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I have the Sea to Summit Ultra Sil 50L pack liner which I use to hold everything that absolute needs to stay dry. To keep my pack (mostly) dry I also use the Ultra Sil Pack Cover in the 50-70L...

I used an Atmos 50 for my section hike from Springer Mtn. to Damascus this year. It worked perfectly for me. I started in mid-March with my winter-ish gear and everything fit in the pack just...

In this case it's not to save weight, but to make the spinach keep longer. Dehydrated and properly sealed it will last MUCH longer than fresh. I can't wait to get my own dehydrator...

Whoops forgot to talk re: OP's hammock vs tent.

When I got to Damascus I decided to switch to a hammock from my SMD Skyscape Trekker tarptent. That was probably the best decision I've made...

I'm the opposite. I've added these things in to my kit. In fact my 15" Sven folding saw is now one of my favorite pieces of gear. I can get awesome fires going so easily now that I can cut up the...

After tenting for a 400 mile section earlier this year, I will be switching to a hammock & tarp set up for a trip later this summer. I now have a ENO doublenest and a OES MacCat Deluxe tarp. It's...

I stayed at Standing Bear Farm about a week ago. I had no issues at all with the staff, but the resupply was a bit sketchy. Quite a bit of the food was past its expired or “best by” date by up to a...

I'm hoping to do a significant portion of my thru this year in Chacos. We'll see how it goes. I love how stiff they are for underfoot support. I like to hop from rock to root to rock when I can...

I've done this section a few times. Last time I did it I stopped at Hawk Mountain shelter the first night. I camped at a place with a fire ring just past Gooch shelter the second night (maybe...

If you get to a place where you can't find a canister and NEED to resupply on fuel, you could always make an alcohol stove in a few minutes out of a couple soda cans. Resupply with HEET or denatured...

That plastic jar doesn't really weigh THAT much considering the amount of PB it holds, too. I'll carry it on my thru (in about a week).

I'll say the same to you both. I'll be on the trail in seven days. Enjoy your hike, if our paths don't meet.

I don't know what you consider to be jogging slowly, but when I run I'm happy to make 2-3 miles (having a 29.5" inseam at 5'10" doesn't help though). I don't feel "exhausted and tired" the following...

I absolutely love hiking in my Chacos. For the record, though, I will be starting my hike (mid-March) wearing Salomon trail runners for the extra warmth. I'm hoping to switch to the Chacos once it...

I live and work in the Buford GA area and have heard that the shelter might be closed to overnighters during a significant portion of the hiking season this upcoming year. Don't quote me on it, but...

The Mountain Hardwear Phantom 32 is a great bag at 1lb 8oz from what I've heard. I just recieved a Phantom 15, which has the same internal cut of the 32*. It has more than enough room for me at...

Mirazyme might work for what you have in mind. It's designed to get odor caused by mold, mildew, and such out of different fabrics. Could be worth a shot.
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I have one that I've only been able to use one night so far. I'm impressed with the weight and it's pretty easy to set up. I'm holding my final judgement until I can get at least a full week with...

I have the Exped Air Pillow and absolutely love it. It's replacing a half-pound pillow which I've been using for the last ten years.

http://www.rei.com/product/797662/exped-air-pillow

The WM Meltdown jacket looks like it would be incredibly warm. I would definitely be able to take that jacket below freezing with just a shirt on underneath. I'll be starting the trail during the...

Hey, I started that thread at BPL last year! They still haven't convinced me the Plasma is worth the price. If I get a 15* bag for my thru next year it will be the MHW Phantom 15. But I'm a...

Nice tat Big Dawg. I too am considering getting a tattoo after my (hopeful) completion of the trail next year. I have some friends who are pretty artistic so I might ask them to come up with...

YES! My mistake. Thank you so much for posting it DwM! It's going in my favorites now.

Just wanted to say that I have been unable to find the trail guide I used for this hike. I believe Sgt. Rock posted it, though. You might want to try PM'ing him to get some info on the DRT for this...

I did this loop back in April. It was an awesome hike! The DRT was hard but not killer. I hiked Neels Gap (stayed at the Hiker Hostel instead of camping on Blood Mountain) to Sarvis Gap in one day...