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If you want to try and put on weight, you want to count calories for EVERYTHING you eat. Seriously, catalog everything you eat and get in the habit of doing this. Once you know what your average...

I've got a 40* Hammock Gear quilt I use in warm weather, it is a great piece of gear. I've taken it down to freezing, though it definitely got cold that night! It's comfortable to 40* though no...

Here's a link to an album I made for what was my setup in 2013. I've since switched to a lighter weight hammock (Dream Hammock), and will be using a tarp with doors for my NOBO thru, but hopefully...

Yeah, the Houdini is a great piece of gear. I take it practically everywhere I go, to work, out on the town, day hikes, summer backpacking, etc.

I'll have my trekking poles as well (which are...

Thanks for the replies, I've got some good things to think about.

Regarding the trowel, I forgot to put trekking poles on the list. I will be using either those or one of my tarp stakes (I'll...

Thanks for the reply. That windshirt is definitely a luxury item. It's the Patagonia Houdini which weighs in at 4oz (wind pants 2.6). I tend to hike warm, so when I use the Precip it becomes a hot...

Hey Everyone,

I though I would share my starting Gear List for my upcoming 2015 Thru attempt!

Some Details:
Mid-April Start (between 10th-15th)
NOBO
Hammock for Shelter
Backpacking...

Hey, that's my Birthday! :D

I'll be heading out a bit later than y'all. I'm flying to Atlanta right after Easter to visit with my relatives for a few days, then I'll wait until the best break in...

I'm budgeting about 6k for the trail and another 6-8 for after, as I don't know where I will be living/working when I finish. I am hoping to lateral over to a different industry (currently at a...

I use a Sil tarp. Cuben would be great, though I am not ready to make the $$ leap to one yet. I currently use the Warbonnet Edge, which has yet to get me or my hammock wet. Cuben fiber is a great...

Not a graduate, but will be attempting a NOBO hike for 2015. I plan on bringing a Gossamer 1/8th" along with my UQ, to use in as a mat under the hammock, "yoga" mat, and as a pad in case I have to...

Ha! I'm sure that will put her momma's mind at ease..

My plan is to use my Gregory Savant 58. It's a bit heavier than I'd like, but of the 6+ packs I tested in the 2-3lb range this one was by far the most comfortable. I'm using a hammock/quilt system,...

Hey OTH,

While I haven't yet hiked the AT, though I will be hammocking next year for my thru. As mentioned above, there are some different learning curves that come in to play when using hammocks...

Would love to, but that would be a bit of a rough commute coming from California! Best of luck, and maybe we'll run into each other on the trail :)

Curious about this as well.

I run very warm when I exercise, so I personally don't need insulation while hiking. I have a Patagonia down sweater and am happy with it. I used to have a synthetic style puffy, but after a year,...

Start date: Early/Mid April

Trail name (If you have one yet): None yet.

Hometown: Bay Area, CA
NOBO or SOBO (and why): I'll be heading NOBO. I am looking forward to the community aspect of...

Thanks for the advise, I appreciate it. Mosquitos and flies in the Sierras can get bad in the summer here, but it's bearable (with lots of deet :)).

I'll be using a hammock for my '15 thru attempt. I plan on using my 10ft freebird (basic single layer gathered end) and Warbonnet Edge Tarp. Depending on the bugs, I may add a bugnet to the shelter...