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Lunar solo is an excellent shelter but if you're taller than 6' I would go differently. At 6'3 I often touch the ends and would get wet due to condensation. I like the side entry as I could sit up...

Nice gear list. As other may have said I would worry about the march start with the pad insulation. You are likely to see freezing temps starting that soon. I don't sleep so warm so I can only go...

I'm looking for a Patagonia Gerard shirt size XXL in any color other than the black. I still have that one but am wearing it thin. Just figured I'd ask to see if anyone has one getting dusty and not...

I like my mld burn and have a similar base weight. If you are looking for a mld exodus, I have a size Lrg I can sell. Pm me and we can work it out.

I have both zpacks and mld bear bag systems. They are both fine bags. As noted with cf gear, the roll tops do wear. I use the rectangular zpacks for food and ended up using the mld for clothing. ...

i rolled the same ankle in a 20 minute period on my sobo attempt. leaves on roots while stepping down ....3456034561

if you do roll it, keep your sock on to try to keep it compressed and elevate...

Check out Wordpress. I was able to type offline in airplane mode, then post it later.

Ill be carrying katoola (sp?) microspikes. Im worried about some icey conditions, but will send them home down the path.

Malto - im still debating on using my hammock or ground set up. I am leaning toward the ground and the xtherm would definately be going. Ill try out the double bag set up when it starts getting...

Any mid feb nobo starters ou there? What temp bag are you using? Just wondering if my 0* will be too warm and if i should stick with a 20*. I will be sleeping outside all winter to test but curious...

There are a few different ways that i've dealt with the chaf. Compression underwear works well underneath pants. I dont like the heat and sweart that is till generated there but the compression u/w...

Congradulations on your completion. I would have loved to been out there in the winter and then hike again to see the scenery again in the summer. Sorry to hear your negativity about whiteblaze...

Hello Mikenet. As a few others have recommended, i would look at the Tarptent products. I know you wanted a 2 person tent, but may i ask why? I would look at tarptent's Protrail tent as its close to...

Hello K and welcome. When i first moved to KY, I found the louisville meetup site (online)for hiking and backpacking. I imagine there is one for NY as well. But just being actve as a backpacker and...

I cut one of my squeeze bags to use as a scoop much like people use a cut water bottle. An advantage is it rolls up nicely around my sawyer and inside my squeeze bag.

I would say 4 months is doable especially at your age and if in shape. The issue I would look more into are the accommodations that won't be open farther south. I also think some water sources are...

I would not limit yourself to stricktly a wood burning stove. If you plan on staying at or near shelters, have a pot and either a alcy or gas stove. Every shelter i stayed at, i made a fire or one...

For me it would depeng on when i am hiking and what other gear i am bringing. Typically though i am using a down quilt so i bring a synthetic jacket. If it is winter (or cold weather) i will add a...

i have been using the patrol shelter and bug bivey for about a year now. You can pitch it low for stormy weather but even at the normal pitching angles there is not much room for me to "move" around....

Definately not out of the woods... The winter seems brutal up in the northeast. I dont mind the cold nor snow but really hate the mud that comes later.

Stay warm while you can, you definately had some wild winter luck for the early start. I'm worried for you with the snow melt up north when you get there. Stay safe.

I think it depends on what type of swallow.

I wish i had a permanent real job. If this opportunity came up in a few months/year, i would jump at this. Bumping for you. If still for sale in a year, i will get back to,you.

I would love to read blogs from early starters and hope and wish for the best of luck and weather for all of those. Good luck to you all starting early and cold. I will be drinking my coffee in my...

I have used an alum roasting pan in the past but have found Trail Designs offers an aluninum windscreesn in 4"' 6" and 8 " height sizes. Cut accordingly, thesse weigh less than roasting pans....