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Haha - very true! Thanks

It would take experience and skill to pull that off... Better to play it safe and get a bag rated for much colder (or more accurately rated). I wouldn't send anyone out with that rating and feel ok...

True - impossible to avoid all of them - however - there are spots where you can choose the horse trail or stay on the AT in areas. Unfortunately we made the wrong choice in areas around Scales and a...

How long does homemade jerky last if you store in the fridge?

PB2 + Protein Powder are my go-to breakfast - so quick and easy. Tried mixing it up once to use on bread and will never do that again.

I use both... Typically us the Sawyer Mini when I'm by myself and Hiker Pro when traveling with others. Have to admit that I'm starting to use the Hiker Pro more because it's so easy and fast to set...

One of my first hikes was the approach trail and I vastly underestimated the time needed to get to Springer... amazing how fast you can hike when you're afraid you're not going to make it to your...

When looking at the map - try to keep off the horse trails... they can get pretty torn up and muddy. My favorite spot for backpacking, especially with people that are new.

Hey Cleaner - thanks for the help

Taking my son for his first trip Sunday-Tuesday to see the ponies

anyone able to comment on water situation and most reliable weather link for that area?

really appreciate any help.

That's a great deal - but he's 9 and think that pack would be too big for his torso. He doesn't carry much - so the weight doesn't make a huge difference.

Thanks for the suggestion

Gearing up my oldest son and hoping someone may have one they want to part with.

not sure that I get PMs...

AT - starting at Max Patch and ending in Hot Springs NC

Headed up tomorrow... I've been told the first <10 miles has lots of water... Last 15 miles can be spotty/unreliable. Never been on this section so lookin for any info.

Thanks!

Headed up to the Grayson Highlands (Thomas Knob, Old Orchard) area this weekend. Taking a friend backpacking for the first time.

Just wondering if anyone has been up there recently - any...

What are your go-to sites to check the weather before a hike? Also - where do you go to check historic temp ranges? Interested to know what other people are using.

Thanks in advance for any advice!