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    gratefultrails

    Ingenious thru hike recipes!

    Thread Starter: gratefultrails

    I would love to hear some of the really creative and tasty recipes yall have come up with over the years or on a thru hike. using food you can find in

    Last Post By: Abner Today, 10:37 Go to last post
    BostonBlue

    Problems With Hiking Partner

    Thread Starter: BostonBlue

    Planning on hiking with a buddy on AT thru 2014. Any suggestions as to potential pitfalls? Anything that you would do differently if you were hiking

    Last Post By: Lyle Today, 10:36 Go to last post
    henry g wilgo

    what's the ( average) total pack weight for the average thru hiker

    Thread Starter: henry g wilgo

    my pack ready to go may 20....i know it is a high weight at 45 pounds..i have been using it for 3 1/2 miles per day,,,taking 1 hour 10 mins,,,for the

    Last Post By: BostonBlue Today, 10:36 Go to last post
    Dirty Nails

    Red headlamp

    Thread Starter: Dirty Nails

    Practically all the hikers I ever asked said the red LED was a complete waste of money and a useless feature on a headlamp.

    Then, on my

    Last Post By: Coosa Today, 10:31 Go to last post
    Tree Nerd

    Shoes or boots?

    Thread Starter: Tree Nerd

    Getting ready for my AT thru and my Danner SOBO mids are on their last leg. I have always used mid sized boots due to the ankle support and versatility

    Last Post By: Coosa Today, 10:27 Go to last post
    RustyNail99

    Weekend Hike in GA ???

    Thread Starter: RustyNail99

    Hi, I am new to the forum and had a question. I am going next weekend with 2 or 3 buddies up to GA to hike/camp. We have done some trail hiking in the

    Last Post By: max patch Today, 10:25 Go to last post