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Great two day get away. Parked at the trail head on 19 and went north to Juniper Springs. Camped just outside the guard gate (just off the FT) and came back the following day. One thing that struck...

I had a last minute change of plans for this weekend. I had already planned to be off Friday and Monday to be in Pittsburg but that has been cancelled. I want to head to Ocala for a two night hike. I...

Having found mouse size holes in food bags before (even when hung correctly), i went with the Ursack Minor. I put a scent free bag inside and have not had an issue since.

I met a old hiker by the name of "insane" last fall. He asked me my name and I told him I did not have a trail name, but my real name was Mark. We had just left the Mark Trail Wliderness, so he said,...

Technu is a soap made to remove the oils that cuase the reaction. I have very bad reaction to PI and that is the only soap I will use.

Try Travel Country just north of Orlando. Not an REI but the best I have found in Florida. They have good staff there also; got my best piece of advice from Crispy Critter when I was buying a...

Heading out of Neel Gap on the 14th of this month. Move any where from 8 to 12 miles a day. Finishing at Dicks Creek Gap or NC boarder depending on how I feel. Usually go solo but don't mind company.

Driving up from south Florida to hike from Neels Gap to Dicks Creek Gap or Bly Gap (in two weeks!). I know going to Bly Gap likely means having to go back to Dicks Creek of Blue Ridge Gap to get to a...

I am packing my I-phone for a five day trip in October. I do not need access to buttons or anything like that. I only need it to call for my ride at the end and to make my wife happy (she feels it is...

Neels Gap to NC line in October, can't wait!

I get serious reactions to PI and as a result I do most of my hiking after the leaf drop. This lessens my chance of exposure because there are less plant parts to come in contact with. Be careful of...

Happy Birthday!
This is a great place to share ideas and get information. I have learned a lot from my time on this site. Being a section hiker.... Here's to another ten years!

Neels Gap to NC line, sometime in mid October. Maybe starting on the 14th.

I will be heading to that area from South Florida in October. No dates yet, but it will be in the middle of the month most likely. I did the Falls to Neels last year in Oct. and it was great. Going...

I have one and love it. Rolls up to the size of a water bottle. I have not used it in deep cold but was fine into the 40's, with a good bag. I have the full length version, and it fits into my Hubba...

Two thumbs up for the MSR Hubba. I am a section hiker and it has never done me wrong. I can put it up and take it down in the dark. I am thinking of hanging my next time out (I have just finished a...

I have seen anyone mention "On the Beaten Path". I thought it was a good read.

Love Via in the morning as I get ready for the day!

Agreed weather can really change that time of year, but I'm thinking about my 1/4 inch gossamer gear pad and my 15 degree bag and should be warm enough. I want to give this hammock it's due and than...

I plan on making my first trip using a hammock in place of my tent. Leaving Neels Gap and going to the NC line in mid October. Can I get by with a pad or should I go with in under quilt that time of...

I purchased matterial from Quest Outfitters, I plan on hemming the ends when I get the length that I want and tieing off the end with a cord of some kind. I just don't know what kind of...

I've heard it is very difficult getting the bells around the bear's neck but have never tried it myself....lol

Well I have purchased the material and the straps. I will soon purchase the slings for the hammock ends and ridge line. (and, yes it is fun to say whoopie sling) I plan on a whip finish rather than a...

This is going to sound like a really stupid question. I am thinking of going to a hammock. The last concern i have is poison ivy. I hate the stuff and react very badly to it. I do most of my hiking...

The Trail is a microcosm of society. It is not immune to people issues but having a related percentage of issues related to the number of people using the trail. There are idiots in the world and...