Search:

Agreed. Free ballin' all the way to Maine is the way to go.

To me, the BMT through the Smokies was quite easy to navigate. I didn't carry a proper map for that section, just the Pocket Profiles...

SOLD! :sun

They don't call me slims for nothing. :p:D

Hello all. Selling my OR down jacket. It's a black, size Medium, mens jacket. Purchased it a couple years ago but it's still in great shape. It's an older model of the Transcendent...

So I'm looking to hike the PCT from South Lake Tahoe north to the Oregon border. Currently planning to start the first week of June. I figure by then the snow shouldn't be an issue and I'll have some...

I hitched in from Tellico River Road instead of the highway and quickly got a ride. It was the weekend though and plenty of people were out fishing, sightseeing etc. I think it's a much quieter road...

Hahah thankfully no, and for the record everyone I tried it on a whim one day, it's not like I was out there for almost three weeks sans clothes.

Great trip report. Thx. I am one of those who would NOT like a naked hiker "butting up" on me. I can think of a few exceptions, but for the most part, no thanks.;) I'm heading out in a few weeks.I...

I recently completed a NoBo thru hike of the BMT. Started April 15th and finished 17 days later on May 1st. Figured I'd just throw some things out there that might be useful for anyone thinking about...

I had to pack mine vertically which wasn't a problem for me since I didn't have a clothes bag and could just stuff my clothes and a few other things around it to fill in the space. With my gear I...

The Blaze carries really well. The straps and hip belt have a lot of padding which makes it a very comfortable pack. I think it'll carry heavier loads better than the ULA pack. I've had all my gear,...

I used a Backcounty 1 on my thru-hike last year. Sure it's heavy but for $100 I had a freestanding tent that was roomy and lasted the entire trip. Near the end of the journey it definitely wasn't as...

I thru hiked with a T-Mobile smart phone last year. It wasn't terrible overall, just inconsistent. Some places I had good data service and no cell service. Others it was the opposite. Others it was...

Haven't you heard that breathing too much is bad for you? Smiling too.

Just scoop the water with your cookpot and put a bandana over whatever you're pouring the water into. No need to get a completely different filter for one section...

Ditch the Nalgene and use something like a Smart Water or Gatorade bottle instead
Ditch the pack towel and get a bandana
Ditch the trowel
Ditch the Aqua Mira
Get a lighter multitool
Ditch the...

You can use pretty much any brand of fuel canister (MSR, Snow Peak, Coleman etc.) on any brand of canister stove.

Nah a silk/fleece liner isn't gonna make a 40 degree bag as warm as a 20 degree bag

Both are personal preference items. Some like them, some don't. You can hike the entire trail without either and it won't affect your enjoyment of it. Take the pants and gaiters if you want. You can...

There's a guide book there under "Miscellaneous" mountain squid.

No cookset? Going stoveless?

1L of water carrying capacity isn't enough. You're going to want more than that. 4L is a well...

That's another option. Easy couple miles downhill from Springer. There are a lot of spots to tent at Springer Mtn. Shelter though.

If you're looking to do the approach trail I'd say the best way to do it would be to get to the bottom of the Falls early and hike up to the top of Springer Mountain then hike the extra 0.2 to...

Saw one in New Hampshire. Heading up the trail just after Moose Mountain Shelter, heard the noise of something rustling through the woods. This spiky, dog sized creature emerges from the woods....

50 feet is plenty. You can order it online, get it at an outfitter or military surplus store. It's pretty cheap no matter where you get it.