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That was pretty funny. I laughed more at the stereotypical day hikers than at Underwood. The trailrunner chick was the best.

You can hike with me anytime! Check out the new QC silver gauze - it is "this weeks" cool new item! also, you carry an ACS/Hyfin in your hiking kit? Would a plastic bag and some tape not do the...

OP: Not funny.

Some of the other posts: Fairly humorous.


...and some people will carry something for defence. Good for them.

The last time I was out in wet weather, I tried a variation of the Tipi style. I put a platform of wet sticks (about 1" - 2" diameter) down first, then another layer across that. Finally I built a...

I think there may have been some confusion in the responses: The stove in the pic is like the hobo stove J Falk makes it wouldnt have any inherent reburn properties. A bushwacker stove (also J Falks)...

QuickClot and Celox function the same, just different materials. Just so you know, QC is exothermic - it will warm up as it does its' thing. The sponge and gauze setups aren't as bad as the old...

Sorry, t'werent me. I go woodburner all the way.

+1 to the comment about carrying a bit more in your first aid kit. I have had a falrly extensive kit in my car for years, only had to use a few band-aids out of it all this time. BUT, I may need...

Argh for not being able to edit posts. Another critical thing is CARRY 3 WAYS to make fire. (and be skilled at all 3!) I carry a bic or two, a firesteel with cotton balls and esbit tabs, and...

Good start! are you going to make this a "step by step" instruction? I have had the fun of trying to get a fire going in nasty conditions, it is a challenge when everything goes right. Possibly a...

Another good reason for people to at least carry pepper spray, especially if hiking alone. If nothing else it will "discourage" the attacker (4 legged or 2) long enough to figure out a plan B.

Yea, I am a mustard fanatic, so I skip the ketchup and go straight for the mustard, every time. But I think i may be the only one here in n.alabama.

Then again, I am trying to avoid fried foods...

So is it a good thing, or a bad thing, that i am WAITING for a bad weather day to get out and do 5 miles? I have new raingear, see, and I just thought...

1. I appreciate the info on the parks' procedures and regulations. Some I knew, some I had heard about, some was passed on later in the thread.

2. I think most of the posters took offence about...

I use a wicking base layer (Underarmour "coldgear" longsleeve works well for me), and a Merino wool sweater. I keep a softshell jacket at the ready, and it helps keep the chill off down to the low...

ignore my previous post. Speed reading FTL

Huh? The AT trail is closed? How do you close a walking trail? what does this do to the folks who leave Springer in February? Time for a little research, methinks...

I have never had any problem with using cotten balls/vaseline, even in very cold/wet weather. Am I just lucky? I use a woodburning stove, and if the weather is bad I will pack in a handful of tinder...

errr.... Remind me to bring my own cookware...

yep. PF isnt much fun if you like walking. I usually have to stretch the tendon for a moment a couple of times a day. Everyone looks at me weird when I get up after sitting for any more than a...

ah well, had to postpone the trip due to RL. Better luck next time, eh?

Yea. That. Its just over 7 miles from the Park to the top of Springer, I was planning on camping by the Springer shelter, then hike back the next morning.

EDIT: havent been in a while? Sounds...

I will be doing a quick overnight hike from Amicalola Park up the approach trail, camp up by the shelter on Springer Mtn, then back down the next day. Just a gear shakedown run, but should be a nice...

Well, he actually didn't thru hike in the book. 800-something miles, including a lot of section hikes.

Oh BTW the Leonids are expected to peak the night of the 17th, so we may have a great light show!