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Hmm, says it charges in 4hrs, but the battery pack requires 8-10, not sure which is which, sounds promising.... Yes, I was basing my comments on the Solio type chargers that require a lot of direct...

The amount of direct sunlight you are going to get will mean that a solar charger isn't going to work very well. If you get one of the (roughly) 6000mah type battery/chargers you'll get about 3...

I used an Exos 58 for two months on the AT and it's a great pack. 40lbs would be pushing it, if that was for a day or two temporarily as your food got eaten...maybe it would be ok.

It is a very...

Hi Tully, I have a 2010 AT Guide I can send you if you like. I'm in Wellington (NZ) so PM your address and I can post it off. I have a 2009 guide (I did 2 months that year on the AT) and want to...

Yes, condensation is a real problem. You can mitigate it with whats some are saying above, but still, its a problem, especially in a tent so small inside.

Not venomous but I got bitten on the ankle when stepping out at night for a toilet break (in jandals). Thought it was a stick poking me at first but the fang marks and inflamed ankle told another...

Well, I've always thought just piling on the thermals and then down jacket was the thing to do (and then the rain gear!) but have recently read something that said that actually prevented the bag...

I had one of these for two months on the trail and it really is a luxury, all that room. Very easy to setup, the only downside is that I wouldn't count on staying dry. Condensation and misting are...

Lightheart solo, as light as you can possibly get for a double wall tent, about 27oz. I used a Lunar Duo for two months and really got sick of condensation and misting on the AT.

I carried about $2k initially (it's light!) and then just used a debit card. I was a foreigner leaving the US, but still, carrying a whole lot of cash isn't an issue.

This is very good advice. The truth is if you buy a backpack thats in the 60ltr range thats all you need and it'll help with packing and selecting gear. REI has an awesome return policy and the...

I think most people on here hike. And, sure, there's a portion of people that aren't helpful on any set of forums...they're the ones who always answer by saying "search is your friend". That kind...

Seemed like zero wear to me. I switched out to TrailRunners 'coz thats what everyone was doing.

Pretty sure they would have laster another 500-600 miles

Have done 400+ miles (Springer to Damascus) in these. Very comfortable, super light and no blisters!

I do, (as a male). Used them from Springer to Damascus in 2009 and loved 'em. Very comfy and VERY light, hardly weigh more than a paid of trailrunners.

Having an Ursack does mean not having to go through the comedy routine of hanging your bag though. Very handy at the end of a long day to just tie it around a tree. If you stick everything in the...

I own both and a MacPac, the MacPac (New Zealand brand) is the softest and cheapest by far, otherwise, if it's merino there's no noticeable difference that I can feel.

I had the Thermawrap jacket on the AT last year and it's pretty warm for what you get. Definitely cut small, might wnat to think about a size larger and one thing to think about is that the Parka...

Have read about this before but didn't consider it seriously. Having read the directions properly it looks really good. I converted from a filter to Aqua Mira and never looked back, but maybe...
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For the "help" button, yes you do. The cover is on there to prevent any accident's..

The Exos is definitely a lot more delicate, you need to be careful about dropping it on shelter floors or even just the ground. The buckles are brittle, I broke one 7 days before I started hiking...

I used and Exos 58 for 2 months on the trail last year and loved it. It is huge as you've noticed but to be honest, I'd rather have the extra room. I found that at times when I needed 6-7 days...

I often have this same problem with Smartwool socks, but it also occurs when I wear a thin synthetic liner. Distinct rash especially around near the top of the sock line. I wear trail runners. I'd...

Duct tape and sock liners for me, works often. I know the spots where I'll get blisters and "if" I tape them beforehand the tape will prevent me getting the blisters in the first place.

99% of the time (for me) carrying 2 ltrs was plenty. I would always drink as much as I could before leaving a shelter, maybe 1/2 - 3/4 ltr and then the 2ltrs was lots.

I used to carry 2 x 1ltr...