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Good to know.Thanks!

Always filter. Remember that not only wildlife but lots of other filthy hikers were there before you😁 How could you not have time to filter on the AT? All you have to do is hike.

Sounds good. Maybe I'll switch out the marmot precip. Thanks for the response. Have a great hike!

We are all crazy! If I had 40k in the bank I'd have no debt lol! Maybe think about downsizing your life a bit before giving it all up for a hike. Can you enjoy a minimalist life style? Like some have...

Have fun and stay warm! I'm not heading out till mid April.

Great video! I am curious about the Cuban fiber rain gear. Have you actually used it while hiking in the rain or is it new to you?

Montbell super spiral down hugger zero!

I'll be starting April 14 so I'll probably see you out there!

Walmart poles do okay. They will bend if you fall on them (mine got caught between myself and a rock) but pretty good for hiking in a pinch.

Totally agree! Tons of room for my chunky self lol!

Nothing wrong with accepting a friendly offer, most hikers are nice folks. I would not advise using guys just to get free stuff though. Nobody likes to be used.

MSR pocket rocket! Low cost very reliable!

I use a CONTRACTOR bag not compactor bag. They are all large.

Marmot precip does a great job for me!

Merrill makes a shoe with a sole like the five finger but without the toe separation. Been doing some hiking in the high dessert (lots of rocks and spiny plants) and they've been great! The plantar...

A thru is pretty much an on your own thing. Most folks make some type of sacrifice to do it and don't care for other hikers who hit the trail knowingly under financed and looking for hand outs so be...

Used an old rain fly to make rain skirts for myself and my boyfriend. They are very breathable and work great. You could make one in a few hrs if you have the material.

REI is always having sales might want to do some internet shopping.

How easily do you chill while hiking? I've been to the smokies in May and seen snow. I tend to get cold easily so I always have my Patagonia capilene 3s. They're not cheap but they are worth it for...

Pretty much what you've suggested plus toilet paper!

Sounds like your looking for survivalists not thru hikers. You should thru hike some trails yourself , then you will understand what it's all about. Good luck.

Sorry sweetie but I started as a fat hiker with a fat pack in 2010 and finished while bunches of fit ultra lighters didn't make it. Yes both I and my pack got lighter as the hike went on and yes it...

You should be fine, like you said just try and avoid the town vortex.

Its best to line your pack with a heavy duty contractor bag. You line it just like a trash can, open the main compartment of your pack , open the bag and place it inside the pack then put all the...

Consider a pocket rocket, awesome stove for $39.95! Very dependable small and light!