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Owner: Alice Hartwell | 9 members | Recreation & Sports
Trail reports, gear reviews, campsite recommendations, and trip planning. Day hikes to thru-hikes, car camping to backcountry. Leave No Trace principles always!
Dave Modem
Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail
Nov 14, 2026 4:06 am
Planning an AT thru-hike next year. 2190 miles, 5-7 months. Gear shakedowns and training advice welcome!
Avtoservis_inei
Nov 14, 2026 5:06 am
I had given up on this entirely and your post got me to try again. Glad I did.
Avtoservis_hnei
Nov 15, 2026 7:06 pm
Adding to this: you can also try a different approach that worked for me...
Avtoservis_inei
Nov 19, 2026 6:06 am
I had the opposite experience actually. For me it was completely different.
Avtoservis_hnei
Nov 19, 2026 8:06 am
This reminds me of a similar situation I had. The solution was patience.
Avtoservis_inei
Nov 19, 2026 1:06 pm
Been doing this for years. Can confirm it is worth the effort.
Avtoservis_inei
Bear safety essentials
Nov 12, 2026 2:06 am
Bear canister or bear hang. Never cook near your tent. Make noise on the trail. Bear spray within reach. Dont be a statistic!
Charlie Reeves
Nov 13, 2026 12:06 am
Coming back to confirm this advice was spot on. Problem solved!
Dave Modem
Nov 13, 2026 10:06 pm
My experience: it depends on your specific situation but generally this is good advice.
Alice Hartwell
Nov 18, 2026 2:06 pm
Showed this to my study group and we all learned something. Thanks for posting!
Avtoservis_hnei
Nov 18, 2026 10:06 pm
Has anyone else tried this? I am curious about other experiences.
Avtoservis_inei
Budget backpacking gear list
Sep 20, 2026 9:06 am
You dont need $3000 worth of ultralight gear. A solid pack, tent, sleeping bag, and stove for under $300. Heres how.
Alice Hartwell
Sep 21, 2026 3:06 pm
I was skeptical at first but you convinced me. Going to give it a shot this week.
Avtoservis_hnei
Sep 22, 2026 3:06 am
Tried this last weekend and the whole family was impressed. Big thanks!
Eve Packet
Sep 22, 2026 8:06 pm
Newbie alert: what does that abbreviation mean? Still learning the lingo here.
Alice Hartwell
Sep 23, 2026 12:06 am
Bookmarking this thread. So much good info here.
Dave Modem
Sep 25, 2026 12:06 pm
Saving this for later. Will report back with my results.
admin
National park trip reports
Jul 13, 2026 5:06 pm
Just got back from Yellowstone. Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic, and wildlife everywhere. Trip report with photos.
Avtoservis_inei
Jul 14, 2026 4:06 am
I wish I had known this sooner. Would have saved me a lot of trouble.
Eve Packet
Jul 15, 2026 12:06 pm
The more I read about this the more I realize how much I dont know. Humbling!
Avtoservis_hnei
Trail cooking recipes
Jul 7, 2026 11:06 am
Ramen upgrades, mountain pies, and backcountry baking. You can eat well in the woods with a little planning.
admin
Jul 8, 2026 3:06 pm
Has anyone else tried this? I am curious about other experiences.
Avtoservis_gmei
Jul 9, 2026 6:06 am
First post here after lurking forever. This community seems really friendly.
Charlie Reeves
Jul 11, 2026 12:06 pm
I am bookmarking, printing, AND saving this to a floppy. Too good to lose.
Alice Hartwell
Jul 13, 2026 8:06 pm
I second this recommendation. Have been using it for months.
Avtoservis_inei
Jul 14, 2026 3:06 am
This deserves way more replies. Bumping it so other members see it.
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