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Related question: does anyone know where to get "3D mesh," the wicking mesh material used in shoulder & hip straps?

This does not directly relate, but I hiked in NJ this weekend and there were a lot of blowdowns, so don't expect them to be cleared.

Also there are plenty of signs of flooding from last week's...

First thing I would do is PUT ON A HAT, then, depending on how hot I was, take off some clothes, unzip the bag part way, etc. The hat is the important part, especially for colder temperatures.

In...

My favorite pieces of clothing were a Patagonia capilene MESH (not the tight weave) s/s shirt, and Smartwool Adrenaline socks.

Everyone you ask will say something different. Clothing is...

Most hikers don't camp above treeline in the Whites anyway. The only stretch where you'd want to sleep above treeline is the presidential range, where you should stay at a Hut.

Camping above...

I have a Lunar Solo, and I think I know what you're talking about (but I'm not sure). I think the problem is that if the corner guylines are really staked down close & low, then the outer wall is...

NOBO from Deleware Water Gap or wherever's easiest to get to in NJ/NY. I did this last year and it was great. You're around the thru-hikers, you can start out slow with tons of diner stops, and the...

Or, send along town clothes in a drift box.

Nope. Watches have one purpose only, and that's to tell you how soon you can get out of work. If you think of hiking as work, bring a watch. I just let time pass however it wants to and dont' check...

My asthma is relatively mild, ie never life-threatening but I wheezed like crazy pretty much through Georgia. I think my mom forced me to take my inhaler, but I sent it home along with my cell phone....

Don't you hate it when your back sweats all the time because of your pack? Oh man I soooo need one of these.

If someone wants to buy me one, PM me and I'll send you my home address ;) . I also...

(Not from experience--I've never used a Walmart pad)

Closed-cell foam pads do not soak up water. Open cell foam does, and is worthless for backpacking.

My conclusion is, since the blue...

In a side-by-side comparison, Burger King's foods have more calories than McDonalds. In the places you have a choice (Gorham NH?), go for Burger King!

Yes, a tarp implies having a separate ground cloth as well.

I'm think 8x8 or 9x9 may be a good size... Pan, it says that tarp has 10 tie-outs, is that 8 around the edge and 2 lifters?

Wow, that's a heavy toothbrush :eek:

I don't have a Wisp, but I considered the Beeline for a while and although it is light, I think that's mainly achieved by its small size, and no zipper. I...

Everyone's different, but I do not think an average person would be comfortable with 30 pounds in a Race/Speed. Even under optimal conditions it transfers very little weight to the hips. When I would...

The tarp is 75. The shelters with netting and floors are over 200.

Thanks for the comments so far, and while brand suggestions are helpful, I'm also looking for your personal experience with tarp...

I've looked around a bit and can't find a good answer to this question, so I'll open it to discussion here. A 6x8 tarp is usually recommended for a solo backpacker, and an 8x10 for a pair. The 8x10...

I met a ridgerunner in MA who carried an ice axe with him in the heat of summer.

Under normal conditions there's no need for one, but I think it might be a good thing to have in NH & ME in March.

I think this is fine--they do leak and putting all your eggs in one 4L Platypus might not be the best idea. I also like the idea of drinking out of a 1L bladder and having to refill from the big one,...

Jack's absolutely right about the GoLite packs. The maximum for the Race is 20 pounds, in my experience anyway, and I think the Speed is the same pack w/ a hydration system?

Is your sleeping bag liner for warmth or to keep the bag clean? If you plan on sleeping in long johns, the liner may be unnecessary. Personally I would go ahead and drop the l/s shirt, just because...

You should be able to buy a bottle of yellow HEET at any gas station.

Thought I'd mention the Europa just because you said you like the tarp tent but want double-wall.

36 oz (2lb, 2 oz) $290

http://www.sixmoondesigns.com/shop/shopexd.asp?id=40

I'd flip flop. You get to avoid the blackflies and meet some NOBOs. Half the time your destination is the Whites, Maine & Katahdin, and then your destination is NC/TN, Smokies & Springer.

I...