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Hollywood was very kind and entertaining. After providing him some magic I gave him my business card and told him to call if HE needed anything. He ended up calling and leaving a voicemail because he...

I beg to differ, Flush2wice -

I thru'd in '04 with my dog Buddy. My shelter mates and I had NO mouse encounters when he was present but they ren all over us (literally) when he was not (GA and...

For anyone who's interested:

I just spoke with the very helpful and knowledgable staff at Outdoor Trails who informed me that there is some water in this section.

Tinker Creek (w/in 1 mi of...

Anyone have the latest on water in this section. I've heard conflicting reports that there is running water below Lambert's Field vs. its completely dry.

I'm pretty sure that all is dry between...

Also, make sure you check them out in the store before you buy. I've picked up a few of these that did not stay put when telescoped out. Also, you can forget the basket. I guarantee it will fall off...

You're never going to be able to stop stupid people from doing anything, including bringing dogs who don't belong on the trail out on the trail (and I agree that that includes MOST dogs). However...

I carry anti-bac hand sanitizer which is, of course, an alcohol based gel. Works super well as a short term deoderant (especially for town visits). Plus, its good to have along for the ol' post-wipe...

yep. Feb 19th approach trail.

Its actually a backpacker guitar called a "montana" made by the same company that makes Ovation and Takamine. Full length fretboard, solid wood top and sides. Weighs the same as the martin, but 1/2...

I'm bringing a backpacker guitar on my thru too. Given the wetness and exposure, I'm just going to go ahead and resign myself to the fact that the guitar is gonna be THRASHED by the end of the thru....

I'm carrying a collapsible bucket on my upcoming thru. It weighs under 4 oz and holds 2.6 gallons. Its called the Kitchen Sink form Sea to Summit and its great for gathering water, wahing dishes,...

I used this little gadget on a Backpacker Magazine gear testing trip. We were all wowed by it initially. Its light, easy, and at night is makes a nalgene bottle look like a party in your hand. We had...

1.5 liter GSI Hard Anodized so I can do add water meals or something a little more exciting.

I've hiked several of the sections in Northwestern NC and they are super duper.

Here's a link with lots of info:

http://www.ils.unc.edu/parkproject/trails/m2c/home.html

First off, if you don't think dogs should be on the trail, please don't post here about it. I'm not interested. Besides, there's already a huge thread with plenty of opinions on the issue ("Dogs on...

Jaybird,
Have you had problems with condensation? I had a dart 2 for about 2 weeks, but would get so wet inside (even with all vents and the door open) that I unloaded it on ebay. Just curious...

My boss totally supports my thru-hike and says I always have a job. Isn't it that easy for eveyone?

Not silly at all. And don't forget yer bowels. Your body spends energy keeping that poo at 98.6 too.
Also eat something. those extra calories can keep your internal furnace running a little warmer.

Neither, frameless. Love it.

I posted this question on an earlier thread, but that thread is now collecting cobwebs, so I'll try a new thread:

Does anyone have any experience with sport goggles like rec-specs? I was thinking...

I got to use this cool little gadget on a gear testing trip with Backpacker Magazine in Yosemite (see article on water treatment in current issue). It is really easy, lightweight and reliable. We...

What about athletic glasses like Rec-Specs? Has anyone ever used them on a thru-hike? They don't fog, they're durable, scratch-resistant and don't slip. Whaddya think?

I've never had contacts. Should I get them for a thru-hike?

Ingenious socks are incredible moisture control and comfort. Its all I wear now. Made specifically ith gore-tex footwear in mind. They incorporate liner and outer sock in one.
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It seems, Blue Jay, that you may have missed my point. You are correct that humans are designed to walk long distances. So are dogs and wolves. Turtles and groundhogs are not so well built for...