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I hope to start a thru hike in 2018. I am collecting gear now so that I can do several shakedown hikes. I own a rain jacket that I use when I am fly fishing but it weighs 15 oz. I was hoping to...

I overnighted at the Ten Mile shelter last Friday and Mt Algo on Saturday. Both shelters are in great condition. Thank you to the local volunteers that do such a great job cleaning and repairing...

Holding onto a full pot filled with my hot supper is uncomfortable. The bail handles just don't rest well on my fingers when the pot is full. Resting the pot on my leg isn't an option either...

Does anyone have a suggestion for an inexpensive pad for sitting around camp or along the trail? I have heard of folks using pieces of old foam sleeping pads but I would hate to buy a new pad simply...

I am seriously considering buying the Zpacks™ Hexamid Solo-Plus Tent. It only weighs 17.7 oz and is big enough to keep all your gear inside. Anyone have this tent? Comments?

I have used BackCountry for a few purchases. So far so good! The right item, decent price and fast delivery. Can't ask for much else.

I too have been thinking about why it is that I want to thru-hike the AT. As I read other thru-hiker’s accounts they often touch on their reasons. Some are at a cross road in their lives, recently...

Just over 100 miles to Monson, ME.

I am looking for a simple iPhone app that will allow me to record my position at the end of each day. I do NOT want to have to have my phone's GPS turned on all of the time. There are plenty of...

I retire at the end of the year. I hope to start at Springer between Mid-March and early April. I am pretty flexible. I hope to finish 5 months later. I live in Maine so it would be great to make...