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I used (and LOVED) Exped Downmat extra long for about 4 months in 2012 and then on every short trip since then. Finally one of the baffles did come unglued. I emailed them and they said they'd...

I researched the article further. It was written in 2001 when the science around being lost was just beginning to be studied. The author later turned this into a book called Deep Survival which is...

I commented yesterday and have felt bad about it ever since. I wasn't very encouraging and I regret that. This is a very young man and he's in a tough spot. Pulling yourself up by your boot...

I commented yesterday and have felt bad about it ever since. I wasn't very encouraging and I regret that. This is a very young man and he's in a tough spot. Pulling yourself up by your boot...

There will be lots of times your friends will go into town and you'll not be able to. Hiker boxes are usually found at hostels and other hiker establishments which are places you won't be able to go...

This was indeed an excellent article. I hike alone (if you don't count my dog) and am now going to invest the time in learning how to use a compass and map correctly. I'll also research more...

Prior to setting out on the trail I posted a similar question about yoga. I'd planned to find studios or classes along the trail and even fantasized about meeting other happy hikers doing the same. ...

We were there in March and can honestly say the "anti-cheese steak" and sweet potato fries were fabulous! The servers were friendly and helpful and I'm sure it's going to be a great success.

She is absolutely beautiful and it looks like she has the body type to make her agile enough to do the difficult parts. She looks like she might have part Border Collie in her. If so, you'll have a...

I hiked with my BC last year and he was by far a better hiker than any human I came across. Generally, when climbing the rocky sections, he was up ahead sleeping on a rock when we'd catch up with...

Thanks Driver8. Mostly I've recovered, with the exception of my left elbow and that injury makes is impossible to use my trekking poles. I'm going to head back to NJ for a few days and see a...

My friend and I stayed with Hudson and his wife, Big Lou (Lu?), twice and I cannot tell you how much we enjoyed our time there. First of all, Big Lou should really be called Tiny Lou and not only is...

I accidentally left the rain fly for my Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 on a bush to dry out after a rain storm last week while heading north, just before the Lemon Squeezer. By the time I realized my...

The History Channel IS bad reality TV, in my opinion.

Wow, reading this thread is better and more entertaining than the History Channel!

Please change my status to currently hiking. I began at Harper's Ferry on May 7th heading North and will flip-flop once I reach Maine and head South from my starting point. Thanks!

I had to get off the trail and spent last night at the Rite Spot and ate take -out tonight from Leroy's. It was fabulous and I will be taking all the leftovers with me in my pack when I get back on...

Thanks for all the good input. I really wish I had more time to plan this out better but only recently thought about taking classes along the way. I also wish I'd known about the travel mats as I...

WingedMonkey, you say you'd never think of going into a town for a class. I'm wondering if it's just because it hadn't occurred to you or for some other reason. I'm interested in all that info. I...

Please keep the suggestions, advice and other input coming! Driver8, the list of towns is great and I'm wondering how you came to it. I'm reaching out to the yoga community at large in an effort to...

I'm wondering if anyone incorporates a yoga practice into their hike and, if so, I'd love to hear about it. Also, I'm interested in finding any yoga studios in the towns near the trail that might be...

That's my plan. I'm starting in the middle going North. Hopefully I'll make it, then go back to the middle and head for Georgia. Logistically speaking, that's what works out best for me.

Have you tried http://www.packitgourmet.com/View-All-Grocery-Items-c108.html?page=6 PackitGourmet? You can buy each item individually and they have all kinds of little things to make your dinner...

I would love to see such a forum. I'm size 11 in shoes and would like to buy an 11.5 in boots. Really hard to find and most fitters suggest buying men's boots. But they aren't just longer, they're...

I was so happy to read these comments as I've recently gotten a cortisone shot from the orthopaedic doctor in preparation. She also gave me a neoprene sleeve that hasn't helped at all. After...