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I am 20 y/o in fairly good shape, weight lift 6 days a week for the past 2 years, although little cardio. I have hiked various section of the AT since I was about 12 so I have a fairly good idea of...

Im doing almost the exact same thing. I going to start my first section first of June and go to Damascus , which is roughly 466.9 miles. I hope do this all in a month or atleast be done by July 4th...

Man just Pm'ed you but just now saw your not going till '14. If I dont go this year I will definitely be down.

Beginning of June basically all month maybe a month and a week

thats what i seem to come across on almost every site review of the bag. They say the temp rating is off, but a 30 degree bag is still good enough for a thru hike? right?

Thanks for the insight. I usually test out most things I buy and would for sure test out the sleeping bag before buying. If it is slim in the shoulder area this may be a problem due to my bigger build

Surprisingly It can fit everything. This does include though strapping tent/z rest to the outside, my current sleeping bag is not down so it takes up a ton of space which is a problem but it still...

How small does the Cosmic 20 pack down to?

Yea Im more worried about how big each the tent and sleeping bag are not as much about weight although i would prefer something light. I am trying a military backpack i picked up about half a year...

Great Thanks! Im finishing my sophomore year in college this week and trying to possibly start the trail in june and do a good 500 mile chunk, maybe to the va boarder. I could wait till memorial day...

This one?

http://www.amazon.com/Kelty-Cosmic-Degree-Down-Sleeping/dp/B004O76YS2

Yea i would actually rather have a 20 degree bag. Didnt mean to post that one

So ive been looking for a price friendly/light weight bag and tent and came up with these two. Wondering if anyone has experience with these or would point me in a different direction if these are...

I'm class of 15 and thinking of possibly doing the beggining in GA to VA boarder. Did you go to school in NC? I am from High Point

Just liked your page. Nice to see a fellow NCarolinan

Thanks for all the replies. All seem to indicate extreme muscle loss. Guess I will have to deal with it and gain it back after the hike.

Thanks for all the replies. Ill be sure to read up some more on this forum.

I am a current student at Penn State Abington which is outside Philadelphia but will be moving to state college next year. I was wondering if anyone knew of some good backpacking trials near school I...

Man. I love hiking but love my muscle too. I have been thinking of bringing protein powder and other high protein foods to help cut down on it?

How muscle did you guys lose in your upper body after a thru hike. I have worked very hard building muscle for the past year and a half and wanted to plan a thru hike when I graduate school in two...