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Practically speaking, hitching is necessary. Remember, you can always say no to a questionable driver. But I'll bet you'll be surprised how many times families, elderly couples, or other...

In case you don't find a partner before you leave, know that on any given night in April, you'll be sharing a shelter with ten or more fellow hikers - guaranteed. A lot of hiking partnerships are...

[quote=Wise Old Owl;746064]Huh? How much does your boots weigh?


25 ozs. for the pair. I use them 11 hours a day, every day of the trip. Given the benefits over going barefoot, I consider...

It's great that you're repulsed by the thought of 12 oz. campshoes! You're on your way to a great (and comfortable) thru-hike.

But on to your question ... You'll only wear campshoes in camp two...

I hike because, more so than anything else I do, it puts me in an environment where I can be more present, in the now, aware, enlightened, whatever you prefer to call it. That presence then follows...

Like everyone else suggests - simply plan on throwing them in with your Lipton's or mac-and-cheese. Any fancier plans will likely go by the wayside after a week or so. That's why I chuckle...

Check out the Appalachian Pages at www.appalachianpages.com. I think it fulfills all your needs. Happy Trails!

I used to not walk 20+ miles a day for weeks on end with 20 pounds on my back over root and rock-littered trails!

I was skeptical at first, too. Now, you couldn't pry them from my hands. They help me go up, go down, and stay upright.

I'd be curious if anyone started using them and then quit? I doubt it. ...

I agree with Bobbo. That isn't that small of a sleeping bag. Checkout other mfgs. and you should be able to find a comparably priced bag and a comparably sized bag that weighs a lot less (I'll...

I definately would carry one set of thermals for use in camp. As for hiking in fleece pants, that would get awfully hot for me, especially when motoring up and down the constant mountains of north...

I find a Capilene top with a half-zip to be a comfortable shirt for hiking on those cold days in February (But have a short sleeve shirt, as well. Early March can also bring surprisingly warm temps,...

3200 ci is plenty big enough if you give your other equipment equally thoughtful consideration (including the food you carry - the heaviest and bulkiest piece of "gear" in your pack). I think a good...

Bonnie - As a vegetarian, I would have found it very difficult to supply myself in a healthy manner on the go during my thru. If I were a vegan, wow, I can't imagine! Maildrops may be a bit of a...

If you're a self-professed cold-sleeper (and only want to buy one bag), a 40 degree model won't likely cut it. But a O degree bag is probably leaning too far the other way. You would likely roast...

A week or two isn't going to make any reliable difference. March in the southern mountains is highly variable. You are about as likely to get snow on 3/1 as 4/1, and for that matter, hot days on...

I'm curious. I've attached gromets to Tyvek before and found that they significantly compromise the material's strength. It doesn't take much to pull them clean through the corners. Am I missing...

I think it can certainly work. I've often thought about the same idea but was put off by the liklihood of having to do a lot of very slow hiking with novices before the business grew large enough...

The apparent absence of any mosquito netting across the door would seem to severly limit ventilation when the shelter is zipped up. I don't think the paneled windows alone are up to the task. Put...

IMO, way, way, way too heavy and bulky for the benefit!! You're willing to lug around an extra pair of boots that weigh 1 lb. and 10 oz. all day long, so that you'll be a little more comfortable for...

Blackbird - I regretted my decision to carry the Palisade as soon as I saw the lighter options my fellow thruhikers had discovered before hitting the trail. But being very stubborn and on a limited...

Blackbird - Allow me to expand upon my previous thoughts as I can't help but see you about to make the same regretfull decision I made in 2002. You're looking at the nice hipbelt pockets on the Mars...

Forget the Mars. At 6 pounds, you might stubbornly carry it on a thru, but you'll never use it again after that. By Maine, you'll have realized how needlessly heavy that model is. Juts ask my...

Chance has it right. Portion out large servings into ziplocs. To save yourself a lot of money, add a handful of Ziplocs to each resupply box before you leave home. As a solo hiker you can burn a...

Be forewarned, somethings always going to pop up causing you to contemplate putting off your hike for just one more year ....