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I am going to start on aparil 1st. 2010. I a, just about to start my AT thru in the next couple of weeks so i will contact you when i a done... till then kind regards.. Darren.

Pack: UAL Equipment - Catalyst Backpack. 47oz.
Tent: Six Moons - Wild Oasis, Tyvek Foot Print, Stake Set & Pole. 21oz.
Bag: Golite - Adrenaline Mummy Sleeping Bag. 44oz.
Pad: Therm-a-Rest ProLite...

Looking for a hiking partner for my 2010 PCT Trip, I am located in Houston, TX. PM me for more information...

I am located in Brookshire, TX. about thirty miles west of Houston. You do realize i am going for a thru... are you looking to section hike for a while, or thru. I am on a budget - So i will use mail...

Anyone know of patterns to make a sleeping bag with pocket for pillow and ground pad??? Especialy information about how to make the baffels and where to get the 800 goose down.... :sun

Thanks in...

Anyone in the Houston, TX area. Seeking a partner to thru hike AT NOBO late March start date... :)

Big Dazzy.

Hi Cat,

Whats your schedule like, i am looking to leave late March, Thinking of hiking 12miles per day. Looking for a hiking partner, as i am on a budget too...

Darren.

I am a average hiker, about 40+ over ideal and managed to complete california in 4 months, taking it really easy most of the time only had a few 20+ days aswell....

After reading this i think i'm going to get out there June 15, '09. starting from Denver... I am told its awsome time of year, Untroden snow and not many folks...

I don't really know what when bad here, i feal the need to apologise for bring up this subject matter, I just wanted to know where to get some Fish Jerky!.

Anyone know where to get Fish Jerky? Without making it myself. :-?

Is there some type of generic gear list for this type hike, i am needing help with how the cloth layers work and whats the best gear to buy. :-?

I made a small bolsa wood base for my Feather Fire XL, I then varnisded it and then had it heat coated. Never had a issue after i made this base, I do however aggree that there are issues with this...

Forget the Jetboil, get a PackaFeather XL stove, it only Weighs 1.4 ounces (45 grams) and The XL will bring 16 ounces (2 cups, ½ liter) of 60° water to a true boil (digitally measured) in 5 to 6...

I use a striped down 8000 cubic inch, i hate straping crap to the outside of my pack. i got the weight down from 88oz to 60oz striping it down... i could get it lighter but dont want and relability...

My base weight is 21lbs, not including fuel, food & water...

Blissful, you are right there, i use DEET 30% on my clothing and still had them on me when i stripped down after hiking there. Only advise i can give that worth a dam, is go fully clothed.

About fourty, I know it's discusting....... A discrace to the term Backpacker...

I'll take that action, for the CT guidebook, the CT databook, and the Colorado Trail CD map pack. $55, seams as i am cheap.... How would you like me to pay?

Darren :sun

Thinking about the Colarado Trail, My $0.02 cent...... The best in the country?

Anyone seen Stumpknocker?

Just do your own thing, remember it's your hike and it's suppost to be fun, Leave when your ready, You will know when the time is right..... Just belive in your self and not others as this will...

Just do your own thing, Remember its your hike do it your way and you'all have the most fun.... after all it Fun! right...

Just get a silk liner, for that bag and go for it, if it gets real chilly use your emergancy blanket too....

You need five books, 1) How to prepare for & hike it. 2) Appalachian trail thru-hike planner. 3) Appalachian Trail food planner. 4) Appalachian trail Data book. 5) Walking the Appalachian Trail. Then...