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Wel,l reading about boots filled with blood and blisters doesn't incline me toward boots. Funny you claim loyalty to boots and then relate that. But frankly if I stick with boots it will be my...

I want to make the transition to trail runners but I'm fearful. IN 2011 I did about 700 miles of the AT and frequently my feet were in AGONY. I trued many different boots without success. And I'm...

Now that I finally have a trail name, how do I change my member name on WhiteBlaze?

I've made it to Pearisburg VA and now I'm home for a short home visit. I'm making plans to flip now and head to Maine. I have a friend who wants to join me for a hundred miles or so. I'm trying to...

Haven't read all of the posts about the bear, and won't, because I'm on a brief town stop. I'm part of the Class of 2011, and I was in the area when the bear encounters were happening. I was lucky,...

Thanks for all of your suggestions! When I hitch a ride I'll be sure to offer up some gas money.

I looked for it because I suspected as much, but somehow didn't find it.

My first town stop/resupply/shower will probably be at Unicoi Gap. Any suggestions about overnight lodging there? I also want to receive a mail drop.

I have two Macabi skirts for sale. They've never been worn; I've just lost too much weight to use them and find that I need a small, but too much time has passed to return them to the company. They...

I have two Macabi skirts for sale. They've never been worn; I've just lost too much weight to use them and find that I need a small, but too much time has passed to return them to the company. They...

I read somewhere that for the slow-cooking stuff, make it the night before and put it in your nalgene. Tuck the nalgene with the hot oat mixture into your sleeping bag with you to help keep you warm...

I love your signature, Hooch. Did you ever see the Farside cartoon with a similar theme? Two polar bears standing outside of an igloo, saying something to the effect, "I just love these...

I'll win...watch.

Guess what, everyone! I have my pack weight down to 22 pounds (minus food and water). Still heavy, I know, but a vast improvement over what I had before, no? I'm so psyched!!!!!!!! Now, this...

I'm so happy!!!!! Thanks for the words of encouragement! I hope to become the poster child for learning things the hard way but persevering. I really hope to help others along the way as I have...

Guess I'm not overcoming anything in order to hike; just hoping the hike itself helps me to overcome a deep sense of grief.

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LOL, I've wondered that about a lot of things...a pair of glasses, a pair of shorts, a pair of underwear. Why not a pair of bras, if the pattern is to be continued?

Thanks, Hobbs! And I took your advice on the stove. I bought a titanium pot and the Gram weenie pro.
http://www.end2endtrailsupply.com/Evernew__1331.html

I know this is a dumb question, but is...

You all are awesome. And I appreciate these constructive comments so much! You'll be happy to know that I have ditched the camelback pack liner for a couple of platypus water bottles. I have cut...

Here is more info about the bag I have:
http://www.rei.com/product/778164

I have a +25 degree down sleeping bag supplemented with a Sea to Summit Thermoreactor sleeping bag liner for extra warmth when needed. My concern is the use of down. I know that it loses all...

Good point. I'm supplementing my diet with protein powder, and that too will be difficuly to put into the platy.

In the interest of saving weight, I think I'm going to ditch my camelback insert for a couple, maybe 3 Platypus collapsible water bottles. My question is, how much water should I carry? Would 3...

I'm so glad I'm not the only one who wants to carry a laptop. And my use is for nothing more than blogging, so my cheering section can follow me, for the love of my...

Thank you for your well wishes. Please note that I have and continue to take everone's suggestions under careful consideration, and I have shaved a significant amount of weight off of my pack, so...