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I'm walking from Stratton to Katahdin starting June 12 (I know, I know: DEET, headnet, and high water - it's the only opportunity I have this year!). This completes my AT (started in 06 and am now...

Thanks - that's somewhat encouraging. Anyone out there familiar with current conditions between Daleville and Waynesboro? I do anticipate the need to carry extra water - I just want to be able to get...

Planning to resume a long section hike from Daleville to Harpers Ferry beginning Friday, Sep 3. Any information on the availability of water? Thanks for any help. dan b.

Thanks all for the feedback. I guess I did the best thing by adding the 4 liter dose of AquaMira. I do like to use the 4 liter bag in camp and am just trying to make the adjustment away from using a...

Can larger volumes of water ( ie. 4 liters in one container ) be treated with a Steripen by simply repeating the 1 liter application 4 times? I did that, but was suspicious of the source so I also...

What are your experiences with gravity water filter systems? There seem to be more appearing on the market. Like many hikers, I have used a filter (Katadyn) or chemicals (Aqua Mira ) but am always...

Thanks all for the posts. I was trying to weigh the differences regarding water availability at each end of the Erwin/Fahnestock section in June and August. I can relate to the heat/humidity issue -...

I plan to complete the trail next summer. My remaining sections are a long one: Erwin, TN to Fahnestock SP, NY and a shorter one from Gorham to Katahdin. I live in Massachusetts and can leave no...

Planning a short section hike on the AT Connecticut. Looking for a shuttle/ride from Salisbury,CT back to Kent, CT on Sunday, May 27. Thanks for any advice or contacts someone may have. dan b.

Even though I'm from Mass, I thought the Mass section to be a nice variety of terrain and experiences. I did it in early July so bugs were an occasional hassle; however, Upper Goose Pond cabin,...

My sections began almost as an afterthought. While hiking and finishing the 48 4000'rs in the Whites I encountered thru hikers from time to time. I eventually looked at a map and realized that with a...

Kevin, I allegedly teach a little meteorology so I accept the vagaries of weather, especially living in New England. But I really appreciate your input and I'm now pretty much committed to my...

LeeF, Thanks for the encouraging words. I was hoping for some confirmation that the higher elevations would offer some relief from the oppressive conditions. Experience in the Whites has proven this...

Yes, agree to the H,H,+ H weather - I spent substantial military time in both Georgia and Virginia - but that was a younger time. I was wondering about crowding and availabilty at the shelters. I...

Thanks, I did cross Massachusetts in July - with bugs and a fairly thick atmosphere, but I have no frame of reference for conditions in NC/TN. I guess it's safe to assume that gear can be very warm...

I'm planning a section from NOC to Damascus during the late June-early July time frame. Does anyone have advice or information re: weather or gear? I have done Springer to NOC, all of NH and MA, but...

I met you in two places: Springer and Neel's. I started on the 9th of April with the plan to section to Nantahala. My hike went far better than anticipated and I reached Neel's in 2 days; NOC in 9...

I'm planning my first southern section hike from Springer to NOC in mid April. The plan is to end at NOC and fly from Asheville (have the tickets so I'm committed). What can you tell me about shuttle...

I really appreciate the quick responses to my humble query. I think the duffle solution will be the choice. Sending the bag home or ahead will be my next problem. I'm planning to section from...

I'm flying in to Atlanta from Mass. What constraints affect the kind of gear one can fly with? Can hiking poles be checked as baggage? How do people manage their packs while taking flights? What gear...