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I saw some signs at the shelters in PA last year that said no fires period. Maybe it was just the time of the year or the forest fire danger level was high...who knows.

I used BackCountry Navigator pro for Android $10, you can download a free overlay of the entire AT including all the shelter locations. And you can pre-download the areas before you leave so you do...

Just remember the weather changes all the time. Last year, the second week in MAY in the smokies, it snowed (lightly) one night at Clingman's dome and several nights it was in the 20's and 30's in...

I was #939 when I checked in on April 10th

Hey I remember you all. We spent a few nights in the smokies with you guys going to sleep listening to Lord of the Rings :)
And Ron ate that worm the one morning if you remember also :)

This past year when I hiked, I used an "eye-fi" SD card in my camera. It has wireless built into the SD card. You pair it with your phone/tablet/pc and whenever your camera and phone are both turned...

We had a ton of sick hikers from hot springs to Erwin. My opinion is that it is from a contaminated water source. A half-fast pole I took of about 20 fellow hikers, some of which were not sick,...

I just got one of these also after spending days trying to figure out how I was going to get pictures off the camera (unfortunately it is one that requires a special Sony cable or I would have needed...

21.1lb base cold. But I am carrying more "comfort" items (electronics and sleeping items) than most (so I am told). I'll let you know in a week if I am still carrying them :) Everyone else is...

Ok, I now have my COLD base down to 21.1lbs which I am thinking is not all that bad from what I read. Warm will get me down to 18ish. Both weights WITH my comfort (electronic) items.

And...

Thanks so much. I "am" listening to everyone, despite my initial "defenses" of my choices.
I AM dumping the filter, and the camp shoes. Also found some smaller 2oz bottles so I can carry less...

All this gear is already bought, but I totally agree that there were way cheaper ways of doing it, IF I had had the time to do tons of research, etc. But I only had 3 weeks prep time and 2 of those...

Ok, I am gonna ditch the filter and the camp shoes and just go for a $5 pair of flip-flops (5oz). If it turns out I am not even using "them" (the more I think of it you are prolly right), I can just...

Kinda both. One is a down pillow with a "pocket" to hold the one that inflates. And the one that inflates is also my sitting pad.
And I had to go this route because I have C-3/4/5 disc issues in my...

I'm sure if I had more time, I could have saved some $ here and there on certain items, but since I only had 3 & 1/2 weeks to prepare for this hike, I didn't have that luxury. But then again, it...

Excellent idea, I never thought of the phone as a backup light source.
And I have been 50/50 on the sock liners thing since the start. They may very well be the first thing to go either on the...

I am trying to be open minded, and I am not arguing; I am simply explaining my reasoning behind a certain decision.
I am very much open to suggestions from others and do thank everyone again for...

The filter in "inline" with my bladder, and it claims (according to the fda reports) to remove all bacteria, etc. And it is convenient in that you don't have to pump it or anything, just fill the...

My Kindle and Music is my serenity; especially after a hard day's work/walk. And based on may other discussions, a kindle doesn't weigh "much" more than a typical paperback and takes up less space so...

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I never really "liked" to read until I bought one. It is just so much easier. Now I am addicted to reading.

I think I will construct one like the article that was posted, using the thick alum baking pans.
I am going to try to do a light alum weld around the base part (reflector) to attach it to the...

Hey I give all those that started in Feb and even March a huge thumbs up for sticking thru it. The weather this year is just amazing. But have faith! It HAS to get better! And I'm not just saying...

I know nobody can predict the future weather, but as a general rule, are windscreens going to be needed when using a canister stove?

I have one last item on my gear list to buy and that would be a summer sleeping bag.
I have a Western Mountaineering versalite 10 for the cold.

At first I was thinking that since it is only 2lbs...