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I was planning to avoid the smokies due to the increased amount of rules to keep track of. Mostly regarding permits, camp sites, fires and dogs. As for the clothes, I was told on the first page I'll...

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2x columbia fleece zip up
north face synthetic insulated jacket
rain coat

winter...

Just imagined that giant stone surface of blood covered in ice. I'm pretty sure everyone would die.

Any thoughts on staying on Blood Mountain?

And Gray Blazer, we'll have a place to stay near by.

First thing to keep my Floridian self alive:

Will my "water resistant" hiking boots be okay?

Haha, that's alright. Would still be nice to possibly know your plans, so as to know what spots are claimed.

No, we mostly don't. That's why we're not hiking. We're trying to stay within 2 miles of our vehicle. And I certainly won't be offended by any tips.

I just looked into that area and the Roan High Knob Shelter looks incredible. Will you be staying there? Once again, we'll probably be relatively loud, and sleep very little, so we figure it's...

This December (26th) I'm looking to camp anywhere I can find enough snow. I figure I'll start driving North from Florida, then when the snow's thick enough, wander onto the trail for four nights.
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Last year I used a hammock with no pad, bag, or blanket, and of course, froze every night. This year I've got a reflective pad, and a casper 15 degree bag.

With this bag, is the pad basically...

Thanks for the replies, guys. I'm still pretty torn, but this helps.

That probably is the simplest and best advice. Thanks.

I just found the pro version:
http://www.amazon.com/Grand-Trunk-Skeeter-Beeter-Hammock/dp/B001AIFLX2

Looks a lot better. Really considering it. Could also use suggestions on where to find what...

I'm pretty interested in the grand trunk skeeter beeter. Anyone else here tried it? I'm just wondering if it holds up well, or if I'd risk being a week in and with a ripped hammock. I can sacrifice...

http://www.rei.com/product/795049/rei-venus-75-pack-womens-2009-special-buy

I'm looking to hike in 2 to 4 week sections and someone offered me a good deal on this pack. I'm a guy, and it's a girls...

I'm planning my first hike this summer. I'll be starting at the northern point and heading south for two weeks. I've been trying to get my research and done and think I'm looking for something like...