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What are the best places to do a mail drop? How many mail drops should I use?

So I recently looked into getting a food dehydrator before starting my thru hike in 2017. They're pretty cheap and seem easy enough to use. I definitely have the time to cook plenty of food and...

I've seen a boar in the GA woods. By the old cheese factory. Usually they're running around, so if you're talking or singing or making noise, they'll run away.

Awesome story. thanks for sharing.
gotta love good service and warranty!

I think I've finally got my mom in on it.



When you have more bins full of hiking gear, food, and socks than you do normal daily attire

You'll have great weather. A bit chilly at night, but not terrible. Probably in the 30s? Beautiful weather in the day. Definitely bring layers and plan to take them on and off a lot during that time....

smartwool is good.
LL bean and REI make some too.
Most folks like darn tough because of their lifetime warranty...could be the last pair of socks you ever have to buy ;)

Dang that stinks.
Thanks for the reminder!

Big agnes makes some straps for two sleeping pads to be put together (think for a double sleeping bag). These may work for a pillow if you can play with em.

Their customer service rocks. Give em...

I used to hate jetboils because they only boiled water...what if you wanted to cook soup or you weren't eating a dehydrated meal. Then they came out with the minimo. I love it. It works great and...

Hey I'd love to do that with you. Message me and let's chat.

There's a guidebook online, but no maps. So once the trail is out of state lands it's very unmarked (especially in GA. It's a lot...

The marmot essence is a super lightweight and breathable jacket
I personally have mountain hardwear's super plasmic jacket.
Living in GA, gortex doesn't matter because nothing is breathable here....

I work at REI and they're excellent classes. The size of the class is usually small so that everyone can benefit from instruction. Very interactive and very hands on. Plus if you're a member, you get...

But it's really easy to hitch. Lots of older folks. Lots of people living in a hiking community. Just look friendly and you'd be good.

I'm gonna be up there this weekend. When do you need a ride?

Big Agnes currently makes a 1 person UL tent that's freestanding and the lightest tent in the world(freestanding). It's expensive, but all lightweight things are. Check it out on their website. It's...

Agreed. If everyone did what they were told and respected the law whether they agreed or disagreed with it, then the trail and the world would be a better place. The rules are there for a reason.

my grandparents or i could potentally give you a ride. what dates exactly will you be needing a lift?
and the service road only connects from one side. the other side has lots of gates and would...

Hey i'm totally down. I've got friends that way too. Give me a shout

Hey I'd love to hike with you. Send me a message.

It's unfortunate that this happened, but experiences like this happen to everyone. Until someone makes official rules and enforces them, nothing is going to change. Whether we agree or disagree with...

My grandparents live right off the trail near this area and have bears come through their backyard and even climb their porch banisters. However once we bang some pots or yell at them they leave. You...

Never been to panthertown, but heard good things. Something to note with kids it's hard to get them to hike especially after they've been swimming. (I was a camp counselor and we always had slower...

They have done some repairs. I was there at the beginning of 2015 and they've done some work. I'm not sure if they're totally done, but it's better than what you're describing. The privy was clean...

Does anyone know if it's open now? The ATC website has that it's still closed.