After many years of thinking about it, I am ready to tackle the AT. More specifically, I want to hike the southern half, from Springer to Harper's Ferry. I think it will take me about 10 weeks.
My...
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After many years of thinking about it, I am ready to tackle the AT. More specifically, I want to hike the southern half, from Springer to Harper's Ferry. I think it will take me about 10 weeks.
My...
Hi all!
I am thinking of hiking the southern half of the AT, starting in GA, next year. I think it will take me about 10 weeks, give or take a bit. I should be good for 15-20 miles per day.
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I've had a lot of tents, and the Light Heart Solo is the best design ever. The only bummer is they don't make it out of cuben fiber, as I would pay just about anything for one of those!
I've been on a search for long sleeping pants to use on multi-day hikes. Ideally, these would be warm and light. While I might use them underneath my hiking pants if it got really cold, their main...
I have had an Arc Haul for 3 years now. My main hiking partner has had the zip version for about a year. First, it is an outstanding pack .. light and comfortable. I've had a bear can in it and I'd...
I just checked and all of Jurek's ultrarunning PR's are from his late 20's. All single age records for the marathon that are under 2:04 are from age 18-35. I know an AT hike is a different beast...
I tend to agree that the FKT is ripe to be set by someone in their prime. If Jurek or Meltzer had done this 15-20 years ago, don't you think they would have done it faster?
In September, it will be rare that you won't be able to find shelter space. If it were me, I'd just bring a tarp just in case or if you need to camp in between them. I'd bet there will only be a...
Llama:
You have received a lot of great advice here. Probably the best thing is if you do go this year, you will now be starting later, which bodes much better for your success. But, more than...
You are quitting way to easily. I had that exact problem when I first started out. I had a 60l pack and for the life of me couldn't get everything into it. And, I didn't think I was carrying all...
That is a great journal.
What happened to all of the trip reports you used to have up for the Grand Canyon? I always found them to be some of the more useful things to read when planning hikes...
I've done this hike ... starting in Kolob. It is a great hike and you'll love it. If you go eastward the trail just gets better and better the entire time.
If you are worried about weight, it is...
On longer hikes I bring two forms of water purification: a Sawyer Squeeze and Aqua Mira drops. Most would say this is overkill. I tend to use the Sawyer during the day as I pause at water sources or...
I've hiked in the GC a few times when the Colorado River had to be my water source. For the most part, I found that Aqua Mira or a Sawyer filter worked just fine. What I tended to do was have a...
Not quite sure why I am chiming in, as I rarely hike overnight when it gets below freezing. But, I have a question. Wouldn't Aqua Mira freeze as well? Seems like you'd have the same challenge of...
Stumbled upon this video (warning - it is pretty powerful and upsetting):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bXtFRqc5dI
I've never used possum down, but what do folks think about Zpacks using it?...
Valley of Fire State Park is worthy. Mostly day hikes, but it is beautiful.
http://parks.nv.gov/parks/valley-of-fire-state-park/
My experience is running training helps a ton with hiking fitness, but it doesn't work the other way around. I get back from a long hike and it takes me weeks to feel like a runner again.
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Interested in what people here think of this new bear canister: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/hunny-better-bear-resistant-canisters-camping
I've long thought the bear can is a product ready...
Any thoughts of flip flopping it?
I am thinking about a PCT hike next year, but I might not be able to get out in April. I might start in late May, and pick a starting place based on what the...
Zpacks is getting to be an awkward size. Really big for a cottage supplier, but not big enough to have in place some standard customer service systems. I've had mixed experiences with them. It can...
Since I have a kid your age, I will advise you how I would advise him.
A "thru-hike" is not the be all, end all of hiking. Taking a semester off, delaying employment, etc. is a big decision. I'd...
There are some great trails in PA - and I'd recommend the Black Forest Trail. Another nice one that is a bit easier and shorter is the Old Loggers Path. Both are loops and easy logistically.
I can't say enough good things about ZPacks gear. It is really top notch.
But, on these boards I've seen folks raving about their customer service and I've received terrible service from them a...
I am about to pull the trigger on a cuben fiber tarp that will be used to camp on the ground.
If I got this right, a cat cut makes for a tighter and easier pitch. It can limit the ways the tarp...