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Spent a very rainy and windy night there on 7/3/08. Very nice shelter despite the wind blowing in, and the rain only got on one corner of the lower platform. The guy next to me left out the pot he...

Met the following thru hikers in Vermont:
Tupperware on 7/2 at the Mass. / Vermont line.
Pusher and Crush on 7/3 at the Congdon shelter in Vermont, along with Cricket.

Thanks jessebrent. I ordered the pattern today.
How much material does it require? I'd like to order the Tyvek in the meantime.

Bingo. I like DIYing, I'm on a very small budget, and the packa is a little steep (although it's a great idea and I would love to try one). I'm even questioning $7.50 for an unknown pattern... :-?....

I'm about to place an order with Quest and was wondering if anyone has tried making the Parcho (scroll down) off their patterns? Were the patterns and instructions easy to follow? How was the...

I think a lot of the gram-weenies would say so, but I certainly have a hard time getting my pack weight below 30#, including food and water. I made up a quick Excel pie chart with my items and their...

I thought it was pretty clear, but I suppose that interpretation never crossed my mind until it was posted here. I didn't consider that asking for money for personal expenses was an option, nor...

A big old $0 to my hike and 100% to the ACS.

What a bunch of pessimists here.

Just received word back from the GMC; they don't mention supporting any non-profit organization on their web page because they are a non-profit organization themselves (well duh, I'm a little slow). ...

Well, it's nearly official: I'm working with the American Cancer Society to set up an account through my University's Relay for Life program where people can go and donate money in support of my Long...

This is strange too because NJ has one of the highest tax rates in the nation. You're definitely right about the lack of tourism though. I'm from the "nice" part of NJ and I've never heard of anyone...

Phenomenal page. I'm sending the link to my parents and girlfriend so they might begin to understand why I want to do this.

Thanks!

Sorry. I was just curious. I don't believe most of things the public says we need to be worried about. I'm not trying to insight a panic, nor am I easily frothed into panic myself. Just an...

With all the hoopla going around about Nalgene bottles, I decided to email Sigg and ask them if their bottles are safe to use with Aquamira purifier. Here is the email and answer:
Hello,
I'm...

I've put together a pie chart of all the gear I'm planning to carry, almost down to the particular item. I'm pretty astounded at the weight already, and I'm looking for ways to cut it down before I...

I might see you out there. I'm hoping to be on the trail July 1st (Black flies or not) and I might do a yo-yo until August 13th. Depends on whether I'm enjoying it!

I would like to get an all purpose sleeping bag for use in a hammock, but also be able to use it in a regular tent. I'll be in Vermont in July-August, and the coldest weather I'm likely to see is in...

I grew up near Wawayanda, and I believe the main park gate closes to vehicles after dark and the ranger station gate is closed after working hours. Sorry I can't be of more help, but here's a picture...

Just in case anyone was concerned, I know what type of poles you are referring to. For everyone's benefit, the most valuable bamboo poles are Tonkin Cane. They are made from split bamboo and have a...

Wow, thanks for all the great info. I really appreciate it.
I'll plan accordingly.

What kind of weather should I expect in Vermont from July - August? Will I need to pack warm clothes for temps under 40 degrees on the Long Trial?

I've never been to Vermont, so I have no idea....

I just came across some old fishing rod blanks and I'm going to make a pair of trekking poles out of them. They will be a fixed length (unless I figure out a way to make them adjustable :-? ). The...

You know you're a little dull when...

My first stove attempt based on Skidsteer's Two Speed/PMS boiled water in about 6 minutes on 20ml of denatured. Burned in total for 7 minutes. Made up a...

Ha, there is one amongus. Thanks, maybe I'll try to vinegar instead of the salt. I really don't want to take antibiotics; the side effects could be worse than the fungus!

Just wondering if anyone had fungus infected toe nails before long distance hiking or thru-hiking and how that affected them.

I got toe nail fungus 4 years ago after I had a doctor treat an...