I did a NOLS course in Alaska in 2003 (June-July) and found the 15 degree bag to be adequate. There were days where it wasn't needed. However, there were also days in July where we woke up to snow...
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I did a NOLS course in Alaska in 2003 (June-July) and found the 15 degree bag to be adequate. There were days where it wasn't needed. However, there were also days in July where we woke up to snow...
Agree with Sgt. Rock, try buying trail runners 1/2 to 1 size larger than you normally wear. I started the AT in 01 with boots but switched to Five Tens (Mountain Masters) at the NOC. Wore the Five...
Had a blast and if I didn't have to work @ 8:00 am on Sat. Yahtzee & I could have really tied one on. Oh well, next year will be here before you know it.
Hey, does anybody have digital pics...
I used a Hennessy Hammock for the second half of my thru-hike and loved it. It takes a little getting used to but with some practice, it's easier and faster than setting up a tent and it weighs only...
I stayed here May 7 of 2001 during my first leg of my thru/section hike (depending on how you view it). Anyhow, shelter is in great shape. H20 source was good and the mice were active! Bring yer...
I think you'll be fine. I used the Hennessey Hammock from DWG through Katahdin and found as long as I had a thermarest underneath I was fine. Good luck & have fun!
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While finishing my thru-hike this past year in Vermont, I ran into a pilot from Airborne who was hiking with his two younger sons. We were both heading in the same direction toward manchester VT and...
By far the best book I have ever read on the AT is "Walking on the Happy Side of Misery" by Model-T. (Tate)
I've probably read close to 15 books on the AT and found this one to be the most...
By far the BEST place I stayed on my entire AT hike from GA-ME.
This place treated me like gold. We even got treated to a lobster dinner after we completed our hike! This doesn't happen every day...
I will take credit for the six dead mice outside the shelter this summer. Yes they were indeed trophies! Like a cat, I lined them up in a row outside of the shelter. Now, I would normally try to...