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Also, is there a good place to get fitted? Or would it be advisable to get my "foot analysis"? have heard a little about this.

I'm looking to purchase some shoes/boots for my first long distance backpacking trip. I'm brand new to the hiking scene so I would love some feedback from you seasoned veterans.

Will be hiking...

Funny thing happened last night. Was at a friend's apartment and his roommate had the Hawke and Co. version of the jacket hanging up! Hahaha, a day after I bought the Wally version. He wasn't...

Can't wait to be dropped off! Seriously all I can think about lately.

Dogwood - Thanks for the tips, sounds like it may be wise to rest for a day or shorten our daily mileage. We will channel your advice and gooooooooo with the floooowww.

Archie - I appreciate...

Score! Found this little gem after scouring three WMs today (was pretty awful). Seems like a legit jacket that has value for $21. However, I'm a hiking rookie and not versed well in the language...

We will consider doing the same. Thank you, lonehiker!

WOW! That is exactly why I started this thread. Thank you, Map Man!

That is precisely the same timeframe we will be hiking the trail. Invaluable information.

Bfayer, going to check out the JetBoil for sure! How many canisters would you guess we'd run through if we just mainly ate dinner with it?

OCDave, we are planning to do two mini trips before we...

Slosteppin, thanks for your response! Yes we figured that this mileage is aggressive, but we want to test ourselves and believe we can do it. If we need to slow the pace down we certainly will.
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bfayer: We definitely won't let them get us down! Thanks for the advice.

lonehiker: did you drop them at the post offices? How far off trail was each? Thank you.

Ohhhhh boy... We were hoping the bugs wouldn't be too bad until June. Any suggestions on bug repellant and inexpensive yet effective headnets?

Thanks for the advice, Fins! We'll look into those tips.

Hello Hiking Community,

My Brother and I have decided to backpack the Superior Hiking trail in Mid May. We will be designating 10 days to travel SOBO from Otter Lake to Castle Danger (200...