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Well.. I've had these shoes (Merrell Moad Ventilator Low) for about two years now. Only done a few section hikes in them, but I've been wearing them every day. They have about 4 different types of...

I didn't have much money when I first started, and didn't think to check online reviews for things. Brands to avoid: Campmor, Gander Mountain, Slumberjack. Slumberjack may not be awful, but they sure...

Now, I don't really have a specific question here. I've just never done a long hike in winter weather, and the thought of getting caught in a 10degF or below storm is a little scary to me.

I've...

Thanks for the information, everyone. Have looked up most everything listed here.

I'm between two choices now:

Untreated for springs, and use Aquamira drops (after my iodine is used up) for...

Yes. All of those, haha. I'm leaning toward not treating, and tossing in some iodine when it's still water. But I don't know if this would actually be effective, or just an effort to make myself...

Sorry to make yet another water filter thread, but I'm quite confused here.

Iodine:
This was my first choice. I don't mind the taste, and the crystal form of it will last forever for a cheap...

Yes. Last year I was thinking about hiking. Did a test hike for about 8 days, and pushed myself far too much each day. About three days after I got home, my Achilles tendon turned to stone, and hurt...

The simplest things are always the most profound

I would be afraid to attack a hiker. They all have knives and spears, and are in incredible shape.

A beginner question here,

I was thinking about carrying a small day pack with me. That way, for towns that I would like to visit, I could stash my pack somewhere near the trail, and walk around...

For water on the trail, I figure I'll print this out and carry it with me:
http://www.whiteblaze.net/index.php?page=shelters

But how about food? I saw a re-supply list with stores distributed out...