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I would seam seal it first, and give it time to dry/harden. In a rush, I took a Squall2 on a weekend outing into the Nantahala Forest without first seam sealing. Regretted that. I have a Squall2...

A few years back, while day hiking Blood Mtn., saw a NOBO heading towards Neel's Gap with snorkeling gear. Mask, snorkel and flippers. And, no, I didn't ask.

Prefer trailrunners, without Goretex that makes the feet sweat, over boots. More toe flexibility makes my feet warmer. IMO, I find no difference in snow. In early April '07, I hiked in a foot of...

I'd ditch the fleece for a Patagonia Micro-Puff vest, or something similar. Folds up into itself. Very low profile and great insulator. A balaclava for the head/face (and sleeping). Swix makes some...

I'm partial to the Thermarest Z-Lite. Because it's closed cell, if you want full body coverage, you can cut it to your desired length. Accordian-style folding, which straps easily to the outside...

A former Atlantan here.

I concur with TN Viking....the trail around Stone Mountain is an easy and nice hike, with great views of the lake and mountain. The wife and I have done it many times,...

IMO, a 15 or 20 degree bag is fine, supplemented by a good baselayer, such as, UnderArmour's ColdGear Mock and Leggings. That should keep you nice and toasty.

I have a Suunto Vector. I've had it for 3 years. I have a drawer full of old watches that took a beating and didn't cut it. The Suunto has proven to be very reliable. I wear it everyday. I've had...

Great pack. Brian Frankel at ULA rocks!

Quit the job. Go hiking. There's always a another job.

Unicoi Gap to Gatlinburg is 9 days would be kickin' it. You could also still hit some nasty weather in April along that stretch.

If you go with the Trangia, I suggest you throw away the lid with the O-ring. Over time, the O-ring may leak. Not worth carrying fuel in the stove if you know there's a chance of that happening. One...

My Trangia was great this past spring. I particularly enjoyed it when I had to heat water for the guys with Jet Boils that had their stoves freeze up. Another guy stumbled and stepped on his pepsi...

The Hiker Hostel is the spot. IMO, the only spot. I've stayed there many times (when I lived in Atlanta) and when I started my big hike this spring. Josh and Lea run a great place!

I've been using them for quite a while. I get 3x to 4x out of them in my digital camera.

FYI - Don't use them in your headlamp until you check the manufacturer's specifications. Headlamps with...

I have two Henry Shires Tarptents; a Double Rainbow and a Squall2. Both with sewn-in floors and bug netting. The DR has an optional clip-in liner that adds a second ceiling for extreme rain...

"Everybody was kung-fu fighting,
Those cats were fast as lightning,
In fact it was a little bit frightning,
For they fought with expert timing."

Over, and over, and over again. I know all...

Better than, "Tree Falls on Tent." :)

Is that a desperate plea for attention? I think there's something wrong with the wiring when a person goes to all that trouble to perpetuate a lie. :(

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In the same grocery store aisle where you'd find tuna in the foil, self-stable packets, you'll also find chicken in foil packets, and sometimes ham. You can add that to your couscous (when you can...

If you're not into overkill, but looking for something to keep debris out of the trail shoes, take a look at these Lycra, breathable, lightweight gaiters:

www.joetrailman.com

I'm starting my thru-hike with my Mountain Hardwear Phantom 15, but swapping it out in the summer with my Frog Sac (http://www.mountaincrossings.com/Sleeping_Bag.html).

Henry David Thoreau said, "There is no more fatal blunderer than he who consumes the greater part of his life getting a living."

Unfortunately, it occurs more often than not. For me, it was 20+...

The point is that cell towers are placed in proximity to population and traffic routes. The wireless industry isn't placing cell towers out there for hikers. Sure, you're going to have places on...

Speaking from my 20 years in the wireless industry...

1. Verizon Wireless will offer you better coverage than Cingular, or the others. This is not based on advertising, but empirical data.
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