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Maybe a dumb question, but how should the stay be bent to my back? I too have a ULA and haven't been experiencing the same amazing level of comfort that others have and want to figure out why.
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My next section hike will be from Neels to Franklin, NC next week. Looks like nighttime lows will be in the low 40s in Franklin, so
I'm assuming a bit colder at higher elevations. Daytime in the...

Heading out to the trail on Saturday. Anyone have any info about the water north of Mountain Crossings? Specifically, what is flowing?

Also, the weather this week has rain forecast for Saturday...

I too am an teacher and started doing the same thing last year. Had a 4 week trip planned out from the approach trail to Clingman's Dome. Due to a series of poor choices/uncontrollable events I had...

Does anyone use the shoulder strap water holsters that come on ULA packs (2010 Circuit here)? It seems like a great way to move weight from the pack but not sure how practical they are. Do they...

I learned that with my first hike from AFSP to Neel's Gap - I packed basically double what I thought I would need for food! I'm going to keep a breakfast and small lunch for the last day but i'm sure...

Thanks everyone. Looks like I'll be going straight through. I'll be packing all of my meals at home and bringing them down with me so I won't have to pay the inflated hiker prices. Plus I can try...

I plan on hiking from Neel's Gap to Franklin, NC during the first week of October. Looks like it will be about 7 days and 6 nights. I'm torn about whether or not I should plan to resupply in...

My trip coming up in October will be my first time leaving the filter at home in favor of Aqua Mira. I too planned on the bandana (dedicated of course) and rubber band, but the sock sounds like a...

I use the Blue Diamond Contour Ellipticals - with the 15 degree corrective angle - with my lightheart solo tent - no problems at all. I know it's not the same as your tarp, but for me the angle...

oooo - I really like that sidewinder!!! I think that may be my new stove/pot. Haven't found too many reviews online but the ones I have found seem to be pretty positive. Thanks for the feedback...

Yeah it didn't dawn on me but I always rolled up my tents around the tent poles. Without the tent poles, I just have to relearn I guess. I too was always told to neatly and fold up and roll your...

I have a jetboil flash stove.

I want to replace said jetboil with something more compact and lighter.

My first choice was the Caldera Keg-F. Super light, but after looking at it more, I'm...

I received my solo this week and LOVE it! It is so light, huge on the inside, and of course ... the views are amazing!

I've only got one problem (if you can even call it that) that I was hoping...

Anyone know if this section is still closed to camping and/or where to get news about this closure? I'll be there in about a week and it want to keep on top of things.

EDIT - N/M - Found the...

Thank you for the advice and help!

That was per day - so 3 oatmeal per day, mixed with the carnation followed by the pop-tart 2 pack package. So for a 4 day stretch I have 12 oatmeal packets, 4...

I'm getting all my food together for my first long distance hike (21 days) and I think I may have gone overboard. I'll be carrying about 4 days worth of food between maildrops. I'd love to hear how...

Prain said what I was feeling, just using more eloquent and well thought out language.

Good luck with whatever decision you and your husband come to.

I'm hoping to get a shuttle with the Hiker Hostel - I emailed them asking about just that and haven't heard back, so I'll give them a call on Monday.



This is what I'm planning on doing if...

I need to get some advice for how to get jetboil fuel to the approach trail for Springer Mountain.

I'll be taking AMTRAK down to Georgia on June 4th and arriving at 7AM. I'm hoping to get...

I appreciate the feedback! I'm new to this, and am glad to hear where I could make changes.

I'm going to carry both the filter and the tabs until Neels Gap. At that point, I'll decide which...

I've got my eyes on replacing the jetboil but with the money I've spent in the past few months, it's going to wait until later on in the year.

And the body glide was also on my maybe list. ...

I've gone back, fleshed out my gear list, added weights and changed lots of things out. Looking for some feedback to see where I should cut weight or what I should change or what I'm missing.

My...

I just got my Montbell UL Super Sprial Down #3 and love it! The elasticity is enough so that it's not pressing against you, but pulling the down in close to eliminate any cold spots! I loved my Big...

I'm buying a new hiking camera for my upcoming section hike (3 weeks long). I'm debating between the two types of cameras. The selection of AA cameras seems to be limited. I'm concerned that a...