go check out hammock forums plenty of information about hammocks
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go check out hammock forums plenty of information about hammocks
you dont need those on the AT just use a food bag
would not do it I always hang my food bag in a tree away from where I sleep just a good practice
I always use trrekking poles they have saved me from falling several times
I m sure there are other methods that will work but in a pinch urine will remove the sting then wash with soap and water flush eyes several times with fresh water make sure contact lens are removed...
chimeny pond trail on the backside of Katadhin as I recall its roughly 2.5 miles up the backside there are bunk houses at the pond but are hard to come by
its all part of the at experience for some personally I never wanted to wade or swim although I heard that Warren Doyles group did a few years ago
call the baxter state park office in millinocket you can buy maps of the park from them
Use them at night have a radiio function with my mp3 player helps me zone out and sleep seldom use them when hiking
usually to busy hiking to look for plants but have found apples blueberrys , blackberries and ramps
hang them on my hammock straps under the fly or put them in a large zip lock in my pack which I also hange off my hammock straps wash my dirty clothes in town
start at caratunk and finish at katadhin
I always take my socks off and put my trail runners back on. Its often too slippery going bare foot. Unless you are wearing gore tex shoes your shoes will dry fairly quickly just due to walking
you dont need a compass on the AT
anything can happen weather wise in the mountains in march
hands down an underquilt is the way to go except for the shelters in GSMP where you will need a pad
its a mixed bag some hikers do carry them some dont I carry them to stay warm while hiking in a cold rain my legs have been damn cold in late april in windy conditions and I was glad I had...
Try Aceytl L Carnitine, Alpha Lipoic Acid , B12 Vitamin D and evening primrose oil for peripheral neuropathy . They all are effective in relieving the symptoms .If you are taking a statin drug be...
usually eat in the evening snack as I hike
Its a hollywood flick thats about it
was there this past year nice diner beer on tap and the store has a good variety of resupply stuff
carry a LW tent get a 15-20 degree bag dont depend on staying in only shelters
never used them unlikely you will need them just added weight
I resupplied at WH landing which was open and only carried about 5 days worth of food Take your time and enjoy it we did about 10 miles a day which gave you plenty of time to see the views (see my...
did the smokies in blizzard conditions in march 2004 (see my Pictures) post holing was a PIA so was finding the trail in certain spots just be prepared and hunker down when necessary One unprepared...