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Hi all -

One of the things I am still struggling with as far as planning my NY state section hike is getting to/from each end back to my hometown.

Ideally, I would like to start right at the...

Water scarcity is something I am concerned about. I’m planning to keep 2 liters on me until the next fill-up opportunity. Is that realistic, or am I going to run out of water? Would you say you found...

So I am planning to hike the NY section of the trail in one trip this summer, and below is some of the gear I am still debating about to save cost vs. what’s necessary. Any thoughts?


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I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for all the awesome advice! I appreciate it and am looking forward to doing the entire 90 mile section this summer. It can be intimidating getting into...

And also, I’ll be able to take up to 2 full weeks vacation from work if I need to. So no worries about time crunch being bad (at least I hope not!).

Also to everyone suggesting the overnights, using all gear thoroughly beforehand, a few weekend trips...thank you! And I plan on doing all of this before I set out for my “goal trip” towards the...

Well originally, I wanted to do state line to state line in NY (the entire 90-mile section), but then everyone around me started telling me I was an idiot for thinking I could do something like that...

So now I’m starting to feel silly, but I guess that’s why I asked. I know for experienced backpackers, my first goal trip IS nothing. For me, it will be an accomplishment and a good point to start...

Thank you, all! I’d like to go as early as July possibly...but I think while I had a reasonable amount of smart caution, my family is now fearmongering me and making me feel like I’m setting some...

Hi all!
I am 27 years old and female from Upstate NY. While I grew up camping and hiking and often do long day hikes, I’m a newbie when it comes to multiday, longer backpacking trips. I am in...