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Hi i am new to the backpacking world when i came across the appalachian trail in a youtube video , homemade wanderlust to be exact and it lit this...

The apps have no instructions an and there are several very severe problems with Awol's guide. As far as youtube videos go, they're basically useless...

Now that the average age for the At is going up, I was wondering when something end? (Over the top drinking etc.)

If you haven't already heard, The Barn aka Overmountain Shelter is gone: https://youtu.be/qfV4FX9ZE7A?si=9Wd9LsaNspeElUHD. Tenting is still...

https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2023/11/13/appalachian-trail-landmark-overmountain-shelter-barn-to-be-torn-down/71532989007/

I already received these 2 Fire Maple models from Amazon recently, I will return one (havent used them). Havent been backpacking in a while. ...

After many years of thinking about it, I am ready to tackle the AT. More specifically, I want to hike the southern half, from Springer to Harper's...

Almost all AT thru hikers just resupply along the way of course but it is possible to resupply via mail drops if that's your preference. Here's what...

This is part of a series I've been slowly putting together. I want to be clear about the content of this video, this one of the more darker aspects...

Good Morning, Daughter (4yo) and I hiking Neels Gap to Wolf Laurel next April (24). Id like to go all the way to Tesnatee Gap Trailhead, instead...

BTW A Kakwa is a backpack put out by Dan Durston. I ordered a Kakwa 55 (2024) version which arrived yesterday and I have some questions.

after quite a bit of research, I have just put down a deposit for a hike next year in South America. The trip will also include some sightseeing...

I have an old Tubbs Snowshoes but I am interested in ones that give you enough float so you can carry a pack. (off trail.) Any ideas?

Hello, at the moment we are planning our traversing of the Saguaro National Park and have one question. For the Saguaro National Park we need...

Hello, a short question relating to the two campgrounds inside the Grand Canyon NP If we have the possibility to choose between the Bright...

During our hike in Greenland (Arctic Circle Trail) I did a stupid move and broke one pole of my Exped Venus II. It happened that at setup in the...

I was listen to the poem, "The Road Not Taken". and it reminds of the trail. Miles my feet did follow. Now that it cold and rainy, I long to follow...

I need something to make to hold the pot steady while boiling or cooking w butane mini tank. Im usually a 2 night backpacker, not trying to be super...

This is all over Facebook, so probably most people already know, but I figured it should be posted here. Black Bear Fire 11/16/23Release Date: Nov...

The title of this thread is a play on my trail name Logistics. I figured I would make a post in case anyone asked me how much my hike cost me. I...

KTA just announce where it's going to meet for it's Spring Meeting. Stroudsburg, near the AT!:bananaIt's going to be a blast!

When I was working on my NH48 there was a very clear definition of what "counts". The AMC Four Thousand Footer Club has a FAQ page and it clearly...

Everybody knows pumpkin soup? We grow our own pumpkins, and love cooking it in various dishes. Pumpkin stew is one of the dried stuff I'm carrying...

I'm headed out to live in the desert again this February (AZ, NV, CA) and am bouncing over to Long Beach to catch the "Cali-Vibes" Reggae music...

What do you get your better half (Hiker) for Christmas? She has everything she could want. What are you giving your wife/husband, girlfriend,...

For those of you who have owned the Patagonia Capilene 1 long sleeve base layer, what have you found that comes closest to it in terms of very light...

Any good tent sites between Walker Gap and Va 623? Expect to hike farther than the shelter and the gap, but not as far as Davis Farm. Thanks

I recently finished a section hike of the southern part of Shenandoah NP and water was a consistent issue. There's a serious drought there--and quite...

Hi I think I hiked this year from harpers ferry to Georgia. On the way, maybe in Tenn or Virginia I stayed at a hostel that was a big shed behind a...

The Friends of Baxter State Park have an annual retired trial sign auction. The proceeds go directly to support the park. Some of them for sale must...