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I stayed their last year. Things are better now, no road access during the hiking season, I tented. The Shelter is dark and gross. River is amazing - Privy was good as well. Head upstream from...

I also plan on hiking less then 10 miles per day for the first 3 weeks, NOBO from HF

As a default I plan for 5 days. The first day is without Breakfast(pop tarts + instant breakfast mix with instant coffee) the last day is without Dinner(Romin noodles or rice sides with protein)+ a...

I'm doing the same, starting in HF ~ April 8th. I have already done the Kent CT to Killington VT section late last year so that should could as part of my thru hike. Very pumped and fine tuned all...

Trail Name = Yoda
NOBO, Flip Flop from Harper's Ferry
4/8/2016

Leaving from Harper's Ferry around first week of April maybe I will see you! Till then happy prepping.

First, gear is a very personal thing. The only correct answer is what feels right for you. I can share what my wife and I learned. My wife and I hike this last season on the AT and LT. About 400...

I'm @ 28 #'s w/o water. I carry 1.5 liters. I also have 10 days of food.

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Couple of things that I have learned with gear during my 4 day test hikes on the AT this summer. The lighter the better!

1> I switched my Hennessy Deluxe Hammock for a Big Agnes Scout Deluxe. ...

I use HEET and it works better then anything so far. It is also readily available. It is a clean fuel and easy to use.

28 lbs w/o water and food. My goal is to try to keep it under 35lbs.

Thanks for showing this BirdBrain. I have both the Mini and Squeeze and was wondering about the plunger and which one to take. You answered all my questions and gave me some great insight into how...

30 years ago my wife and I graduated and thought about doing the AT. But we got jobs, then kids, and those years passed quickly. Now we are ready to appreciate the trail in semi-retirement and will...

My wife and I went with Hammocks that can be used as tents. Sure its 3 lbs of weight but they can be setup anywhere, even on the ground, and we plan on using daylight and how we feel as guides...

My wife and I are starting our AT trek on April 25th, going 4 days at a time every other weekend, from Kent CT north. We are planning for ~ 10 miles per day and are hammock campers so we are going...

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I am starting later this month in Kent,CT doing 4 days at a time in sections. I will also not be staying at many shelters but rather let my body and time of day dictate when I stop. I am...

Hello all. I am CarryOn(trail name) I am sure others use it but that's the name I have always wanted. My last hike was hiking thru Baxter State Park with my soon to be wife, 25 years ago!!!! 3...

I don't seem to be able to stop reading the adventures of people who are Long Distance hikers. My first attempt will be the VT long trail. Thanks for sharing this information!!!! I have the gear...

I just received my pack - ULA CATALYST - It's not cheap but full of features and options. Their are a lot of great choices. For me going from the old frame pack to this is a massive improvement. ...