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I never saw anyone out there who was wild and crazy...even the people who smoked weed were very cautious about it because they know that not everyone else wants to partake. 90% of them would ask...

Been backpacking/hiking on my own and in the Army for over a decade and never used poles until I hit the AT (possible 1/2 due to pride). The downhills started messing with my knees so I decided to...

I've been looking at the Hennessy's for a while and am close to a purchase. Other than the great advice already shared, I am curious about the straps. Have the 42" ones been long enough for...

I agree with Brian re the shuttles and $ savings. Some gaps and leads up to the roads don't have reception and you can end up spending a lot of $ on them going to/from town ($15+ each way or...

Just my technique which worked in 38-42 degree weather with an MSR Hubba tent.

I had a 45 degree comfort, 38 degree low rated bag (Snugpak jungle bag) and their Paratex Dry outer bivvi bag. ...

Actually, 13MAY, a guy had a bear canister "stolen" at Cosby Knob Shelter. He left it outside the shelter (on the ground) and, at about 6:30, we woke up and saw the bear down the hill by the stream,...

Stayed there on the night of 5MAY. Good, reliable water source on the western side of the trail, down the hill.

Oh, also...The morning I was there 2 bears came running down the hill to the south...

Agreed. I hiked that section between the 11th and 14th and had no issues finding water. I guess I'm a little more conservative and always filtered the water but others I was with didn't and had no...

I'm out in the Atlanta area right now, have a truck, and will be driving up to Amicalola State Park tomorrow morning/early afternoon ish. If anyone needs a ride tomorrow, let me know. I'll check...

Glad you found someone because I'm heading out tomorrow. Hopefully I'll see you guys out there.

Odd Man Out, I'm with them. I don't think I want to worry about water or food either. Sure, I can carry 3 pounds of cold weather gear as well but I want to be sure my iPOD, six cups/bowls, Kindle,...

I am leaving within the next 1-3 days, driving my truck from the Atlanta area to Amicalola. Not sure on when because I am trying to get a company out in the Atlanta area to tell me if there are open...

I'm out in the Atlanta are right now and will be starting within the next day to few days pending word from a company who I am looking to get a job with. Not sure how far and how long I'll be going...

Trail Name: Refrad
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: Mid-march (weather dependent)
Approach Trail: Yep