord that I used on the pack and have used for tarp & bear lines.

http://www.benmeadows.com/zing-it-throwing-line-175mm-x-180_s_84519/

I took my Crown 60 on its first trip this past weekend. I was very pleased with how it packed and carried. The best improvement from my Vapor Trail is that the mesh used on the side pockets is...

The weather was clear & cold for us. If you're a cold sleeper, you can always use the chemical handwarmers to stretch your bag's temp rating a bit. Just be sure you have the gear to stay dry -...

Just got back today. Yes - there was water everywhere - some liquid & some frozen. Off-trail, on-trail, over-trail, etc. Kimsey Creek Trail was a mess & we had just enough room to skirt the rocks...

I'll be in this area this weekend and I'll report back. I'm not too worried about water with all the rain they got this week.

Any current info. on Big Spring would be appreciated - planning to stay there THIS weekend.

Check out this site. It has been fairly accurate with past winter trips...

http://www.nohrsc.noaa.gov/interactive/html/map.html

I agree with Kasow. I have the full mesh Notch and love it. It does hold heat well. Some middle ground for winter use that I've considered is a DIY piece of Sil or poly that I can attach to the...

I watched this video last night of the Colorado Trail speed record. He used the Crown 60 - I don't think I'll ever push gear as hard as he did...

http://vimeo.com/49697346

My former setup for section hikes was a poncho tarp and bivy, which worked well under most circumstances. Spent a few miserable nights in high winds and thunderstorms and switched to a Tarptent...

I have one but it hasn't made its maiden voyage yet. What kind of loads are you carrying and what brand of hipbelt pockets are you using?

I've used both tents. I borrowed my Dad's UL1 last winter for a long weekend section hike and it performed well for me. The setup was a bit fussy (especially by headlamp) and I found that I brushed...

We car camped at Standing Indian Campground and hiked the short hike up to Albert Mtn to show the kids the view from the fire tower. My 4 yr. old was running the whole way, unfazed by the steep...

I recently spent a night in the Notch in steady and sometimes heavy rain without any problems. I seam sealed the tent myself, including the zipper seams.

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Sorry - I geeked the picture upload.

So I had asked earlier about trail reports/pics of the Notch in use. I ordered my Notch a few weeks ago (the standard version now that Henry is offering 3 types of inner nets) and seam sealed it...

Definitely Orange, not Garnet. GO TIGERS!!!

Does anybody have trail reports/pictures of the Notch? I'm still trying to get a feel whether this tent will work for me...

What shelter did you use??

I met Peregrine on his thru earlier this year and he started his hike at Table Rock. I think he got a ride back to Springer once he reached the AT via Bartram. Not sure if he's still headed north. ...

I used the model Buffalo Skipper showed above for a PCT Bear hang, but the cord rolled out the biner. Switched back to a traditional, small aluminum biner.

Was at Knot Maul this weekend. There are spots to camp near the shelter, a good flowing spring down the blue blaze, but no bear cables.

I've used a Heine pot for several years with an Ion stove. I'm on my second can - my first one developed a pinhole leak. I use a faucet insulator for a cozy that does a great job protecting the pot...

With Happy Hiker closed, what's the next best lodging nearby? I'm coming up for a section hike in 2 weeks and am looking for a place to stay the night before starting my hike.