I switched from Esbit stove, which I liked to a MSR Micro Pocket Rocket because solid fuel tablets were difficult to find during my preparation hikes. The Esbit is lightweight and does the job...
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I switched from Esbit stove, which I liked to a MSR Micro Pocket Rocket because solid fuel tablets were difficult to find during my preparation hikes. The Esbit is lightweight and does the job...
Thanks everyone for the information, greatly appreciated.
terryg49
Great suggestion! I think we will do a test run on March 8 as preparation for March 9 departure.
Slo-go'en
Can you provide proper route from Americola State Park Lodge? Thanks in advance for your assistance
My wife plans to see me off on March departure from Springer Mountain. Seeking guidance on access to Forest Service road, i.e., will she be able to drive her vehicle, i.e., AWD small SUV up the road?
I use my tyvek tent footprint
That is a well done video.
Got mine yesterday in the loose leaf version. Together with Guthooks AT Guide I should be all set for March 2016 departure.
Thank you for site. Use it often
Changed from NOBO 2017 to NOBO 2016 as a result of company acquisition and job loss. Planned to retire end of 2016, but my plans were moved up for me.
Trail Name: Hooshr
Direction: NOBO
ESD:...
Thanks for all the help. I spoke to Don Raines. He is busy, but recommended Bubba. We are all set for Sunday, September 20 with a shuttle from Bubba. Thank you White Blaze for the assistance, greatly...
Thanks all for the information. I will give Don a call.
Seeking information regarding shuttle drivers who could take us to Bland VA after we drop car in Pearisburg. Seeking shuttle on Sunday, September 20, 2015.
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Just Bill,
Enjoy your frequent posts. Would love to receive a copy of your book
Woodsman,
I purchased the Osprey Atmos AG 65 at REI and used on a Grayson Highlands to Damascus "shakedown" hike in August. Very comfortable with 30 -35 lb load. Webbing on the back helped with...
Trail name: Hooshr
Direction: NOBO
Start Date: March 22/23
Approach Trail: No
Thanks, I have hiked Dragons Tooth, McAfee Knob and Tinker Cliff area. Any other suggestions?
Seeking advice on 3 -5 day section hikes in Virginia as shakedown/preparation for 2016 thru hike. I recently hiked VA 603 Fox Creek to Damascus. Great hike, beautiful country and several lessons...
Old Hiker
Thanks for input, greatly appreciated
Just completed that section, plenty of water.
HooKooDooKu,
Thank you for input, greatly appreciated
Tipi Walter,
Thank you for input.
Namtrag,
Thank you for input. Seeking support, width and low noise.
I just finished a 3 day hike in the Grayson Highlands area as a gear shakedown. Tent, sleeping bag worked great, but not happy with sleeping pad. I have a Big Agnes inflatable pad. It is very noisy...
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