I'm finally going to attempt a thru-hike this year. I've been training, and have lost considerable weight by running half marathons. For you runners that have done a thru-hike, how did your...
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I'm finally going to attempt a thru-hike this year. I've been training, and have lost considerable weight by running half marathons. For you runners that have done a thru-hike, how did your...
Get your facts straight!
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Again, more FUD. 1 in 6 women raped, is complete bull****. It's a made-up number from NOW (National Organization for Women). Seriously, can you find a source for it? Also, where's your source for...
It is not true that women are more likely to be attacked. I sincerely wish the PC crowd would wake-up and actually read actual published statistics, before trying to spread fear, uncertainty and...
I don't think it was typical WB bull$#!7. I think the discussion had been political from the word go. AFAIK, WB is a place to discuss hiking and the outdoors, not leftists policies based on...
The thing I did not like about my Big Agnes tent was the poles / shock cord. I don't have that issue with the LHG Solo, because it uses your trekking poles for support. Also, a bonus with the LHG...
In all honesty, attitudes like this are purely bigoted. I believe that women should have the same opportunity to hike the trail, as anyone else. This is how it is done in a free society. That...
I don't know of a better pack manufacturer than ULA for customer service. I could not find the water bladder pocket for my circuit. I contacted ULA, and they sent me another one... for free. Do...
I have used Tarptent, Big Agnes, and LightHeart Gear tents. I liked the BA stuff, but it takes slightly longer to setup than the Tarptent gear that I own. That said; Tarptent gear has a pretty big...
Ahh... the devil is in the details. Sorry 'bout that.
Another vote for LightHeart gear.
Awol has a good thru-hike planner. It's from 2010, but still probably pretty good to get you started.
http://www.theatguide.com/2010%20PlanNobo12.htm
I love my Pentax Optio W90. It's rough, tough, and takes pretty good pictures. The video quality is a bit lacking, but still not bad.
I wish Virginia wasn't so far away.
I own both a TarpTent Moment, and a Hubba. If I had it to do over, I would have gone with a Hubba first. Now, keep in mind that TarpTents are high-quality and light-weight tents. However, I don't...
Tipi,
That is awesome! Could you elaborate on what kinds of food you carried? Thanks!
I try to hang everything, even my cookpot and utensils.
Winding Stair Gap to NOC. It's really nice this time of year.
Seconded! .....
Amazon woman = hot goddess right?
You pretty much just follow the Jello recipe on the box, and drink it like a tea while it's still hot. Works wonders for my knees.
I'll be 4 days behind you all. God Speed.
I never have to take my Platypus out of my pack in order to fill it. I have a quick release valve that directly attaches to my water filter.
Also, when I stop in town, I run isoprophyl alcohol...
I carry a groundcloth for 2 reasons. 1. I believe it helps to protect the bottom of my tent (just my opinion). 2. I use it in shelters (when I'm forced to stay) to put my neo air on top of.
This is Dixie: She's 6 months old.
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