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Wow! Thanks everyone! Still shocked to the wealth of knowledge here.
I really appreciate everyone's time and insight.
Helps me evaluate my goals and expectations for the AT!

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Thanks everyone for your input.
I wasn't trying to promote "hate", sadly nowadays everyone takes things to literal.
Call me Old School, an Ahole or ignorant, I still use the word retarded and...

I know this is an old post or thread (still trying to learn the lingo), but it amazes me the wealth of knowledge here. I've been using a Gatorade bottle for ages, never thought to ask anyone else of...

Cool! Appreciate everyone's input.
Just a random thought, like my High school teacher once said, "the stupidest question you could ever ask, is the one you don't"
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Ha! Yeah I set myself up for that one...
However, Curmudgeon has a nicer ring to it than "crotchety old man"
Guess I'll change my trail name...
Thanks!

(Still "hate" that stuff)

Thanks Traveler, that's what I kind of figured.
Didn't want to be the crotchety old man on the trail, just want to enjoy myself as much as possible.
Appreciate it!
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Pardon me if this is the wrong section, still trying to learn forum etiquette...
I've been hiking private properties, state parks and national parks since I was a teenager. Weather and nature I'm...

Wow! That was like the perfect answer!
Thank you very much!
I own everything for colder temperatures so I guess I'll live by that rule of "have it not need it" and follow it up with the other rule...

Great tips! Greatly appreciated!
It's the little things you don't think about that are concerning... besides the Big 3 and accoutrements that follow.
This online forum thing is all new to me, so...

Handyman by trade, Residential remodeling skills.
I was wondering if there is a way to find odd jobs while on the trail. Is there somewhere to post looking for work?
I have a savings to spend on...

Not from around Va. but am here and want to hike south starting in mid February. I figure I'll start towards McAfee and then go as long as my legs will carry me. Is the weather fair in February? Not...

Common sense list of things we tend to forget or take for granted...

Never thought about that...

I "Hate" vloggers, Muir and Thoreau quotes, douche bags who play radio/music real loud or ones who play (cant play) an instrument around a campfire!
Vloggers are fine if you keep to yourself and...

Thanks for the info! You definitely make some valued points and have given me something to think about. Appreciate you taking the time to respond!
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Thanks for the info! You definitely make some valued points and have given me something to think about. Appreciate you taking tge time to respond!
Stay Safe!

Hello y'all!
I'm new to this site, actually first forum I've EVER joined, anyway quick question;
I plan to flip flop hike the Appalachian trail this year 2023, and was wondering what month is best...