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Thanks everyone!

Have any of you out there used a quilt whilst backpacking? How does it compare to the traditional sleeping bag? Have any of you made the Ray Jardine quilt?

I'm just incredibly curious because...

I just got the Athleta Cya running skirt (on sale, so much cheaper than usual) and absolutely love it!! I've been hiking in it with tights underneath. It's lightweight fabric and it doesn't have...

Hey everyone! I seem to have the worst luck with partners - I've had two friends promise to start with me and then bail out. Soooo... basically I am a solo female looking for someone to pal up with...

I'd say go with the Fly Creek, but I would up it to the 2 person tent. As hikerboy57 said, it's only a wee bit heavier and way roomier. Plus, I think it's worth having it be (mostly) free standing....

Hi everyone! Thanks for your comments! Despite anything my mom says or reads she is still really nervous about me heading off "alone" on the trail. I know that I will meet people who I can buddy...

Hi everyone! I'm planning on starting my thru hike next year in mid March. I am super excited, but have one minor problem; my mom is quite worried about me hiking alone and wants me to have a...

thanks!!:D

how many pairs of undies do you guys carry? 2? 1? 3?

oh, and choices. food choices. clothing choices. etc. but I think that's part of the charm; when you come off the trail you will miss the simplicity of it all. :D I'm so excited!

I know this sounds crazy, but I think I'll miss my job too! I work seasonal bird jobs, so I'm going to miss the spring and summer field seasons. But, that being said, I am definitely willing to...

hey everyone! I'm not sure when I plan on starting (all depends on job stuff), but I am looking to start off with a partner (to sooth my mom's mind...). But I'm not necessarily looking for a thru...

Well, it looks like things have changed for me a bit as well. My friend has decided he has other things to do so it looks like I'm solo! Depending on job stuff might push my start date back, so I'm...

count me in!
I'm not sure when I'm starting yet (march... april...?) but I'll be there for sure!

My hair is fairly thin and wavy curly, so I've been debating what I want to do with it as well - chop or braid? The constant question. But, I do really like the idea of a headband, which (strangely)...

Hi everyone!
I am thinking about starting at the beginning of March. At the moment the plans are that my (guy) friend and I are going to hike it together. I really like the idea of having a...

Trail Name - don't have one yet (I am excited to acquire one!)
Direction - NOBO
Estimated Start Date - beginning of March
Approach Trail - most likely

I am super super excited!

Tinker - thanks so much!

bigcranky - I briefly looked at various tarptents which seem like good options, too. Do they get a bit chilly on cold nights with the open ends allowing for air to move...

Has anyone hiked with the NEMO Meta 1P tent? I've been looking at good light weight tents (or hammocks) for my 2011 thru hike. My current tent is 5.5 pounds, which is obviously far too heavy. I...

I just decided a couple weeks ago that I was going to finally thru-hike it! :D Probably starting early March. My friend and I are fairly positive we're going to do it together, but I just want to...