Best guidebook for thru-hiking the AT

[strez]

What guidebook out there is the best source of information for thru-hikers? Provides mail drop locations, places to eat and do laundry, shuttle services, access points, etc. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

[Hoofit]

Thru hikers companion worked for me..

[Shadowalker]

AWOL Guide , 2012 N B , Im having a hard time pulling up the address to mail my check for this Guide , I had Addr. n Ph. No. but missplaced , Guide with shipping , $ 18.30 , I know its a Fla. Address , Im not having any luck logging back onto this site for this Info. Thanks

[atmilkman]

AWOL Guide , 2012 N B , Im having a hard time pulling up the address to mail my check for this Guide , I had Addr. n Ph. No. but missplaced , Guide with shipping , $ 18.30 , I know its a Fla. Address , Im not having any luck logging back onto this site for this Info. Thanks

Click this link it works good http://theatguide.com/index.html

[Papa D]

I'm a fan
of the
companian

[Windcatcher]

I haven't hiked the trail yet, 2014 is my time. But, I bought versions of both the 2009 Companion and 2010 AWOL guides to see for myself what was available. Having gone through them page-by-page I can say that they're both good references and both have pros & cons. With that said, I have decided to use AWOL's guide because I like how it's set up, it's seems to be more practical to me. Make sure you get an updated version as things change from year to year.

[QiWiz]

+1 on David Miller's aka AWOL's AT Guide. For me it was perfect.

[Slo-go'en]

I liked the Thur-Hikers Handbook by Wingfoot, but it is no longer being published. Bummer, since my 2004 copy is in desperate need of replacement. So, I will go with AWOL's guide instead. Sorry ATC.

[Deer Hunter]

I like the AT Guide. I like the elevation profile. I know what to expect between point A and B. I know more than just the elevation at point A and B but what is in between. The elevation difference between A and B may only be 500 ft. but you may go down 800 ft after leaving A and climb up 1300 ft. to reach B. It helps me plan my breaks better.

[About_Time]

+1 on David Miller's aka AWOL's AT Guide. For me it was perfect.

+1 on Miller's Book. I carried it and the Thru Hikers' Companion at the start, but ended up using just Miller's book on the hike.