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Well after using these on the trail for a week, I have a couple updates. I started out liking these shoes a lot then developed a bad blister on my pinky toe coming down Blood Mountain. If you buy...

@BrianLe: The McHale pack was lent to me by a good friend. It's a tad heavy but built for comfort. All the weight rides on your hips so it really lightens the load.

I did weigh the Ursack, I...

@TheChop: You're right, I really don't know how hot it'll be or hot i'll get climbing the hills all day with long underwear. I may switch out for briefs and save a clean pair of longs for sleeping....

I'm not bringing the second pair of shoes with me. I thought that was clearly stated in the spreadsheet. They will be mailed to me after the first pair breaks down. I'm no longer bringing the sandles...

With only two days to go before I start my hike, here is the final list of gear I've come up with. It weighs in at just under 30 pounds without food and water. Thanks for the tips mountain squid,...

Tea, I'd stick with the zero degree bag. I know you must have paid a pretty penny for it. Try one of two things, a compression sack with the pull strips on the side to make it as small as possible or...

Cool hands: where did you get that elevation change number? I once heard the A.T. is equivalent of ascending and descending Mount Everest 7 times, but according to your number it's actually a bit...

Trail Name - Unknown.

Direction - Northbound.

Start Date - Sunday, March 6th.

Approach Trail - Yes. I'm staying at the Lodge on the 5th.

"Time to nut up or shut up" - Zombieland

Also, Golite's mummy bag is one of the widest on the market. It might be a good choice if you aren't a claustrophobic like me. It's got a shoulder girth of 68 inches.
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Yep, WM is pricey but worth every penny. If that is too steep for you take a look at this Golite:

http://www.golite.com/Product/ProdDetail.aspx?p=361002110&mc=205&t=&lat=

I'm going to use this...

If you're planning on an early start, this will probably be a good sleeping bag for you:
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I'm going to give these a try for water crossings and camp shoe:

http://shop.zemgear.com/round-toe-low/original-round-toe-high-black-black.html

Price: $30.
Weight: ~5oz for the pair.

I was looking for a lightweight camp shoe and came across these:

http://www.merrell.com/US/en-US/Product.mvc.aspx/22875M/50390/Mens/Mens-Barefoot-Trail-Glove

I think they are just coming to the...

After a decent amount of thought, research, and contacting those who've studied this problem first hand... I won't be making the hike from Oglethorpe to Springer. While I do see merit in the idea,...

Here's something to consider FargoBill: you've only asked people who actually completed an A.T. thru-hike to answer. I bet if you asked the other 80% who didn't you'll get a very different answer....

In the spirit of sharing I've decided to open the contents of my backpack to criticism, comments, and idea stealing. :) I probably spent about two months absorbing and seeking advice from you all. It...

If you're like me, about to start a long hike on the A.T. and don't have a lot of long distance hiking experience, I found the Discovery series "Out of the Wild: The Alaska Experiment" not only very...

Thanks for this link. I wouldn't have been able to find it otherwise. I'm trying to contact hacksaw to get further information.

veteran: Those are great maps! Is that the path of the original A.T.? If so that is very exciting news because if you follow my second Google maps link, the Monument Road directions follows your map...

Look, I'm asking for a LEGAL route. Stop being a dick and naysayer of what is or is not possible. I've already showed you a way I can walk on the road... I'm looking for any information on how to...

I don't want to trespass, that's why I'm asking for advice on the best route to travel.

Well if you knew me, the fact you are saying it's not possible and discouraging makes me want to do it even more. I don't think I'm asking anything insane here. Quite the opposite, I feel like this...

What about this route? Road walk from Oglethorpe to the AFSP shelter:
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That's a shame. Unless I dress in camouflage there's probably a good chance of getting shot crossing that many private properties. It sounds like a cool idea, but not if I have to road walk most of...

I think I can reach the summit without pissing anyone off, at least from what I've read. Just need a way to Springer. :)