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Ha.....should have prefaced the whole thing with "In my opinion" because that is all it is. My own guidelines for myself you might say.
When I thru hiked the AT, there were times I stayed in...

There are no rules
Try enforcing any of these rules that people have listed - it will only create problems.
There are ignorant people everywhere.

If you don't like snoring - don't stay in a...

I love emergen-c. I use it while running and hiking. Best combination of electrolytes in my opinion and only a little bit of "sugar" in it. Gatoraide is no better then soda. i tried it once during a...

I use a nalgene. Good for hot stuff, good for water, good for drink mixes and it holds my duct tape also. On the AT I carry 1 nalgene and one gatoraide type bottle for water. I love coffee too!
No...

first 90 days on the trail - I didn't experience any rain.
Slept out under the stars for the most part thru the first 700 miles.
In the Sierras - I used a tent more for the bugs then anything else....

I know the thread has drifted a bit, but I just read the orginal question and actually did exactly that last summer in Vermont. I hiked with the 7oz emergency bivy and a 1lb tarp as my only means of...

thanks
nothing wrong with snow. I look forward to this time of year when it comes to running and hiking on the trails. Just a little hard when it's all ice or really slushy and muddy.

perfect.........thanks.........see ya Saturday

Thanks for your comment - but I was looking for someone who has actually been on the trail recently in this area. I have been watching the weather, but I was looking for actual trail conditons....

Anyone from from Western Mass or anyone who has recently visited the trail - I mean the last day or two - Can you tell me the current AT trail conditions. I'm thinking of heading out there this...

This seems to be an issue of semantics for some and an issue of form for others. In the last four years I have started running. At least that is what I call it, but some people that I talk to and are...

I love my coffee! I make my own trail mix and will more often then not add really good coffee beans to the mix. - so i guess the short answer is that I eat coffee beans.
I also carry some instant...

i am very impressed with your 8 mile an hour hiking pace. didn't mean to offend, but I figured by pointing out the diffrence between hiking and camping - I was likely to receive a defensive response....

"Most of these sound like work schedules.

I get up whenever I wake up, usually start walking about one to two hours later, and stop when ever I feel like it.

For example a few weeks ago, I woke...

wake up with the light
packed up and hiking half hour after waking up
light breakfast - continous snacking
water breaks - view breaks - tired breaks - 10 minutes each
hike all day unless I have...

you will not be alone - tons of people out there during the spring, summer and fall. if sleep apena doesn't kill you at home - probably will not kill you in the woods. Hiking and getting in shape can...

Gear for hiking is like gear for any other sport or activity. There is no one right choice. Everyone uses what they like and in the end that’s all that matters. It’s like running shoes or bicycles –...

since you have several months to get ready, look on ebay and other sites for used gear. To me, the most important items are the tent, bag and pack. Everything else can be played with and worked out...

My experience for what it’s worth………….. I found the AT to be a very social event. I was 25 when I hiked and had images of lots of alone time and living a rather meager existence away from...

Just hiked the LT. In many cases the trail is the lowest point. Water pools and gathers in these saddles and deppressions. The trail would need to be built up with stepping stones or walk ways. It...

I just finished an end to end of the Long trail. It took my buddy and I 16 days of hiking. We took a big break between days three and four, but the last 13 days we did without a break. We covered...

Some of the best reading on WB in a while.
This is like some crazy ass version of the telephone game. Makes for entertaining reading while at work.
I have not thru hiked the AT since 98, but I’ve...

hey
even if you go southbound - you will be fine. Just have fun, keep walking and make sure your pack doesn't weigh to much. Southern Maine is awesome as are the Whites. Don't worry.....enjoy.:banana

I hike a lot in the Whites. Even during the nicest, warmest part of the summer it can be very cold and there can be sudden weather changes. There is often afternoon precipitation. It is a very...

Hey there. I'm right down the road in Fairhaven. Always looking for like minded individuals to share a hike and talk about gear and the trail. When starting out, 10 to 12 miles a day is a safe...