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Hope it was a typo
If you are really heading south on the AT in March your life long journey will come to a quick end. I would do a bit more homework on the trail and a bit less on the philosophy.

In Pre-Trip Planning » The begining of the rest of my life.
February 17, 3:33pm
Hiking when cold
"Most folks don't use more than a baselayer and windshell of some kind down to 20. Ideally you'd have just enough wind protection, thus maximizing breathability. Insulation for stan...

In Make Your Own Gear » Best materials for hiking in freezing temps.
February 10, 7:19pm
R2R2R Thread
Here are two threads that document a R2R2R trip that a group of bplers did about a year ago. While we did it in a single day, there may be some useful information. Beautiful trip. http://www.b...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim hike opinions/information needed
February 09, 4:46pm
Simple solution
Have your cake and eat it too. Use the Neoair all season year round. And add CCF in winter. A good nights sleep is worth a couple of ounces, at least it is for me.

In GEAR » Do it all pad combo
February 09, 7:39am
Wise words
"With that in mind, I'd throw out one more intangible. The route. Its not something that you are going to go out and "do"(conquer). I made that mistake. And because of that minds...

In Philosophy & Technique » Four Point Five Pounds.
February 08, 5:56am
SHR
Usually I agree with Tom but this time I will offer a counterpoint. On the high route I would go as light as possible without going, as skurka said stupid light. If I left tomorrow I would take t...

In Philosophy & Technique » Four Point Five Pounds.
February 07, 6:20pm
Hot bottles
One lesson I learned long ago was to go to sleep slightly cool. Even if I thought it would get cold I would add layers later rather than overheat early. This reduced condensation in my quilt. So...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Challenging weather- how would you handle this situation?
February 05, 6:34pm
My two cents
I had several days last December that were Similiar to your experience though the low temperature was in the teens vs below zero. Echoing what others have said. 1) When it's above freezing re...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Challenging weather- how would you handle this situation?
February 04, 12:20pm
Thanks
For the link. This is the kind of trip that I will do once my knees are shot from hiking!

In Post-Trip Reports » Mississippi: Thrupaddle in a folding kayak
February 03, 5:44am
Which neoair?
Did you have? I dont think a regular neoair is r4.9.

In GEAR » Difficult Sleeping Pad Question- Will I be warm?
January 30, 4:07pm

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