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Thanks for the ideas!! :)

the shelter discussions are usually dominated by tarp tents. My cousin has epilepsy and Asked me to find him a tent. His only request is that it is freestanding. I would like to find something...

I have always had trouble sleeping in general. I toss and turn a lot. I use the hood in the winter. The problem is that I probably create a lot of moisture in my bag from not breathing through the...

Wasn't sure how to title this post :-?. I usually start sleeping on my side, but end up on my stomach. Not sure if you lose more body heat through the ground this way? My cousin and I are getting on...

"If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is made of" -Bruce Lee

Hi Krawler, I'm not to far from you. I actually go for wings in tamaqua. My cousin and I are planning on getting on the trail in the first couple weeks of march (we don't have an exact date set). I...

No trail name yet
NOBO
Early march
Hiking with my cousin. This will be my 3rd time getting on the trail. The first attempt was more of a trial run and I broke my foot on the 2cd. 3rd times the...

Trail name was Rehab. Might change
NOBO
March 9th
No approach trail

I'm looking for advice to help stay warm. I have a hard time sleeping on my back and end up sleeping on my stomach, which seems to make me feel colder. A little backround; i'm leaving early Feb. I...

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my cousin and I are starting the end of Feb.

The blazes may be unnatural but I was under the impression that they don't kill the trees or the rocks:-?. I've only walked from the aprroach to Uncle Johnnys in Erwin, Tn and in that time have never...

when stealth camping I lay one of my hiking poles in the direction of the trail and the other in the direction i'm traveling. I don't always have the best memory and i've heard stories of people...

isn't here a 4 state challenge thats around 40 miles?

what is the best method for carrying olive oil on the trail without it spilling in your food bag?

at the moutain crossing for 3.99 each. thanks for the help!!

Does anybody know where to find a poster/wall map of the trail? I saw them in gatlinburg last year, but cannot find any online. The ones I saw were 3-4 feet long and less than 12 in. wide.

Hiked from the approach trail to erwin, Tn about 350 miles. and I will see you soon.

Trailname: was Rehab, but I may take on a new name.
Direction: NOBO
Start Date: early march
Approach trail: not sure yet

I made it to Erwin, Tn this year 2010. Hurt my ankle and went home. My...

i have an osprey aether 70

more than anything i was worried about the tent moving/swaying and being on the outside i was thinking in the back. The weight would be farther from my body probably making it feel heavier than it...

should i carry my tent in my pack or on the outside? there is enough room inside. 3 lb tent. and should i carry the bag it came with seems kinda big but should keep the moisture from wetting my other...

i was just wondering what methods people used to hang food bags. for example: knots, and distance from tent.

I was wondering what methods people used to hang their food bags.

Thanks for your advice everyone. It was very helpful.

I bought an osprey aether 70 pack is wieghs 5 Lbs 3 ozs. it feels comfortable with 35 pounds in it. 5 days of food. Is the 5 lbs 3 oz pack heavy enough that i should think about taking it back and...