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I have the original NeoAir but I wonder if after being on the trail for a week I will be so tired that I could sleep on a closed cell foam pad or bed of nails?

Here is what I have tried. The ZPacks hip belt pockets on ULA Ohm and it did not attach well and was a pain. I would have had to do some sewing to make it work well. But the pocket size is big enough...

From what I understand once they are mixed they activate and have a limited time to use. The mix gasses off and becomes ineffective but not sure how long but I doubt 3 days. I was getting Aquamira...

The 3 ounces is the dry weight of the Squeeze and it is never dry on the trail. Plus you are probably carrying some accessories so Aquamira drops are lighter weight. Tabs are much more so. But the...

I once heard that heavy duty polycro might be more less tear resistant as a ground cloth. I also heard great things about Gossamer Gear polycryo ground cloths. But have no ideal what the truth is and...

Here is a comparison I found. Not sure how accurate it is.

http://americanpreppersnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Chart1.jpg

I use Aquamira and have for a very long time. Aquatabs do not work against cryptosporidium which may or not be an issue on the AT. Aquamira comes in drops and pill forms. Aquamira drops are much more...

IMUSA, cheap aluminum mug that are not flimsy and cost a fraction of the titanium. Weights with handles sawed off:

.75 qt = 2.4 oz
1.25 qt = 3.05 oz

I have never bought into the titanium hype...

Nylofume bags sold individually: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NYLOFUME-BAG-The-perfect-backpack-liner-Waterproof-Odor-resistant-Light-/272500013922?_trksid=p2385738.m2548.l4275

Mountain Laurel Designs and ZPacks make ultralight shell mittens. I bought the MLD for cold rainy weather.

But being only a 5 mile section, most just hike through it.

One I made from reflectix. The weight also includes a tin foil lid.

You could drop that pot and get this: https://www.amazon.com/Imusa-Aluminum-Mug-1-25-Quart-12/dp/B004444XMY

I cut the handle off mine and with koozie weighs 3.7 oz and not flimsy.

I debated supplements including fish oil, protein, probiotics, and the like. Every one is an expert with a different opinion and same with the studies so it's hard to know how effective they are....

Both the Tika and Zipka have 200 lumens at REI, 100 everywhere else. Petzl has the new Accu Core 12500 mAh rechargeable battery that should be out in the next couple of weeks. The Zipka and Accu Core...

This is from 2015 and not quite scientific in nature but will give you an ideal.

https://thetrek.co/backpacks-on-the-appalachian-trail-2015-thru-hikers/

I am a firm believer that the most...

Food Saver is the big name but from what I saw most people were happy with what they bought. Cabela's runs theirs on sale often. Several sources for bags other than buying Food Saver brand:
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Once you get past the S5 you won't get a replaceable battery and you'll go past your $200 limit. Really you can get a newer and more updated phone from other makers. Samsung makes a great phone but...

I have been using Nestles Nido dry whole mil for years which I can pick up at Walmart in the Hispanic section in Arkansas or Texas. Will I be able to find this on the trail or should I have it...

No but that's all about presentation.But I have had manufacturers tell me to stuff it instead of folding and rolling.

My last three phones came from the used market place Swappa which specialize in phones and tablets. Samsung will sell at premium but I just bought a LG G4 in excellent condition for $170 and there...

If it is stuffed it takes up more room and folding the same way again and again can weaken the coatings but probably not for silnylon which is impregnated. I do both depending on time, stuff if it is...

I use a Smart water bottle with top cut off to scoop. To use Aquamira, place 7 drops of A and B in the white cap per liter and wait 5 minutes then add to water. I usually pour a little water back in...

Thanks for posting the journal links MRupert420!

Wow, you were making some good miles very early on. I'll be starting about the same time as you and will turn 58 at about 2 weeks in. Any thoughts on work out regiment prior to trail? Thanks for...