CedarKeyHiker -- I think one of the key words from you post is "retired"; as we get further along in out careers is harder to find the time to do the hike. I would say that most (not all, but most)...
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CedarKeyHiker -- I think one of the key words from you post is "retired"; as we get further along in out careers is harder to find the time to do the hike. I would say that most (not all, but most)...
I'll second the Carhartt's. I'm sure you'll hear about the "no cotton", but during my 8 years is SAR, they were the best thing I found. Good luck & have fun.... Greg/Grizhicks
Gramps -- While I have not done a major thru-hike yet (plan is '18, after retirement); I have had both hips & both knees replacement and have no problems walking or day hiking. I really don't think...
RangerZ -- I fully understand; I'm looking to retire in the fall of '17 and start the Trail in spring of '18. Good luck.... Grizhicks
Thanks.....
The rain kilt makes a lots of sense in the warmer weather, but did you use rain/wind pants in colder weather (esp. at each end/move with colder weather gear?)? Thanks, Grizhicks
I know it's a little more money than you want to spend, but have you looked at the Izula by ESEE (knife only is 2 oz). I've had mine since early November and wear as a neck kinfe every day; don't...
I waiting to see what answers you get; I've had both knees (9/'09 & 9/'10) and both hips (5/'02 & 5/'07) replaced, and the AT is still on my dream sheet. Good luck with the surgery........