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For the most part bugs aren't a big problem. However, there were several times when I was happy to have my head net. And it hardly weighs anything. Bug repellent, on the other hand, I did not use at...

That is a beautiful section of the trail. It is probably a lot easier going sobo. Nobo would have a 5,000' climb right from the start with a full pack. Not sure where you're planning to resupply....

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Salida is easy enough to get to and is an awesome town. Either there or Breck is a good place to take a zero. Great hostel and good restaurants in both towns.

Twin Lakes is only a mile off trail,...

I think the Kmart grease pot is almost identical, so buy it there if they still sell it.

I used a Hubba on the Colorado Trail and it showed no signs of wear after 500 miles. It survived many storms without a problem. I also have a Fly Creek UL 2. It's a nice tent, but definitely not as...

Echo Lake to Lake Aloha would make a nice day hike and is not far from South Lake Tahoe. It's in the Desolation Wilderness area so you may need a permit. I think it would be about 15 miles round trip.

There is a place in Portland, I believe, that will print all of Halfmile's maps for you and ship them to you. Can't remember what their name is. But they also do a group discount if you get enough...

I highly recommend resupplying at Kennedy Meadows Resort from Sonora Pass to break up the long section from Tuolumne to Tahoe. Pretty easy hitch, good place to spend the night (I think it was $20 and...

There were several people starting from Campo in mid May last year, so you probably wouldn't be alone. Might be a little hotter/drier, but not unbearable. If you want to hike with the herd, start...

These were my resupply stops last year:

1. Breck (zero day)
2. Twin Lakes (maildrop)
3. Salida (zero day)
4. Creede
5. Silverton

If I were to do it again I would probably go to Leadville...

I was happy with my 20 degree bag, but there were plenty of people who were fine with 30 degree. I'd say it was probably in the 40's most nights in SoCal, but did get colder a few nights. Probably...

I hiked the CT in '11 and did pretty much all of California on the PCT this year. With the exception of the Sierras, the terrain on the PCT is a bit easier, but you will be doing more miles per day...

I'm mailing boxes to Warner Springs and Kennedy Meadows before I go. The rest I will hopefully figure out as I go. I plan on buying along the way as much as I can, so I probably won't be sending many...

If you're looking at the Granite Gear Blaze 60 you might also want to check out the Crown 60. Similar design, but the Crown is quite a bit lighter and a little cheaper.

It can be done pretty easily if you are more comfortable asking for rides rather than actually hitchhiking. My resupply points were Breck, Twin Lakes, Salida, Creede, and Silverton:

Breckenridge -...

I'd recommend following the CDT over Hope Pass and then doing the Missouri Basin route to reconnect to the CT at Pine Creek. I bagged Mt Belford and Oxford along the way. That was definitely one of...

I have a Fly Creek UL2 and would definitely recommend it if you're using it as a solo shelter. For two people I think it would be a really tight fit. My only complaints are the front entry and the...

If you like the Clip Flashlight, take a look at the Sierra Designs Light Year. They seem pretty similar, but the Light Year is a solo tent and is a bit lighter. Plus it has a side entry.

Your list looks good. I agree with everyone else about bringing a warmer sleeping bag. I had a couple nights below freezing a couple years ago near Breck/Copper in July. It also can get pretty cold...

Hiking options in the immediate Chicago area are pretty limited or nonexistent, especially for overnight trips.

I've done the Manistee River/North Country Trail loop in Michigan (L.P.) a couple...

I wore Targhee II's on the Colorado Trail this year. Probably have about 800 miles on them. The tread is pretty worn now and I'm ready to throw them out, but I don't have any complaints. They're the...

Hike from Breck to Tennessee Pass (near Leadville). I think it's about 35 miles. Probably my favorite stretch of the northern half of the CT.

Too bad this didn't come out earlier. I'm leaving in a few days.

Judging by my topo map, the 4.4 miles seems to be correct.