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thanks, I'll report my findings next week once I am off the trail.

Thanks, folks, I had about ten SOBO last year. also plenty of section hikers that I've known for many years. Tic Tic

Thans, Last year I had around ten at the north end , the banana and apples, along with yogurt and water seemed appreciated

I will be hiking in SNP starting on Monday for three or four day's ,not sure yet where I will enter the park. Usually on my last night I set up camp at either end with fruit and others goodies for...

I am planning to go out for three or four days next week in SNP , am I going to run into many South bounders ? I am not sure if I will enter in at the Southern or at the Northern ends. But will...

I have met Baltimore Jack on many occasions thurout the last ten years. I found BJ interesting to talk with especially his insite on the trail and his view of the people walking the trail.. He...

Stay at the Amicola camp ground at the top of the mountain , you can eat at the lodge ,dinner and breakfast. G et your direction from the lodge and follow the blue blazes to the AT. There is power...

See you in Charlottesville, Feb.Thanks for putting out the dates and places.

It must be me, I've never had anyone I offered a snickers bar turn one down while hiking the AT. But what do I know I still eat Sugarpops, Frosted Flakes, And plan on going to my Assistant living...

Snicker s are still King with me, ,completed the Santiago de Compostela in Oct. 790 km and eat nineteen snickers in 30 days. Also the choice of most small cafe on the Camino. Also my choice on...

Thank you for this tread, I am also leaving the U.S. around Sept 6-9 to do the Camino Frances. I have to be back by October 12. You have giving me food for thought, Enjoy your walk.

You could try a Field and Streams Fishermans pocket vest, plenty of room in back for diapers, and wipes, front pockets good for baby powder, lotions, side pockets for water. Back has two storage...

I know this is going to sound kind of Calais, however my own personal opinion is; don't go into the woods if you don't understand what you're getting into when hiking alone. I'm afraid we're going...

Appreciate all the great advice thanks

Slo-go-an, thanks, Taking my time , I think I can handle the two bumps,I'll go climb Old Rag here in Va on monday to make sure I have the legs.

Water Rat, Thanks, I talked with Paul's wife from tne AT Lodge awhile back and their daughter or son , I don't remember which bought the Shaws place. I picked up their business card at the AT...

Thanks BirdBrain, I can leave my vehicle at the old Shaws place ,I am not sure of any shuttle back to Monson from Caratuck, I'll check. Again thanks.

I am planning to meet some other hikers that are continuing there SOBO trek in Maine, mid June and they will be hiking from Monson southbound , I did part of the hundred mile wilderness last year,...

My SPOT has done everything that I have needed to give my wife and Family the piece of mind required. Very few issues with my SPOT from GA to Maine. I have even added other hikers to my email so...

I took my Osprey Talon 44 with me to the hundred mile wilderness vs my Aether 70. The Talon is a great pack if you are a minimalist and and keep your weight under 30 lbs . I like it because I can...

Great thread, I agree with many of the comments made about dogs on the trail. As a person definitely afraid of dogs but always trying o conquer my fears , I rely on the dog owner to tell me what I...

This year's thru hikers have already purchased their tents , I stand by mine .My FlyCreekUL 2 is one the best tent I've ever owned. 2016 thur hikers should jump on yours . The Thur hiker that would...

As a firm beliver of CYA since 9-11, I would rather have my capital A covered them not. Please tell me what's wrong with CYA? I like people who.dot there I's and cross there t's. It's kind of like...

No one can tell when Mother Nature is going to strike, be it trees falling,lightning, floods,tornadoes. We do our best to protect folks from injury and sometimes our best is not good enough. So...

So Sad, I have been leary of staying under trees at campsites since I went to hike the hundred mile wilderness last year. My hiking partner John for Bar Harbor asked me to wake him up if I got up...