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Mountain Squid, for your spreadsheet info - my start date has changed from 3/12/15 to 3/13/15!

How does one obtain their "starting number" when starting from Springer Mountain?

I plan on skipping the approach trail and starting from the route 42 intersection.

Thanks for everyone's reply - it's definitely given me a few ideas for some tweaks as well as a few items I've missed.

Also, there were some remarks that I seemed too heavy. If I take my pack...

Whoops! Fall gear list updated. I had a Marmot Precip rain jacket as well, but replaced it with Mountain Hardwear Plasmic for some weight savings.

I'd like to replace the Mamot pants as well, but...

Thanks guys. I do have 30ft of paracord in my kit. It is on my list under "Rope." Maybe I should change the name!

As far as hanging my food bag, I've instead been relying on LOKSAK's OPSAK...

Hi all, I am planning for a 2015 thru hike. I have spent the past spring acquiring gear and the past summer and fall taking several Shakedown Trips in the Blue Ridge Mountains of VA.

My gear for...

I'll +1 the store and Matt himself. I interacted with him quite a bit in March and April of this year, when he was still at the Norfolk store. He was very knowledgeable and helpful in making some of...

I'm both a fellow 2015'er and Rush fan!

Geddy also sang, "Some are born to move the world, to live their fantasies. But most of us just dream about the things we'd like to be. Sadder, still to...

I went with an EasyAcc 10,000mA model. It has dual USB ports, one supporting 1.5A and the other 2.1A. Currently on sale for 23.99.
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I haven't used those, but my last few trips out I have used the Nalgene Bottle Carrier Handheld for 32 Oz bottles. I ordered two from Amazon:
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Plan on driving to the Hiker Hostel with a friend on March 11th, then being dropped off near Springer Mountain parking area to start on March 12th.



Bummer- I'll miss you by only a day!

Sometimes the greatest and simplest just get unnoticed. LOL

Thanks for the excellent suggestion!


Kelly

Yeah, I had noticed from the maps that those 2.4 miles were to the wayside ALONG the A.T. and that shorter routes existed. I think what I was going for was staying at Loft Mountain Campground at a...

HikerMom is right - WhiteBlaze is awesome. So much info to be had, and thanks so much to those that take the time to share.

I think becoming a donating member is definitely in the cards. Soon......

Thanks to everyone for the information. I am definitely going with version 2 of my itinerary. It is good to know there will be alternatives should I decide to camp away from the shelters. And to...

Greetings:

I am planning a section hike in the SNP as my first shakedown trip for my 2015 thru-hike. I am hoping for some feedback regarding the two itineraries I have chosen. Both itineraries are...

I resemble that remark - I mean, I second that opinion!

My only "issue" is just getting used to the setup - and the transition between awnings-up and storm mode. All my tents in the past have been...

Oh yeah - I guess I didn't answer the question posed by this topic. Ha.

I am starting out solo and agree with most posts so far. I look forward to the solitude of being solo, but also am hopeful...

Zach Davis in his Appalachian Trials book (if you've not read it yet, read it!) makes an excellent point about this. He says it's very easy to get attached to a group for the sake of companionship....

Hi all,

When I started researching and acquiring gear, I found out about geargrams.com. For those who haven't heard of it - it's a great site. You can create your own personal gear library, then...

Thanks. I will re-weigh and update this evening if needed. Stakes and groundcloth were included - as were dedicated poles. The dedicated poles alone are like 8oz, so that may be the discrepancy. (I...

I will be adding items to the geargrams list as my gear list continues to grow. Your suggested percentages are good news. 15% is 25.5lbs for me and 20% is 34lbs.



I think clothing is where I'm...

In the geargrams app, first select a specific Gear List, second click Report, third click "copy URL to clipboard" button. (That botton is on the bottom row, near where the import/export buttons are)...

I am presently acquiring gear for my 2015 thru attempt. So far, my list looks like this:

http://www.geargrams.com/list?id=17966

My goal is a base weight of no more than 15lbs, and a max full...

Hey Mike - Kelly here. I'm starting out March 12th, 2015. For me, the final commitment and notification of intent was to start my blog. In my mind, that is what's binding me. Also, I am well into...