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    30's here

    Hello Jes(?),

    I'm 35 and starting on Apr 11 NOBO. I wasn't able to sneak off in my 20's but want to do the AT before buying a house and having a kid. When are you heading out?

    - Wesley
  2. I cancelled my thru hike and bought a camper...

    I cancelled my thru hike and bought a camper trailer instead to live off the grid. I think I'll NOBO in 5 years or once my partner feels ok given me a summer away and the kid is old enough to not...
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    Health Insurance

    I've heard of people getting health insurance for thru hikes. My google searches have not been helpful yet, so I'm curious if people can share what they have done when thru hiking.

    - Wesley
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    I used to work wilderness therapy and we used...

    I used to work wilderness therapy and we used osprey for students, mainly because they had a good return/repair policy and most youth packs were easily adjustable. I don't use the brand personally,...
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    Saving for thru hike

    Hi everyone,

    I know there are artices online about this, but so far they haven't been helpful in that I already do many of the basics... What are some ways people save prior to trips?

    Thanks,
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  6. Thanks for sharing these books!

    Thanks for sharing these books!
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    I haven't read all the replies, so my apologies...

    I haven't read all the replies, so my apologies if this notion has been shared... Instead of asking how one can trim gear weight, I encourage you to think about how you can maxamize the notion of...
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    Hi, I'm hoping to fly to Atlanta on May 6th and...

    Hi, I'm hoping to fly to Atlanta on May 6th and start the 7th.
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    My preparating is training for the ironman that...

    My preparating is training for the ironman that happens a week before my AT start date, mixing in some stair master while wearing my pack.
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    Sticky: Trail Name: Maverick Direction/Start Location:...

    Trail Name: Maverick
    Direction/Start Location: NOBO
    Estimated Start Date: May 7
    Approach Trail - prob not, starting late in year.
  11. Nalgene VS platypus VS cheap plastic disposable

    Hi, I'm planning my AT thru for 2021 and after reading some stuff have been rethinking my water system. I normally carry a nalgene 32oz along with a Nalgene 48oz. Been reading about hikers using...
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    Dehydrated beans

    I have never used dehydrated beans before. My question is- if dehydrated beans are placed in water and just sit will they absorb the water and be easily digestible? (Even though it won't be the most...
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