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  1. CedarKeyHiker -- I think one of the key words...

    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)...
  2. I'll second the Carhartt's. I'm sure you'll hear...

    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
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    Gramps -- While I have not done a major thru-hike...

    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...
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    RangerZ -- I fully understand; I'm looking to...

    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
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    Thanks.....

    Thanks.....
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    The rain kilt makes a lots of sense in the warmer...

    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
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    I know it's a little more money than you want to...

    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...
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    I waiting to see what answers you get; I've had...

    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........
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