Thanks for all the comments!
I hope one day everything will line up again for a second attempt.
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Thanks for all the comments!
I hope one day everything will line up again for a second attempt.
I made the decision to get off the trail last year and it still bugs me. Have any of you gotten off the trail then started back, years down the road? I made it to Damascus, VA.
Thanks for the replies! I've never heard if Allegiant. Thanks for the tip BonBon.
After the Appalachian Trail, my plan is to take a bus down to Portland Maine and then fly out of Portland to Tampa Florida I'm curious to any of you that have flown back to Florida after your hike....
Has anyone used a PT INR tester while on the Appalachian Trail? If so what kind/ which manufacturer did you use and how many test strips do you think you need to carry for about 5 months?
Ryjohnson09
Maybe this might help.
Mekury inovations model MI-TC021
Input: 100-240V 50/60Hz 0.35A
Output: 5V 2.1A
Weight 31 grams
$8 at TJmax
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shlugger,
Check out this youtube channel. This guy is a 2015 AT hiker. He also has a link to a spread sheet which lists a lot of what he spent.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSnAe050qGA
I picked up a Stone paper notebook at Walgreen's $4.70. Pages are 5 1/4 (a tad over) X 8 1/4 @ 9.2 oz. with 60 pages, Poly covers. I'm gonna take a lot of pages out and bounce them north.
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For those that write in a journal on the Appalachian Trail, which one do you use, like and why? I saw this at R.E.I., ...
I paid $5.48 for mine! Works great once lit but it sprays fuel for a split second until the canister is totally screwed on. I've never used one of these, so probably user error. Seen the same one at...
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I'm trying to find out how long a post office or business will hold on to a bounce box before sending it back to the return address. All I can find on-line is that a post office...
Thanks all!
That's what I thought...
mattjv89.....yeah my .40 Glock with 1 mag of 14 hollow points and level 2 holster comes in at 37.6 oz...that's like carrying an extra tent!
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I've told some friends/family about my April start on the Appalachian Trail NOBO and have been asked about what I'm bringing to start a fire. Actually, it's what are the 3 things...
So I called customer service at Exped to find out the cost of repairing the Synmat 7 M (little over a week ago). I was told it could not be repaired. The customer service rep asked for me to send...
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I've never used one of these so I need your advice! I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 mini and wanted to know if you thought I should get this. It was on the clearance table at walmart....
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I went to the R.E.I. garage sale in Jacksonville, FL. yesterday. It was my first one. I highly recommend going to one in your area. Here's the deal's I got. Black diamond spot...
Kookork, Franco and Odd Man Out.
Thanks for the advice! After thinking about it. I'm going to try the fancy feast stove w/ 32 holes. There's really not to much difference in boil times I guess. I...
Ok I will get adjustable trekking poles. I guess the idea to use the arrow shafts was because i thought what if I broke one (trekking pole) Then might not be able to set up the tent. Which ones do...
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So I bought a Lightheart Solong 6. I have not bought trekking poles yet. Never used them. I set the tent up using modified poles from an old tent. I came across a youtube video...
Just wanted thoughts on this. I will be using an alcohol stove. Just haven't decided which one yet. I'm a rookie at this, never cooked on an alcohol stove. All I plan on cooking...is boiling water.
Also ask your doctor if they can double the dose and can the pill be cut in half. I did this and was able to turn a 90 day supply into a 180 day supply.
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Just wanted to throw this out there for anyone looking for jackets/vests. I am waiting on an order right now. So far I have read good reviews on their stuff BUT sizes seem to run...
Thanks capehiker
I just bought one today! I called Judy, she answer my questions and I went online and ordered.
Thanks for the info! I thought this was going to be "The Tent" because I'm 6'4". UGH! The search continues.....
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I'm looking for a Nemo Meta 1p.
Thanks!