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Doesn't AWOL's Guide (which 99% of thru hikers I met carry) actually have all of this information about needing a reservation, needing to arrange a ride out of the park, etc. in it already?

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The Big Agnes Fly Creek is also a great tent. The UL2 was plenty big for two people, and the UL1 was also very popular on trail last summer. BA also sent us a new tent body with no hassle when we...

I really like my REI Igneo (Joule is the women's version). It's a 20 degree down bag, and weighs 1lb 13 ounces for $299-ish.


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One thing to consider is where you fall in the hip belt sizing. ULA will allow you to customize your pack with one size hip belt and a different sized pack.


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I understood the difference between base and carry weight, Malto. What I was asking was what items/systems Starchild is talking about that decrease your base weight, but increase your carried weight.

How does keeping your base weight lower equate to a higher "carried" weight?


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The thru-hike planning spreadsheet posted on the White Blaze home page (sorry, no link handy) gives elevation gain and loss for each day's "planned" hikes. You could also hike with a GPS watch like...

If you're using a sleeping pad that rolls up to pack (either inside your pack or on the outside of your pack), you can roll up your rain fly and put it inside the rolled up sleeping pad. I bought...

Pressed enter too quickly....all of the big sock brands make light or ultralight versions designed for running. I haven't tried the lighter Fits socks, but for Darn Tough (Run/Hike Merino Ultralight...

Also note that any foot irritation you feel in a prospective pair of shoes will only get more annoying when you're spending all day, day after day on your feet in them. Finding the right socks was...

The short answer, OP? "As light as you can get while staying within your budget and without leaving anything necessary out of your pack."

I'm confused though, because when someone gave you a way...

Another plug for Outdoor 76 in Franklin, NC. They literally saved several hikes among my friends in 2014, and if you're NOBO, it's only 67 miles from start to get there, if I recall correctly.

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I had exactly three minor blisters on my 2014 NOBO hike. My girlfriend had zero blisters on the same hike. Our strategies were quite different. We both wore trail runners (La Sportiva Ultra Raptors...

And it's not at all your job to guard someone else's recovery. I wouldn't worry about that, Patrick. People in recovery aren't white-knuckling it just one kindly offer of a drink away from a relapse....

That's why I found it surprising, Patrickjd9 :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/10/8a6uqeda.jpg here's a better pic.


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No no. A bullseye rash that large, he said. Thanks for the link, sfdoc!


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The bullseye rash, Pedaling Fool. That's just what the doctor said, I dunno. I'm no doc :)


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According to the doc, that rash over 5 centimeters in diameter is definitive for a positive diagnosis. Glad I went!!!


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That's what I thought, but it now looks like a pretty classic bullseye rash which is what made me worry. I've not pulled a single tick off of myself my entire hike so far (1300+ miles) and my clothes...

Two days ago in NJ, I got what I thought was a bee sting (sharp bee sting kind of pain, and a red bump) and now it's more swollen and looks like this (pic attached-is this the bullseye rash?). I've...

And I took your wal mart shuttle from the Penny Pincher, not your shuttle into town from trail, so yes, we were there for a grand total of about 30 minutes. Maybe all of us disgusting, loafing, lying...

You're a liar to (a) accuse us of stealing a room and (b) hitching a free ride on your morning shuttle, Ron. We got a place to stay in town from another trail service, and the owner kindly offered to...

Absolutely. PM me or just email me offline: ericmcdaniel at gmail. :)


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I was surprised there wasn't any kind of all-recovery meeting at Trail Days. I'd definitely be up for helping to organize one on return trips there.


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