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Yup. I sobo'ed last year with a 25 deg bag. As Feral Bill mentioned, you can use the bag as a quilt during warmer nights, and if you get colder nights towards the end of your hike, you can always...

Yikes, Did you get this in Woodbridge, Va or on the trail? Hope for a speedy recovery.

Loneliness can hit harder going sobo. However, at the beginning, you'll likely meet up with lots of other hikers up to Monson. I always had company at the shelters until I left Monson. After that,...

Not specifically what OP is asking for, but here's my 2013 sobo data in graph form:
http://www.atjindo.com/img/data1.jpeg

I could send the excel data as well but it doesn't have resupply points,...

hey polechar, first off congrats to you and your dog as well. you're the only other pair i know that successfully completed southbound thru-hike this year.

i think i saw some of your youtube...

Another benefit to gaiters: they keep your socks cleaner. helps when you're only carrying two pairs.

hiking with dog changes the hike, but when i had to leave her for the smoky mountains, i missed her dearly, since i'd been hiking with her for 4 months at that point.

fewer hikers and dogs headed...

thank you! tent was big agnes Fly Creek UL2. perfect size for me, my gear, and dog. they usually have a few selling on ebay for much lower than retail price.

wow, did i read that correctly? you yoyo'ed the AT this year?

yea, we went through a lot together. glad we both made it safely.

Finished Oct 30, but finally got around to making a slideshow of the journey. I was inspired by 2012 videos, so hope past and future thru-hikers enjoy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ee4FQ3PpY3g

thanks for the link. i wish i had this in erwin.

Also completed a SoBo thru-hike with my dog this year. Looks like you have a lot responses, so here's my 2 cents:

When stopping by towns, I'd usually leash her to trees nearby. Let me know if you...

I'm using Big Agnes fly creek UL2 for my 2013 SoBo thru-hike. Hiking with dog as well.

The tent size is perfect for one person, medium-sized dog, and gear.

I ditched the footprint in harper's...

Hi, I'm dropping off my dog with Connie on June 4. I think I had a to call two or three times to get in contact, but that should be the correct number.

I'm staying with Phil at...

Starting this thread to centralize any SOBO blogs, journals, websites. Still early, but please feel free to add.

http://atjindo.com

I'm starting June 4 with my dog, so I'm sure I'll see you guys in the 100 Mile Wilderness. Also reserved spot at Katahdin Spring June 4 if anyone is interested in sharing.

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South-bound thru-hike with a dog for anyone that wants to follow along. Heading up to Maine June 3.

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Hello all,

Just found this tread and glad to see others are starting around same time as me.

My tentative plan is to rent and drive car to Bangor on June 3, spend night at 100 mile wilderness...

Donde, Sent you a pm.

Hello,

My current plan is to start SOBO thru-hike in early June from Katahdin. I plan to take my korean jindo (30 lbs), so doesn't look like bus is option, and I don't want to take her in...

Thanks for the reply. I'll keep researching options if you're not available at that time. Are you also thru-hiking, or just helping with shuttling?

Hopefully, 1 or 2 more people respond to this...

Hi,

Any luck finding a kennel? I have the same question for 2013 thru-hike.

Name:
Jamie, no trail name yet

From:
Fairfax, Va

Start Date:
Early June

Why SOBO?