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I Have a pair of Oboz sawtooth low rises. I've never had gaiters before, but I could see wanting them after multiple days of the ATs infamous rain. What are the community recommendations and...

Oooh, I hadn't thought about the state-by-state regulations. Good thoughts! Also, you probably know, but just a reminder to all that while having both doses is great, you can still potentially spread...

Hi, I'm thinking of getting a pair of earbuds for backpacking. I'd like to go wireless so that things aren't getting tangled. That being said, I have had issues with earbuds falling out of my ears in...

Hi! I just got a Mantis Ul and have an Eno ember underquilt. I'm also getting a sea to summit gear sling. I'd like to get some skins to make set up easier. What are people's recommendations? Thanks!

Okay, thank you!

How do liner socks solve the sliding issue? Aren't they really thin?

I did pick up an eno ember underquilt when it was on sale. What's a dyneema tarp? Also, while looking on their website I saw an underquilt protector. Do you think they're important?

Thank you everyone for the info! I'll take a look at retailers along the trail (although a rough 2020 season may have changed some things) and see if I can make some estimates

Ooh I had been looking a little at biking gloves but hadn't thought about paddling! Thanks!

Yeah, I would probably just use them as 3 season. I'm going SOBO on the AT and was thinking waterproof to keep my hands dry and warm when there's a few consecutive days of rain in the fall. I hadn't...

Hi! I know that in the course of thru hiking, it's not uncommon to need to replace your shoes. How do you do this? Do you buy the shoes in advance and have them mailed to you? If so, how do you...

Hi! What are people's opinions of the Kammock mantis UL for thru hiking? I'm a little new to hammocking and do plan on getting some snake skins. Are there other things that I should get and swap out...

Hi! I'm looking for some waterproof gloves for backpacking. I have smaller hands I guess - about 6 inches from the base of my palm to the tip of my middle finger. I don't want something too bulky and...

This is one of the handful of videos I had seen on the setup https://youtu.be/GOoKpAXTyjE

As I said, probably won't have to, but it would be nice to have the option. I'm pretty sold on hammocking...

You can in a pinch use two poles as stakes and hang your hammock from them. It's not ideal and your butt is still on the ground a little, but better than nothing. I don't think I'll ever have to, but...

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I'm looking to SOBO this year on the AT. I'm looking into getting a pair of lightweight (not necessarily UL, just know if they're two heavy I'll get arm fatigue), affordable poles. I want a pair...

Thanks, guys! I'm taking notes haha and yeah, I've got an old thermarest that I'll bring along

I mentioned hiking the AT but he kinda blew me off with a cross that bridge kinda comment before showing me the door. I guess I should've been more assertive. I'll see who else is in my area and is...

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I was diagnosed a few weeks ago with spurs on the backs of both of my heels. My doctor gave me some silicone heel cups with a little lift and I purchased some inserts for super high arches from...

I'm currently OBSESSED with my exofficio give-n-go bra. It's super lightweight and has a barely-there feel (a lot of sports bras leave me feeling constrained and like I can't breathe). Plus it's...

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I'm planning on thru-hiking the AT this season. I'm planning on taking a Kammok mantis and starting in ME. Someone in REI told me that there are sections where hammock camping isn't allowed,...

Haha probably not laced with steroids due to competition regulations but I didn't know that about DMSO. Thanks for the heads up

Okay, so admittedly this is a weird one. I work with horses and in a tack store. I've heard of some people using horse linament for achy muscles and pains. Have any of you? Do you have a preference?...

Thank you, everyone! You've all given me much more confidence and thoughts on gear. I already own a bug net for my head (I was an ecology major and had to deal with a week of nasty shore mosquitoes...

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I've been backpacking before but never for an especially extended period of time. This year I plan to hike the AT. Because of my concerns about increased trail activity (since it was closed last...