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I have a Tarptent Contrail in like-new condition that I'd be happy to sell.

I got a (rechargable) Blitzu I3 headlamp through Amzon before my section hike this Summer and found before I left that it would not hold a charge. Sent it back for replacement and got it back today...

pm incoming on headlamp

pm sent about tent

A long sabbatical might work if you could negotiate it with your employer. I couldn't get away for 5 months, so I'm doing a section at a time and loving every chance I get to walk the trail. I hope...

Harry,

It happens that I have both (bought second-hand through this and Hammock Forums websites), as I am gearing up for a section hike on the AT in late May. I've set up the contrail once in my...

For my section hikes in 2008 & 2010, I dehydrated cooked hamburger and cooked chicken at home (stored in ziplock bags in freezer until I departed) I added a little dried hamburger or chicken to each...

As with most other threads, there are as many opinions as members. In the spirit of HYOH, I'd say consider the wisdom offered here and then do what makes sense to you. As others have observed, you...

Sounds like a good strategy, Edwardo, depending on the location of the post offices and their hours. I did not like to add very many miles to my day by needing to very far off the trail to a post...

I did wade through all 195 pages of the report. No mention of bear spray. Investigating rangers could easily see that many grizzly bears were active,feeding on other carcasses and resting regularly...

Yeah, +1 on chinmusic's wisdom

FWIW, I left my retainers at home and did 2 months on the trail in the Summer of 08. I was able to get the retainers on my teeth when I got back. I continue to use them and they still fit, so I don't...

In August, 2008 I spent a night at the Kirkridge shelter with my friend Creeper and we ordered pizza. So yes, the road access to the shelter made it easy for the pizza delivery guy. Ate very well....

Ditto to the wisdom above about taking it easy, doing good preparation, paying attention to your own body. In 2008, at age 55, I did almost 600 miles in 7 weeks. Only had second thoughts the second...