I recently packed the VT section of the AT (3rd time) with a friend (1st time). We started in North Adams MA and hiked north. We stashed our 2 vehicles at our first 2 resupply points so that we could...
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I recently packed the VT section of the AT (3rd time) with a friend (1st time). We started in North Adams MA and hiked north. We stashed our 2 vehicles at our first 2 resupply points so that we could...
There's no such thing as a free lunch: volunteers & paid staffers maintain, protect, preserve, and improve the Trail for our collective use and enjoyment. Where does that money come from? As part of...
I'm an active side sleeper and I've been very happy with my Big Agnes Lost Ranger and Yampa bags. They both require an air mattress (I use the Big Agnes Air Core but any similarly sized air mattress...
Spring may be crowded but the native ephemeral plants in GA & NC in the Spring are a special treat if you're into native plants.
BTW, I'm not a minimalist but I did weigh all of my gear to see where i could lighten the load. I carried a Big Agnes air mattress that was a 22oz luxury (I'm eyeing up the NeoAir as a replacement)...
Good advice from Abner. I used an Osprey Atmos 65 large pack (3#13oz) and it met my needs. Enough room for me to carry all that I needed and then some. The hip belt has a beefy plastic snap buckle...
I use Big Agnes bags that have a sleeve on the underside of the bag for an air mattress. This works well for me as I'm an active sleeper and I don't roll off the pad. The Big Agnes bags do not have...
Thanks Blitz1! Good stuff.
My wife and I started 'serious' bicycling a few years ago (30-60 miles/ride) and started using Hammer Nutrition products for longer distance events and recovery from work-outs. I have joint arthritis...
i pack my sleeping stuff down there so i can quickly access my fly/footprint/tent when setting up in rain w/o opening the rest of the pack. everything stays dry that i want dry. also have sleeping...
Still wear a bright yellow EW fleece and still use about 6 assorted sized stuff sacks
I'm 170#, 5'9" and my NOBO pack will probably be 32-35# at the start. I use Vasque Breeze GTX hiking boots as they give me ankle support and cushioning from the rocks. And they've done well in the...
Thanks Gramps! NJ weather has been cooperating on the 'rain' side - tested poncho & shell gear the other day with acceptable results. I've been practicing the various techniques mentioned above and...
Thanks Folks! Great info & techniques. I'm feeling better but will not miss any rain showers during set uo or take down! Cheers!!
I've been lucky on my shorter packing trips re: setting up my tent in the rain - I never had to. :D I'm sure that will not be the case on my upcoming thru.
So what techniques do folks use to...
Not a bad idea to set up a PoA as well as any other forms for decisions in your off-trail life that might not wait until your return. Wife & I have the usual set of documents (will, medical...
Trail Name: leaning towards Strider as I liked the character in the Hobbit/LOTR and I ride a Ducati ST...but who knows what the trail will decide
Direction:NoBo
Estimated Start Date: 3/21 is target...
Strider
NOBO
Starting ~21 March
No approach trail