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I often enjoy these backpacker mag recipes. Made the Barista bar this week. It was really good! FYI really grease the pan. I ended up having to chisel the edges out. They've also kept well.

Hey everyone,

I'm planning on hiking from NOC to Fontana Dam in mid Jan.

I'm thinking it'll be cold and wet. Is this a bad idea? I'm good for cold weather gear and have hiked in cold wet...

Hey friends,

My question is, at what point in considering thunderstorms do you reschedule or change plans?

I plan on hiking Albert Mountain to NOC this weekend. Looks like there is a chance of...

Hello,

I'm in need of a shuttle service form the NOC to Albert Mtn Firetower NC. I'll be driving up to the NOC Friday morning and need an early morning shuttle to take me to my starting point at...

Thanks for the update. FS site hasn't updated yet, but I see AT updates has.

Hey community,

I've been planning a 30mile trek from Dick's Creek to Albert Mnt. Firetower the last weekend in December. Since 11/12, Dick's Creek Gap to Rock Gap has been closed due to the Rock...

What's your favorite winter foods/recipes on the trail?

Breakfast: Oatmeal with brown sugar, raisins, and powdered milk with coffee.

Lunch: Summer sausage w/cheese, flatbread, and kale chips
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Hey all,

Next weekend I was planning to take two nights in the Pisgah Ranger District. Flat Laurel, Art Loeb, Ivestor gap area. My wife and I love to backpack and are bringing some newbies with...

Thanks all. Very helpful!

Hey All,


Looking for some weather and shelter bata. I'll be hiking Neel's Gap to Dick's Creek mid May and was wondering about the weather.


Anyone have any experience here? Or comments on my...

Yeah it does! It is an adapter you place in your hose line. Super easy.

Get a trash compactor bag and use it to line the inside of your pack. This will protect your gear from water.

Water: I use a 2L Platty. Not sure how you filter, but if you use a squeeze I'd recommend getting a quick fill adapter. It's really speeds things up. This is the one I use.

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Hey All,

Looking for some weather bata. I'll be hiking Neel's Gap to Dick's Creek mid May and was wondering about the weather. Historical records show the temps being in the mid 50's-60's.
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Yeah I see I wasn't specific enough. I was really looking for feedback on BG: Flycreek and MSR: Hubba Hubba, but if someone had a different suggestion I'd welcome it.

Thanks for baring with my...

Thanks..........Saltysack......HA

Looking for advice.

I've been tarp camping for the past 5 years. I'm looking to get back to a tent. I'm mostly a southern east coast hiker. I'd like something versatile though. I've looked at...

UL Stove
4


Canister Full
8


Spork
0.6

For everyone having a hard time refilling their bladder, I'd recommend using a Fast Fill Adapter. It connects to your hose and allows you to refill your bladder from there. You won't need to dig out...

My load out is about 13lbs.....add another 2lbs for misc and clothes....Still should come in around 15lbs.



Bivy
37


Tarp
14

My 2 night meal plan.

Breakfast: cliff bars, oat meal, instant coffee, and aleve.....

Lunch: spinach wraps, packaged tuna, single serve packets of mayo, relish, and honey. Also peanut...

Thanks for the feedback! Feeling confident.

adding to sea of YES!

Hey Team!

I'm feeling ambitious and thought I'd get some feedback from the community.

I'm looking to hike from Woody Gap to Dick's Creek in 4 days.


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Thanks everyone! Lots of simple solutions, the kind I like best. I'm leaning toward the bivy and tarp. I feel a little safer in a down poor at night in a the bivy over the hammock. Additionally...