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Need to amend my thru-hike status.

It is on hold. Life changes .....

I will start in April and hike for three weeks. I'll see some of you on the trail for a short while.

Ditto! Shorts are shorts ... but thos golites are nice.

Truth be told ... I try not to think about it too much. That would be like watching water boil.

I focus on things like getting into trail shape, touching-base with friends and family, and...

Volksmarching when I lived in Gemany.

Like all free advice .... This is worth what you paid for it :b.

Consider a change of career that is more active and allows you to spend time outdoors. Types of careers could include: geology,...

Full mesh here too.....

Twenty or so years ago when I became a life time member, it was a whopping $10.00. I'm still in their system. heck, I even got the extra 5% off credit card and pay off after I buy an item.

I'd consider an AT tat if I were to finish my thru-attempt next year.

My one word of caution to folks that are contemplating a tattoo. Not all artists are equal and please don't get one that is...

Perhaps somebody more technically savy than me could Skype you via their phone! Of course, you are nearly one day ahead of us so we'd have to take that into consideration .....

When I didn't use trekking poles, I'd keep some change in my front pocket. It worked well enough.

My poles seem to make a decent amount of noise ... so far.

As far as where to start, I'd start in GA and work my way north. If you wanted to spend more time with the social aspect of the AT, then you may want to consider starting your hike mid-trail where...

I have the vivobarefoot shoes, invisible shoes, and croc flip-flops. Yea ... I know ....

Anyway, They all have their good and bad points.

Vivobarefoot: bulky (super light and good for stream...

Nice easy walk in the Cumberland Valley ....

I use to wear two sock liners vs hiking socks when I wore my old-school sundowners. Even when they were well worn, I'd get hot spots and the two pairs of thin liners helped reduce friction and...

I've been extremely happy with my golite rain jacket and pants. Good DWR, nice options (pit zips, adjustable and rollable hood, pockets with mesh liner to help vent). The durability has been very...

I think taking the time to condition your body to trail life prior to an attempt will highly increase your chance of success. I think many desk jockeys will find themselves with potentially...

I had a shaved head for years ... YEARS. When I came to the conclusion last year that my attempt would happen in 2013 ... I started to let it grow.

I intend on embracing the hippie side of...

If I had a family and significant financial obligations ... I would not take 5-7 months off.

Most Americans live pay-check to pay-check. Even those in 500K+ homes. The amount of stress that...

Good idea.

I'd recommend picking a day and time and confirming if a handful of hikers commit to the meet and greet. My availability is pretty variable.... but I'd go if able.

I bumped into three thru-hikers this past weekend in Northern PA. They are ahead of the bubble. All three left at the start of March.

I use the stuff sack when it's dry. If the tent is wet, I store it in my packs outside mesh pocket. Most of the time it is in the stuff sack. I find it easier to pack that way. To each their own...

That's a fair question. I use the traditional compactor bag to store my quilt. There's always 'some' air left in it .....

I currently use a ULA CDT or Circuit. The quilt takes so little room...

So far this year, I've been using http://www.enlightenedequipment.com/revelationx.html . It packs down to almost nothing. Although, I use it to provide shape to the bottom of my pack. They are...

If I leave March 1st .... I expect I'll be in or around Harpers Ferry.

Yep. I use the kite-making tyvek. It's lighter than the traditional stuff.