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The Dutchess got some pretty bad reviews.... just sayin'..

According to their web site, Bearded Woods is closed for the 2018 season. Tbanks for the note about the other two.

Thanks, I have stayed at Jess'. Agree with the A+.

Anyone have any experience with the hiker hostels in Connecticut? Recommendations one way or another?

I haven't been at a hut in a while (maybe a year), but there are bear boxes at the campgrounds. Might that be what you've seen?

Looking to do some hiking in late February around the Lexington/Buena Vista area of the AT. Anyone have any experience with snow on the trail in late February? Snow covered, clear?

No, sorry... :(

Yeah, Henry makes good products!

Selling my Pro Trail. I bought it used, and it was only lightly used, 3 or 4 times according to the previous owner (I couldn't tell that it had been used). I've only used it a couple of times.
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Any of the hiker guides should be a big help. Weather should be pretty hot. Talk to other hikers about water sources, springs running, just in case it's a dry summer.

I'll give a shoutout to the Bears Den Hostel. And the Mountain Home Hostel. Both very close to the AT.

Here's the link to the facility closing dates in Shenandoah.
http://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/facilities-opening-schedule.htm

What's the current thinking on tent stakes these days? Light weight, good holding power along the AT. Using with a Tarptent Sublite. Need to replace my stakes after leaving them at my last...

I don't think you can get any boots without Goretex anymore. I'm sort of ambivalent about it.

trying to choose between these three; any thoughts?
Asolo Drifter
Salomon Quest 4D GTX
Lowa Renegade GTX

sorry to miss shutterbug's PM. Bivy is still for sale.

That's it; I couldn't remember the name. I think his partner was operating it but not sure what the latest situation is.

Is Woods Hole in any of the AT guides?

There used to be a commercial shuttle service operating out of Luray. I'm surprised they didn't reply to your post. I used them a couple of times. They were pretty good as I recall. The owner was...

It's a Bibler hooped-bivy. Long. Only used once or twice, so in very good condition, near new. I'll take $50 plus shipping. Just trying to clean out some old gear.

Thanks, but they're out of my price range...

Thanks. I'm really looking for more floor space than the Sublite. Doesn't sound like the Notch gets me there. Thanks for your first-hand experiences. I like the idea of a larger vestibule, and...

Thanks. My Sublite is side entry. Don't really "get" end-entry tents. Don't get in real bad weather as a rule. I'm pretty happy with the pound and a half of the Sublite, so have a rough limit of...

Thanks. I've looked at the Tarptent selections and there are several good choices, including the StratoSpires that you mention. I was really looking for more personal experiences with the tents.

I've been using a Sublite for a few years now. I'm getting to the point where, as much as I like it, I'd like to consider something larger. The Sublite is a one person tent, single wall, weighing...