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First snow I got hit with last year on my SOBO, was half way through Vermont, mid October. My first legitimately cold night on trail. Snowed half a dozen more times by the time I got to Harpers...

BA Air Core Insulated for cold weather, BA Clearview Airpad for warm weather. Air Pad is a bit loud when I shift. Would like an Exped UL7 Downmat for future mountaineering though.

Does anyone know of someone who has spent every continous night of a 'thru-hike' on trail?

Thanks for the input! Area looks amazing, and I'm putting it at the top of the list of possibilities. Not sure just yet what logistics I can acquire out of Gunni/CB, so which trail I take will be...

Heading to Gunnison Colorado for 2 weeks for a class, then have 4 days afterwards for a short backcountry hike. 4 days, 3 nights total. I'd like something that I can go out from and back to Gunnison,...

Thought I'd throw this out there...

Used a Jetboil Zip my entire thru-hike. Ran out of fuel in an area w/ no cannisters available, so I made a beer-can penny stove. Used that alcohol stove, in...

I have flown 3 times, on United and AA, with full 50-70L backpacks checked(REI Flash 50, Osprey Aether 70). The only item NOT in the checked bag, was my cannister of fuel. Yes, trekking poles, tent...

While I have no doubt most of us can endure hiking in high heat and high humidy, I go hiking to have FUN. Hiking in that, especially long distance hiking, isn't what I consider fun. Don't recall any...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-21519998

Looks like it might be permethrin, long sleeves, and headnets from now on. Journal article within, goes more in depth.

Isn't that already part of their job? There's a reason tests are run twice, if not more. Quite sad we need bill to reinforce that...

Always a good idea to see a Dr. before a thru-hike... unless you end up having abdominal lapo. surgery 4-5 months surgery prior to leaving. Granted, it was voluntary, but I still got the go-ahead......

Let's see....

I've seen bear boxes with holes in them where mice have a feast, mice bypass food hangers in shelters.... I sleep with my food now. Hang it in the tent, use it as a pillow, double...

tds1195,

And if you are taking snowshoes, what then? Doubt I'll be needing snowshoes in VA March 1, but would still like to know the scenario...

Only recall feeling fear a few times on trail.
- Night-hiking in the rain and mist up White Cap after a 16 mile day. Exhausted and going over a mountain in very very poor visibility, at night, is...

Hiked parts of trail in non-waterproof/non-goretex trail runners in 3-5 inches of snow. Feet never really got cold unless I stopped for more than 10 minutes. Trail-runners would then 'freeze' over...

I wouldn't say towns, but definately had to do with time of year. Walking into a super market in late November and December, looking like a hiker, I get more stares than I thought possible. I think...

pinkfloyd336,

As others have stated, caloric and protein consumption is only part of the equation. A big part, since it's possible you could burn up to 7000 calories a day, depending on factors....

Knees mostly. And making the occasional mental mistake...

Sent my pair of Darn Tuff in after they developed a hole. Got a new pair in the mail a few weeks later. Very happy with them!

I start south from HF in two weeks and am taking the following:

1 thermal bottom - 7oz
1 baselayer top thick - 11oz
1 baselayer top thin - 7oz
2 fleece tops - 8oz , 10oz
1 nike shorts/shirt -...

If crowds are really that concerning, you could always, I don't know, go SouthBound!

Use a razor blade to remove tags where appropriate. Takes some patience, but doable. Have done it on a few items...

I have a REI Quarter Dome UL which is around 4lbs. Floor space is 85x52, and being 6'1", have no problem with the room, even with a second person. Makes for a roomy 1 person, or cozy 2 person....

This kind of thing will make me second guess a trip to Machu Picchu. Sounds like the US Embassy is, well, kinda useless.

6 months ... 4700 miles .... through Alaska and the Yukon. :eek: