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My 2 sons and I did the Fontana to NOC section 1st week of may. The last night was in the 30's with light snow. We had Thermarest Trekker pads in our Warbonnet hammocks with Jacks top quilts rated...

Thanks for your comment. After the first few negative comments I regretted even posting it. These are the kinds of things I would think prospective hikers would want to hear about before doing...

Yep, as I mentioned it was just bad luck starting the same section at the same time with those inconsiderate ladies. It can't be that bad next time. Next section I think will be Clingman's Dome to...

Now I wish I stressed more that it was still an overall very positive experience. I thought it would be of interest to perspective new hikers what they might experience on the trail the first time,...

I failed to ultimately convey that the trail was so spectacular that the beauty overshadowed the negatives brought on by people who are inconsiderate. I'd love to see some bear poop, might even...

As newbies... it is still the best place to hammock. There are cleared spaces, and we use lots water for cooking. We wanted to be fully tanked before leaving the shelter. With a little more...

In the first week of May, my 2 sons (20 & 21), joined me for our first section hike on the AT from near Fontana Dam to NOC. Their grandpa dropped us off at highway 28. Our goal was an easy 5.5 mi...

Just did a short section hike from Fontana Dam to NOC. 4 days, 3 nights. There were 7-8 dogs on the trail. None were on a leash. When we were at the shelters, a couple of them were just running...

Update: My 2 sons and I did the section hike from Fontana Dam to NOC the first week of May. We had Warbonnet hammocks (2 bridge, 1 end gathered). We had Jacks top quilts, but instead of an under...

No, I think Cable Gap Shelter is 7.5 miles from the dam. If we get to the alleged 'campsite' at 4.3 and still have plenty of gas left, we may be able to make it to Cable Gap. Good to know there's a...

We will start our ~30 mile section hike at Fontana Dam to NOC in about 3 weeks. In our party will be my 83 year old father in law, so I'd like our first day to be light. It's a steep climb for ~5...

yeah, I did, and they confirmed that it was that long. Business is TOO good, thanks to OutdoorGearLab, and this forum, among others giving them good reviews.

They must have been inundated with orders, or gone on vacation. Nothing is ready to ship, that I can find, and says 9-11 weeks for delivery! I'm in a pickle now, have to get 4 bags within the next...

I can't imagine how this kind of question is annoying. What better way for newbs to figure out what kind of gear to buy than ask experienced people who have no motive to sell them something? Should...

Great replies, thanks! My FIL is in very good shape, though it's hard to train for the hills from down in Florida. We'll just take it slow, and my sons will carry the most weight. I'm 60 but have...

I'm taking my sons & father in law on a section hike soon. FIL is pushing 80, so I'm curious how old the older folks walking the AT are. How old was the oldest person to ever hike a significant...

Topics like 'what's the best stove' do keep coming up, but technology changes and these threads need to be updated constantly. I can see, however, that to a veteran that it could lose it's charm a...

Thanks Bill! Great info. I'm liking the NeoAir Trekker in large size at the moment. Fairly light, supposedly very comfortable if you have to go to ground. 1lb 7oz, 25"x77". Maybe noisy though,...

Well, I've settled on 2 WB blackbird double layer and 2 WB ridge runners, and 4 cloudburst tarps. I plan on using pads and a 30* sleeping bag instead of quilts, because there will probably be times...

That's a cool site. Nippy on the trail in NC tonight, Sassafras Shelter down to 24* tonight, wind gusts up to 44mph!

How many days will it take? How many days do you have? Make it take that long, spend the week taking it easy and camping extra nights. Why race to the end? Smell the roses and savor the moments. ...

Can't argue with that!



No, I have no equipment at all any more, that's not 30 years old. Looking to get all new gear, x4, as I'm taking my 2 sons and their 80ish year old grand dad. I'm...

I've done the dam to the fire tower before with small kids, up and back easily in a day. It was indeed rigorous but we did it. That was 6-8 years ago and we climbed up the tower also. Scary as...

I've decided to hammock on my trip in early May from NOC to Fontana. I'd prefer to use a pad, though from this thread I'm convinced that I should get an UQ. So if I do, do I still use a sleeping...

What's wrong with your WBBB? I'm on the verge of buying 4 hammocks, leaning toward those, so VERY interested. What's better about the Clarks?

thanks.