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Good luck with that. You'll starve to death trying to forge for food along the AT. Dumpster diving is more productive, takes less time and energy.[/QUOTE]

You mean to tell me you can't supplement...

I had PF and Doc said 35 years working on concrete floors didn't help. It would however come and go. Finally I had enough and had the surgery to remove the bone spurs on the front of the heel which...

If you really want to be frugal along the trail, get you a book on wild edibles. I just bought a dehydrator but after setting down and crunching numbers and all I don't think this is the way to go...

You all fail to mention Mingo, he carried one of his bags for him about two miles. By the way Mingo ended his hike with pain in the neck issues.

I have a note 3 with Verizon and 2g data. 50 per month. I also have att dsl internet service which gives me access to wifi hotspots. Have only had a couple issues with no service from Florida to...

cowboy coffee - google it

Let me add a little tidbit of information to this thread. The permit is good for 38 days, BUT a thru hiker must complete the hike thru the the GSMNP within 8 days of entering.

Basic Trip...

The breakdown between hiking partners.

Postage is what you will use the 3k for and food supplies because you missed the dropbox or it got lost when the plane crashed. Oh and gear that inevitably will fail or wear out.

http://www.appalachiantrail.org/home/explore-the-trail/thru-hiking/voluntary-thru-hiker-registration

The birches are not the only option for camping for thru hikers. The Birches are only available to thru hikers on a first come first served non reservation basis. You should know when you get to...

plus one more.

I pre ordered my the other day. Awol's A.T.Guide 2016

Money, money, and mo money. I as well will hit the Rei garage sale and amazon. If I don't spend the money on what I need it will probably turn to dust and disappear.

My biggest regret is agreeing to go with someone that I didn't know anymore. My second biggest is that I didn't just walk off and leave him.

http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/shawnee/maps-pubs

I planned, printed spreadsheets, counted miles, made up boxes, and all the above. My suggestion is to not get all wrapped up into it. When I hit the trail the first day we were already behind. The...

Every year BSP comes be a topic of discussion. I have pasted a link here. The problem with BSP is the popularity. They limit the amount of thru hikers to twelve only because the Birches (cap12) is...

It will all be virtual hiking.

I just pre ordered my 2016 awol guide to the at 2016. I plan on leaving Harpers Ferry northbound on my Mothers birthdate April 8, 2016. I hope to end my hike on the 2 year anniversary of her death...

Well just signed up April 8th 2016 for my Flip Flop northbound fr HF, WVa The fee on ebay was waved and I would recommend this seller.

Trail Name.............................Starting with none
Direction.................................Northbound at Harpers Ferry / Then Southbound from Harpers Ferry. Flip Flop
Estimated Start...