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Is it the general consensus to pack enough chow for four days? Should that be enough to get the average newby hiker to the fist place to resupply? I just need a bit of help with the first leg of my...

Condolences to family and friends. I tip my cap to anyone who passes while out there, "gettin' it done."

Back in July, I bought an expensive pair of Keen Gortex boots for my thru hike. They fit great, look cool and offer excellent foot support. I started the process of breaking them in doing five to...

I've read that one of the biggest mistakes thru-hikers make when they first start out is packing too much chow. So, can you old pros please share how much and exactly what kind of food you packed to...

Omega Man - NoBo - March 21 - Approach Trail

Congratulations!

Has anybody documented the streams and lakes along the trail that hold keeper sized fish?

I would think that Aqua Mira would ruin the taste of Ramen, but I've never used it, so I can't say for certain. What about morning coffee and oatmeal? Don't you taste the chemical? How healthy is...

Just finished watching all the videos and enjoyed them very much. I'd really like to hear a post trip gear evaluation. Of the gear selection you spoke of in the early videos, how much of that would...

I bought the Encampment for the same reasons as everyone else -- it's roominess..., but now I'm starting to second guess my choice for sleeping systems. In mid March I'm setting off on a thru-hike...

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Rangers have a uniform, badge and have full peace officer powers, I would imagine they are easy to recognize. But what about Ridgerunners? What exactly is there function and what authority do they...

Planning a mid march thru-hike and wish to know what thru-hikers have used for their bear bags? What size, material, home made or retail, length and type of line used, etc.

My 68 year old Dad and I have penciled in a start date of March 15, 2011. Beware the Ides!

What about butter? Is there any kind of butter that will last on the trail? I've heard that those squeeze bottles of Parkay or "I can't believe it's not Butter," last quite a while without...

I'm probably the only guy in the world that actually enjoys Ramen while hiking, plus it's so simple to cook in the field. Problem is, it's not the most nutritious/healthy choice. I'm assuming the...

I plan on leaving in early April on my NOBO. On the average, is there any one portion of AT that seems to be wetter than the rest? Or is the entire trail subject to rain storms at any given time of...

How Painful was her bite and how long for her to heal? Did she need anti-venom?

There is this video on Youtube featuring a thru-hiker and his dog, Team Doggiebag if I'm recalling correctly ... The dog's name is Aldo, and he's a really great dog. Probably just as great as your...

Besides a heartfelt thank you, what would be an acceptable "gratuity" figure, if a thru-hiker's plans change and they end up not lodging?

Do you have a marinade recipe I could try?

How well does Olive Oil keep?

If given the option of treating water after a hard days worth of back country hiking, or not, I would obviously prefer not to feel the need to treat. I'm not a fan of that iodine taste in my...

Dumb Question: Say you're on your thru-hike and it's been raining to beat the band. You're out there to hike, so that's what you do ... hike in the rain, then eventually it's time to call it a day...