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dragonfeet
04-23-2008, 17:51
I left out of springer on apr 2 but an injury put me out 8 miles past Neels Gap. I am healing well and still have all my finances for a thru. I have decided to change to a sobo on july 1st, but I am a southern boy and don't know a damn thing about that yankee weather up there in Maine so I have a few questions.
1. Clothing- for an april start in the south I brought a Poly layer, fleece layer a wind layer and rain layer. Is this too many clothes for july in Maine?
2. Sleeping bag- I used a 25 degree bag should I switch to a 45.
3. Is there a sobo Thru Hikers Companion or should I just read mine backwards?

Captain
04-23-2008, 18:44
hey how about that you are starting same day as me
1 its not too many cuase esp at the higher elevations weather changes in a flash and is different from lower elevations
2 im going to use a 20 degree mummy and if its too warm just use it like a blanket
3 try buying " applachian pages" its a fantastic guide that includes a profile map as well as shelter mileages town layouts and info its really great for 18.50 shipped to your door , in fact on this page im viewing now it has a small banner ad in the corner for it check them out any more questions let captain kno

mudhead
04-23-2008, 19:50
It kind of depends where you intend to spend the month of June.

bigcranky
04-23-2008, 19:51
Go for it. Bring the same bag, and most of the clothing. Don't forget Deet.