I would add something like a 1/8'' foam pad to supplement the prolite since a lot of heat can be lost through the ground. A Kindle, iPhone, and camera? I personally wouldn't bring any but I would...
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I would add something like a 1/8'' foam pad to supplement the prolite since a lot of heat can be lost through the ground. A Kindle, iPhone, and camera? I personally wouldn't bring any but I would...
You can't see Nantahala Lake from the trail? The maps seem to put the trail right next to it. I may just bushwhack to it anyway. I believe the section of the Bartram I will be on has only a very...
Royalusa, thanks so much for that write up and link to your hike. One of the reasons I chose this hike was to hopefully avoid some crowds and the worn down trail of the AT. I'm anxious to see the...
Thanks for the replies! That's why I really enjoy this site. Looks like that as long as I have the maps I should be fine. Seldomseen, Any particular reason why you didn't like this section? Canada...
Thanks for the link. Since I've never been up in that area I am trying to learn as much about it as I can as I have way more fun when I'm prepared.
I have my fall break coming up and I have decided to reward myself with a well deserved vacation. After researching, I have decided to finally set foot on the AT. Most my hiking has been more west,...
Well this list doesn't look to be complete so weigh everything that you carry. First aid kit is huge. Mine is 2oz max. Tent is massive. You can go even lighter than the Fly Creek and cheaper. Look at...
Well I am a pretty cold sleeper (not much body fat) and anything below freezing I like to have an R value of about 5 just to be safe. I also like having a foam pad with my inflatable in case the...
I line my pack with a trash compactor bag so I have never had a problem with it getting wet. I have also never had any of my bags or quilts get damaged by any sharp objects. I don't really carry...
I have one of Tim's earlier 20 degree quilts when he was automatically over-stuffing them. I am 5'10 and a slim 140lbs but I ordered the wide version. My reasoning was so I could add all my winter...
The 3.3 oz of insulation is the weight of the insulation per square meter/yard. It is not the total amount of insulation in the quilt.
The Exos is not made to handle 40 lbs. 30 lbs will be pushing it. I would look at something much sturdier. Check out Deuter's Aircontact series
Aquamira works together. Part B activates the chlorine dioxide and that is why the premix is so necessary. You need to activate the chlorine dioxide or else there is no point in treating the water
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0BSXa8vE10
I only use this for my running shoes but I see no reason why it wouldn't work for you. I use the last method shown in the video and it works great for me.
http://www.featheredfriends.com/picasso/Garments/Lt/Hyperion.html
This will keep you warmer than the Patagonia. 5oz of down should be good down into the 20s by itself.
30 pounds is really too heavy for an UL pack. At that weight you would really benefit from a framed pack. Look at the ULA Circuit. 20 pounds or so is really the comfort range for all day comfort
Rain gear needs to be washed fairly frequently. This keeps the material clean and putting it in the dryer rejuvenates the dwr. Make sure you read the care instructions because each material is...
In my opinion you would need an ultralight and compact load but it would help to know what your gear is like. Maybe post your main items at least. I use a GG Gorilla which is large enough for my...
I believe airtran u flies to Portland if that helps. 70 bucks is a cheap plane ticket
All the advice is good. I will say that the Hilleberg Atko can be a condensation machine and the AT is a very humid place. Maybe look at a tent from Tarptent or Six Moon Designs. If you must get the...
I say get the new Exped Synmat UL 7 wit han R-value of 3.1. Lighter than either of the Thermarests for the same price. The All Season's claimed R-value of 4.9 sounds too good to be true IMO. I don't...
I am not so sure about this bag. I doubt that you would be comfortable in it at 30 degrees. The 2 reviews on the site don't even mention what temperatures they used it in. The reason you can't find...
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/index.html
Everything you need to know and probably more than you wanted
Identifying insects is a very difficult thing to do especially without a specimen or a picture. Many insects have widely varied appearances. Do you know what the legs looked like? Do you remember...
Western Mountaineering Summerlite. Paid 245 for it. About to sell to pick up a Katabatic Gear Palisade