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My squeeze came with the screw-in attachment to connect it to the hose of a bladder, thus making it also an in-line filter. It's really all in your preference; do you want a squeeze and inline, or...

The standard water bottle caps should work like a charm. They sell squeeze bottles at many gas stations, just grab a couple (I recommend different brands to see if there is a difference in quality)...

Does anyone know of a shuttle service or the best bus route (possibly even a cab that isn't too pricey) that runs to the AT from the Greyhound bus station in Roanoke? I called Walkabout Outfitters...

LOL, I am doing the same thing! Found this if you don't already have it loaded in Google Earth: http://guymott.com/atgps.html

Makes the AT and shelters show up real nice in GE. I think I am...

That sounds like a great plan as well, something else I will have to decide on.

Good call, if it runs to the one in bluefield that would be ideal. This might be the best drop point! Thank you dzierzak!

Now for my last question for now, do you think it wise to hike from the...

I hope so, looks like I may have to start further north though, due to the logistics though looks like I may have to start a bit further north, Marion is looking like my best bet so far. I am looking...

I also found this: http://www.routefriend.com/route?from=Tampa%2C+FL&to=Marion%2C+VA&date=Fri%2C+May+31%2C+2013

If it's that easy to get to the trail from Marion, I am thinking hit a hotel for...

Excellent routing, I will look into this! Thank you!

Thank you! And to clarify, I am all for using a shuttle; but like you said, I am not trying to pay the $80 for 20 miles I was seeing some people succumb to on the trail in desperation. I am shooting...

Thank you everyone for the responses. I am going to review the options and see what I can put together. The biggest issue is not where I end up hiking (although due to my recovering knee I have been...

I am planning on doing a good months worth of hiking (hoping at least 300+ miles) and wanting to start near the Shenandoah and headed north. I am coming from Florida and I am willing to travel via...

Thank you foor the tip Walksinthedark! I will bring my wool cap as well. As far as medical kit, I haven't put one together yet, I have some moleskin, I am going to grab a small SOL emergency med kit...

Funny you mention that! This past weekend I realized I am over-encumbered (plus had room to spare in the bag)and had to make a major change otherwise food weight would put me over. I just went and...

Thank you everyone! I am doing all of the above! Think it's over-reaction as I am feeling much better after a zero day, but now paying MUCH closer attention to this possibility. Very scary, and VERY...

Alright, I may be over-reacting here, but there is definitely an unusual pain there. I have always been very active, and am used to carrying heavy loads from growing up on a farm/working...

Very informative, thank you! I will note some of these in my guide ; )

Thank you, the more I am thinking about it I really think it's too much on my LNT ethics anyways. I think I will stick to bringing my food in and leaving only my footprints, and taking only my...

I am looking at weighing in the "personal" importance factor against carrying a field guide to eastern American edibles. I know that this is not a lot of peoples preference but I know a lot of people...

Thank you! I try not to be the ill-mannered invasive species ;)

For anyone who comes to this for a reference, and for my own critiquing when I return, this is what appears to be my final pack-out at this point minus some moleskin, a couple of personal...

Great tips, I really like that "winter mode" setup, had not come across something like that, what an excellent setup!

Figured I would update this thread as well, I have changed my mind. I have been doing more and more looking into my ungrounded "fear" of bears and it is ridiculous. However my "fear" of getting my...

I just thought of another question, speaking of the rope... Is the zing-it line going to be able to be used as a food-bag hanging chord? Is it something the rodents will easily chew through? I have...

Of course removing weight is always good, I am no stranger to that! :) I am open to everyone's thoughts, I can only do so much at this point on some items unfortunately and still keep within my...