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I agree, I'm doing my final packing this morning. I've decided to keep the booties and leggings. I suspect I'll need them. Everyone is else is just getting their panties in a wad since the temps have...

Like you said, sounds like we have a very similar clothing system. A 35* bag vs a 28* quilt is marginal difference really and could come down to the specific user. Alot of people on another forum...

Ok, so I lightened my first aid from 14oz to 10.75oz. I'm not willing to go much lighter than that for now. I've swapped the 12oz merino hoody for a 4.75oz long sleeve shirt.

I'm waiting to hear...

I'll be moving slow in the beginning. Maybe something like 10mpd till I build up to 15. You doing the approach trail?

Thanks for the advice Papa D,

Pertaining to the down booties, I get cold feet and if the temp is expected to be in the mid to low 20s I will need them. Can I be sure that we won't be seeing temps...

Glad to hear you have success with similar gear. I've used it all before, but this is my first long distance hike. I'm confident it will be a good system, but only time will tell.

I also didn't...

This is my gear list for my AT thru. I'll be starting from Amicalola Falls on 3/18/12. I'm pretty sure I've included every last thing that I'll be taking for a base weight of 9.66lbs. With food and...

You can get the ALDHA thru hikers companion in pdf on their website. $8 for non-members, free for members. I really want to use just the pdf but I like AWOL's AT guide so much I may still take a few...

It's not actually just as light. You've added the weight of the almonds to equal the whole fat powder milk. I'm not saying your wrong by doing it your way. I just like to get the most out of the...

I'm horrible about double posting, but I just read someone say peanut butter is the cheapest high calorie protein. I'm sure this is probably true. If you like macadamia nuts though look for macadamia...

Also saw someone said they like to bring skim powdered milk. For some extra calories look for Nestle Nido. It is a hispanic branded whole milk powder and a great way to add calories. I wouldn't...

Man I wish you could edit posts. I just made an ass out of my self. I now realize LW was saying that's what he spent. Sorry LW.

I'm hoping to do it for less than $3000 plus my gear is probably...

Darn, the price sure has come down since 2000...

I think the simple answer would be listen to your body. For example if I hike over 3mph my knees and ankles will begin to hurt much faster than If I hike 2.5mph. I can cover more ground at a slower...

I'm pretty skinny too and I get bruises from my hip belt also. Like some others suggested though after a few days of wearing the pack consecutively it goes away for me. I also like to adjust the pack...

Just because it's so warm now doesn't mean it cant get cold again and snow in april. Sure it may only be a few days but ya never know. Besides weather cant be predicted that far ahead accurately,...

I dunno man, 3 months is a pretty serious undertaking. I feel like the chances of getting injured would be pretty high unless you're in top physical condition. Who knows, maybe you won't even want to...

I don't think you'd have any trouble getting there by Oct 15th I think it is right? That's over 5 months. I suppose it depends on your pace and zeroes and what not though.

I've had a pair of the KSO treks for a few years and used them on a few hikes. I'd say 100-150 miles trail time only on them. I liked them alot but I'd be sure to go with the thicker models. You're...

Yeah, I'm sorry to say I've been battling a minor knee injury since last summer. Saw a PT for it and he determined the muscle(s) above the knee weren't strong enough to keep the knee cap aligned...

I love it. You've brought just a little bit of sanity back into my emotionally chaotic head while I wait 11 more days to get out there! No I'm not crazy... just going crazy from the waiting.

Ok, sounds good to me. Maybe what you mean is that since they're springs water can be found if you look hard enough?

I'm just going by the guide book, I've never hiked that part of the trail.

Read and try to decipher this though:

There's also multiple gaps in between these points. I don't fully understand...

Growing up I've had ticks attach to me nearly every year. Fortunately I guess... they were those ones with the white spot which I think are not the lymes carrying ones. Everyone seems to get so...

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