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Wow! I had no idea. I'd been told by a friend who, who's a cop that Bear spray was lethal to people. I guess you learn something new everyday.

Basically, don't use anything or talk to anyone that's connected. This includes credit cards (You can use cash or traveler's checks), cell phones (Use pay phones instead), email (snail mail still...

Don't get hung up on the minutia. If you start hiking in your hunting boots, and decide they don't work, Neels Gap is only 3 days away. The opportunity to do a thru hike may never come again. If...

I'll be headed down to the Hiker Hostel on the 22nd, and should be dropped off at Springer on the 23rd. Hope to see you on the trail.

My last day at work is on the 7th. I'm hitting the trail, hopefully by the 24th of February. I'm a slow hiker, so maybe we'll see each other. Best of luck to you.

I second this. A Packa will keep you dry when used properly. Make use of the arm pit vents, and you can stay quite comfortable under there. Also, you won't have to worry about your pack straps...