Search:

Hey,
So I went for a little hike last week, from Damascus north to Troutdale. The first night I went past Saunders shelter and camped around Bear Tree Gap. About 2am I hear a howl of some sort,...

The axe loops are handy for carrying your trekking poles sometimes.

Thanks for all of the suggestions guys. I'm really excited to be in this part of the country.

-Alex

Hey all,
I have just moved to Blacksburg,VA, and am looking for some suggestions for hikes in the area. I just got a couple AT maps for Grayson Highlands area, and the next section north. Other...

So it looks like what was to be a thru hike for me in '09 is going to be a 3 month section from Harper's Ferry to Kathadin. I am wondering how most of you Nobos are planning on getting home from...

Thanks for all the input. I think I'm leaning towards just getting a bunch of packets and keeping them in my bounce box. If I run out, then I'll figure it out on the fly.

-Crab Cake

I have a GoLite Pinnacle and I like it a lot. It is my first frameless pack, and is more comfortable than I expected. My back does sweat a lot since there is nothing between it and the pack. That's...

I am planning my 3 month section, and am trying to figure out the best way to bring along olive oil. First of all, I am not doing maildrops, just a bounce box. I am aware that olive oil packets are...

WOW! Thanks for the great opinions here, very positive and very very helpful. Commodities of the modern world? Like the petroleum in the glue that holds your shoes together? Or the chinese laborers...

Thanks guys, this was exactly the info I was looking for. I kinda figured that not all outfitters carried it, and even if they do, there would be 100 other hikers that were getting low at the same...

hey,
So I'm trying to figure out how much Aqua Mira I am going to go through during my 3 month section. Could those of you who have thru hiked with Aqua Mira give me a rough idea of how long 1...

Has anyone compiled a list of all the outfitters on/ near the AT? This could be a useful resource for many I think. I'm guessing the list wouldn't be that long.

-Crab Cake

I'm in no hurry, just wondering when I should start looking for it.

I've actually got an ipod shuffle, as suggested by Lion King. I just didn't think it would be very convenient to have to get to a computer to charge it. I guess it's probably easier than I thought. ...

Does anyone know when the new data book comes out?

-Crab Cake

Hey,
I'm pretty much all set with gear for my 3 month section hike in March except for an mp3 player. Does anybody have a reccomendation for an mp3 player that uses regular batteries? A radio...

So it looks like life has forced me to make this a 3 month section hike instead of a through. I'll still be starting the same time and can't wait to meet everyone here. -Crab Cake


Trail Name:...

I have a Z55 that I love. It carries great, and is still pretty light. But, I also just got a GoLite Pinnacle that I am planning on using for my '09 thru.

I like them for stability and support, but I do agree that they offer very little cushion, at least that I can feel. I have actually used them with regular insoles underneath before. I too just got a...

Trail Name: Crab Cake
Direction: Nobo
Estimated Start Date: mid ->late March
Approach Trail - yes

I'm officially comitted, can't wait to meet everyone.

Hey,
What does everyone here use for sleeping bag storage? I've got a new Montbell SS Hugger, and I would like to get a different sack than what came with it. The one that came with it is kinda...

Hey,
I missed out on this deal, but just got my #2 for the same price from Backcountry.com. They have a 20% off coupon right now, the code is 2Q8-1WZBCG. A few brands are exempt, but it's good for...

Apparently they are sold out of the #2. I was too late.

Cool, I've got a summer bag, so this will be pretty much just for colder times, but I don't mind wearing more clothes if I have to. Looks like I'm gonna order a #2.

-Alex

So I'm planning on starting my thru-hike at the end of March next year, and I'm torn on whether to get the Montbell SS #1 or #2. I'm leaning towards #2, but what does everyone else think?

-Alex