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Judy is great to work with. When she still made the cuben fibre tents, I asked her to put in an extra pocket and a couple of extra loops for hanging things. No issues at all, and she didn't even...

I have a women's size XL Marmot down jacket/parka. Very warm. Hood zips off, and has a powder skirt underneath. Color is black and it weighs 2 lb total
Retail is around 400$ , am asking 150$...

I have a 60 litre rust and tan pack with hip belt pockets and an adjustable hip belt that has sizes XS-S-M adjustments. Never used. Asking $125 including shipping. Thus is a woman's size small pack...

Ive got one from Marmot and one from Mountain Hardware (Phantasia). The Marmot bag is a men's bag, and although right handed, I sleep on my right side, so much prefer a right zip. That way when I...

I have a couple of Jade packs- both have served me well. However they are right- there are lighter options out there. ULA makes some nice packs in the same volume you require. I use my Jades as...

With a sub 10 lb base, I'm not sure I wanna know what my gear cost per lb. heh heh heh. My down bag was spendy enough...I hope that bag lasts a good long time. I'm guessing somewhere near 200$/lb...

I think there is great advice all around here... I agree...go slow...and look for the small changes at first in your body. I remember a gal I used to live near...SWORE she couldn't hike more than a...

Wow thanks Cleaner for helping out a fellow hiker!! I once got quite ill on the trail and had to have help to get out. I'd had a gallbladder attack- my one and only, and it was quite severe. 2...

I have a purple Kalais I had some custom work done to- thank you very much to Matthew, who was very helpful with the issues I needed to deal with. I absolutely love my pack and it goes with me on...

I'm looking very much to my thru hike on the AT with my cuben fiber solo!! I decided to spoil myself and got the awning, and am very pleased with my decision. Judy included an extra pocket for me-...

Just pack and go. You don't need alot of time if you know what you are taking.

This 49'er will be starting about April 1....Whoo hoo!!!! I have a private ride to GA. Can't wait!!

I usually use the stuff sack method with 3-5 colors for whatever I need. I bag my sleeping bag in a waterproof compression bag first...lay in my pad next to it, and then my clothes and misc things I...

I just got to check out an Android App by Shutter that tells you the weather and temps at any point along the trail, as well as some other good info, like weather at the next few shelters ahead of...

I have tears rollin down my face, I'm laughing so hard.

In regards to poison ivy the saying is "Leaves of 3, let it be". Its a shiny 3 leafed plant that grows along the trail in places, usually at lower elevations. I would have to say over the years the...

I hope you and the kids have a fantastic hike!! I'll be rooting for ya!! I did the same with my kids- got them out early and often- they all love being in the woods.

SoulSista
NOBO
April 1-2
Approach trail- probably not.

Yup Ive got pre-trail anxiety going on too. I think it's a normal function of stepping out into a new adventure. Embrace it and enjoy your hike!! I'll be starting April 1.

I agree with the rest- layers are where it's at. You want to stay warm and dry. Most hypothermia cases start when temps are in the 50s, not when it's really cold.

For the really chilly stuff I would layer with my rain jacket, my down puffy, and a thermal layer such as capilenes or merino wool (my preference to keep the hiker funk to a minimum). Again, just...

Very nice find! I'm almost jealous!! :) Hope you can make use of them and that they are good bags as of yet. They should be if they were taken care of.

I think I washed a pack once....it was so filthy at the time, and my cat had sprayed it, so it had some real funk going on. Washed it in the tub with some Natures miracle and sports wash, and once...

I started with a 60 litre Gregory pack. My daughter has it now. While it was rugged, it was way too big and too heavy for my needs. I have a ULA Circuit for winter type loads and times when I will...

To me the best gear is what works for me :) Gear is such an individual thing. What works for you is the best gear for you.

I just picked up an alcohol stove I plan on using for the hike, as well as found some bottles that measure the fuel inside the bottle before you pour it, that weigh an oz each and hold 8 oz of fuel,...