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This is exactly what I was planning on doing. Placing my pack liner over my foot box. I believe this will be my best option, as I am 6'5" and size 13 foot.

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I just purchased an Enlightment Equipment 20F 850 FP duck down quilt and will be using it first time on trail in a couple weeks. I have a single wall Gossamer tent. I work hard at...

Great info. thanks so much. I've never really worried about bear issues to be honest. I always make sure to use either bear cables, bear box or if not available a good hang several feet away from my...

I'm planning to hike the GSMNP 2nd week in Oct 2021. I have read some of the threads related to bear issues in the Park. A couple questions:
1. how full will shelters be during Oct? I know when I...

Thanks for all of the input.

Mike

So I think I have settled on a Gossamer pack. I am between the Mariposa 60l and the Silverback 55l. My gear, food & water (3 days) weight is approx 25lbs. I am wanting to hear the pros cons of the 2...

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I am planning a Georgia section hike beginning around May 21 or 22. I plan to hike to begin at Amicalola SP and hike to the GA/NC border and then get a shuttle back to Amicalola SP. I am...

all excellent info. As I will be hammocking from Standing Bear Hostel to Laughing Heart in about 1 week (after 3 days of staying in Shelters in the northern half of the smokies). Any other good...

...EXACTLY what #25 said!!!!!!...... I'm experiencing this right now as I leave for my first section hike from New Found Gap to Hot springs in 1 week.

This is great info. I will be starting at New Found Gap on 5/20 and hitting Standing Bear on 5/23 and Hot Springs on 5/26. I am intending on carrying 2 1 liter smart water bottles. How is the water...

I agree, worrying about my mileage/day and figuring out the clothes to bring. I don't want to be underprepared, but I don't want to bring the entire wardrobe.

GREAT IDEA!!!!!! I have an old pair of wind pants with a liner.
I think I'll cut out the cotton liner and have my rain pants (I guess I could leave the liner in in case it gets chilly during the...

I'm wondering with all of the recent rains and storms, are there any concerns about water not flowing in this area? Has anyone heard of water issues from NFG to Hot Springs?

SO I enjoy hiking in shorts when the weather permits. Is it advisable to hike in pants, or if I use a tick repellant spray on my legs would this reduce the risk? Ill be starting my section hike from...

Ok
I'll check it out. Thanks

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This is great info.
I am hiking from NFG to Hot Springs
Do you have a profile for this section hike.

Mike

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Thank you, I'll be at Cosby Knob Shelter, my plan was to leave shelter before sunrise to see it. But thx for the headsup about the location of the tower.

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For this section hike, ewfound gap to hot springs, I'm interested in ideas for GREAT sunrises and sunsets.
I definitely plan to camp 1 night near Max Patch. I also read to see the sunrise from Mt....

Have you hiked through the northern 1/2 of the smokies in late May? I will be starting my section hike to Hot Springs on 5/20/17 at Newfound Gap.

Mike

VERY INTERESTED!!!! As I will be section hiking starting at Newfound Gap north to hot springs in 2 weeks. I have my permits. But I was wondering the exact same thing. Thanks

Mike

Exactly, I look forward to the wonderful, natural, clean SPRING water. Of course, I only section hike, may would look at it differently if I was a LD hiker

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Considering LNT, what would be the correct/appropriate way to wash hands while on the trail regarding streams/creeks? Are do you use your filtered water away from the water source? Thanks

Is the tent still available?

I think the only difference in my itinerary is that I added Cosby Knob in between Tri Corner and Standing Bear. I think I will want to see the sunrise from Mt. Cammerer lookout as recommended. I am...

Ok, I revised my itinerary and got my permit dates in GSMNP. Icewater 20th, Tricorner 21st, Cosby 22nd, Standing Bear 23rd, Max Patch CS 24th. I am hoping to find a campsite located near Big Rock...