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I have everything I need... My base weight is ~13lbs. Now I am thinking about camp shoes... I wasn't planning on bringing any (I am wearing trail runners), but thinking about blisters, talking about...

I just put in my two weeks. Last day is March 17. I am leaving Houston, TX April 1 (hahaha) and I am planning on starting April 3rd. In my opinion, you know... If you are second guessing, that will...

Into this stew over supplements, I will add my own two cents: What is stated on the vitamin bottle may not actually be what is in the vitamin, no to mention that your body does a better job of...

So... Baxter State Park has put both a requirement for a permit to summit Katahdin and a cap on thru-hikers summitting the peak. The cap is around 1500. They say that if you arrive after the cap, you...

I have only ever bear bagged, and haven't really had any issues... But I have read that the ATC is recommending carrying a bear cannister due to the increased frequency of bears being attracted to...

Thanks everyone! I am currently shopping for poles... I have never really used them before... I just power through... I am very determined. LOL

As for the PLB or Spot, I have decided to forego...

The more I think about it, the less likely I am to take a SPOT or anything like it. I plan on uploading pictures as I go along, and will remain in contact with my sister during the hike... I am not...

I have practically everything that I will need to start my thru hike in April 2017. The only thing that I am told I must get is trekking poles and a GPS SOS tracker like the SPOT.

So, any tried...

Thank you everyone! All of the positive water replies makes me feel better! Like I said, I am kinda used to there being absolutely no water (I did a lot of hiking in Big Bend, dear lawd I love that...

I have been reading up on the droughts that have been occuring this year in a lot of the states that the AT passes through... And it looks like it will yet again be another warm winter for much of...

"So this person has posted like 5 different threads, is a new user, and hasnt responded to a single one. Troll alert."

I am no troll. I haven't been on this site for a few days, but I had been...

Hi! My name is Kristy! No trail name yet. My ex-gf told me I should let it come to me. :-)

I am NOBO, tentatively starting April 3. I am excited and scared all at the same time. It is the gate to...

I would never think of it! :-)

And if to stove, what stove may it be?

I am pretty set on all my big basics- tent, sleeping, pack, shoes-ish. However, the question of whether to bring a stove or cooking implementation is still...

Hahaha, yes! I love hiking! I have hiked everywhere there is to hike around Houston (it is soooo flat), and my favorite National Park is in fact Big Bend... As for preparing... At the moment I am...

Trail Name: I don't have one yet, but looking forward to seeing what it might turn out to be!
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: April 3, 2017
Approach Trail - heck yes! I've heard there are...