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Thank you both for your input! I guess I just needed a little coaxing :)

Planning to summit Katahdin on June 13th and head sobo. I keep going back and forth on whether I should bring along my down jacket and mail it home after the whites or if I should layer my down vest...

@peakbagger fortunately I'm from Maine so I don't need to spend money at the AT lodge or at the gate

No I'm talking about literally how much cash in possession to start

Driving up to millinocket next week to start sobo...is carrying $50 in cash sufficient or am I better off carrying $100?

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June 13!!
Yes to approach at the end

My boyfriend, Thomas, and I will be setting out in less than 2 weeks. We've both dreamed of this since we were young and can't wait...

BirdBrain- the Beehive trail at Acadia is so much fun and the views at the top are stunning! I highly recommend it!!

For videos Gopro now has a newer intro camera for only $130. It comes in a permanent waterproof case. Its strictly a rechargeable battery, which kinda sucks but oh well. I got it to document my...

Water Rat, yes I was born and raised in Southern Maine. I also have a family camp on a lake in Millinocket so I'm very familiar with the area since I've been going there for all 22 years of my life....

Hi everyone, just wondering how long it took you to get through the hundred mile wilderness going sobo? Trying to figure out how much food to pack. Thanks!

Me too! But going Southbound :)

Has anyone had experience with SOLE insoles?

What size stuff sacks do you all recommend for clothes and food for a thru?

Hi there! Just wondering which Salomon trailrunners/hiking shoes you all prefer for thruhikes? Synapse vs speedcross vs 3d ultra vs mission?

Swonut, good point...that extra $50 bucks or so isn't much in the grand scheme of things! Thank you!

Thanks for your input. I've hiked Katahdin five times, so I'm 100% sure I'll be wanting some poles. My question is whether the expensive lekis are worth it?

Planning a 2015 sobo thruhike...what are your thoughts on getting either rei/llbean komperdells (with great replacement warranties) vs splurging on a pair of lekis? Are they worth it?

Hi ladies,

I'm planning a 2015 sobo thru hike, and I'm wondering if any of you could weigh in on trekking poles. I am torn between komperdells (llbean or REI --both have great replacement...