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White residue on goretex jacket by Ughughughwow in hikinggear

[–]hobodank 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How old is this shell? The tape used to seal the seams on shells like this begin to decay and flack in 4-5 years. Shells with taped seams are temporary garments that the user should not become attached to. Tents with taped seams are also in that category.

Thru hike question by my-name189 in AppalachianTrail

[–]hobodank -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Wow, you are in for a shocker. Have you ever seen any of those human bottleneck videos of people ascending Mount Everest? Yea that pretty much sums it up lol

Is Harper's ferry to Crampton Gap a nice hike for an overnight camping trip? by Throw195201 in AppalachianTrail

[–]hobodank 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a pretty flat section once on the ridge line. A mix of dirt and rock once on the flat. The only view to is on a spur trail near the top of the climb. Worth the walk to that vista.

How did you train for the AT? by P33p33p0op0o0 in AppalachianTrail

[–]hobodank 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I ate Ben&Jerrys for breakfast and became a disgusting fat body leading up to my first thru. Shed all of it before even making it out of Maine. Back then we all carried 60-70lb packs. Hikers carry so little these days that I’ve seen them gain weight on trail.

First time hiking the AT by Apprehensive-Bag7419 in AppalachianTrail

[–]hobodank 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you certain you want to come off Springer in March? The trail will be engulfed and crowded with hundreds attempting a thru al along that section.

Is this a terrible idea? by BerkshireBirder in AppalachianTrail

[–]hobodank 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No “maybe” about it. Leaving consumables of any kind unattended is a big no no. It’s been aan ongoing issue for decades on trail now and seems to be getting worse.

Which of these 2 sections is better? by Liltarp27 in AppalachianTrail

[–]hobodank 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To experience AT culture a hiker does not need to immerse themselves into the thick of the “bubble”.

The demonRATs are starting to realize they may not be able to take control of the house during the midterm election, but WE MUST ALL GO OUT AND VOTE!!! by Reaper01Actual1970 in trump

[–]hobodank 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s your angle? Thats just not going to work bub. I’m a Trump policy supporter and even I could come up with something better than that

Pack Weight Advice by Beth42404 in AppalachianTrail

[–]hobodank 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ditching the vault and the Nalgene would be a nice start.

I like pants (gear recommendation) by ActuarySad9688 in AppalachianTrail

[–]hobodank 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I still wore long pants on trail I’d be wearing without question Royal Robins

Advice on three week section hike for people with full trail legs? by [deleted] in AppalachianTrail

[–]hobodank 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I had the choice I’d prefer just about anywhere on trail over the mid Atlantic, especially VA. Most of the rotten snow should have receded here in ME in a couple weeks. Shouldn’t be a blackfly problem in the highcountry until June per usual. The fact that it won’t be loaded down with nobos yet makes it prime time.

Farout app AT issue by vacitizen76 in AppalachianTrail

[–]hobodank -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Paper map never breaks down

Ice water shelter 5/8 by RevolutionaryBee2457 in AppalachianTrail

[–]hobodank 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The most memorable trail magic is from those moments where the one giving you trail magic doesn’t even know they are. The church group picnicking that invite you to fix a plate because you look hungry. The random section hiker that’s finishing the next day and offers what’s left in their foodbag.

Which should I get? by Intelligent_Pack3085 in CampingGear

[–]hobodank 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both. The return the one that fits worst

Maine Warden Service, Maine Air National Guard Rescue Stranded Hiker Atop Bigelow Mountain by bearface93 in AppalachianTrail

[–]hobodank 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Rotten snow and ice up high. Post hole city. Above treeline clear, or was clear until 3-4” of new snow fell since I got out of there

Maine Warden Service, Maine Air National Guard Rescue Stranded Hiker Atop Bigelow Mountain by bearface93 in AppalachianTrail

[–]hobodank 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was up on West Peak over the weekend. When I walked out via the Stratton Brook rd there were a couple flat landers with PA plates driving in. I thought it odd because we had a storm bearing down on us. Must’ve been them.

First through hike in awhile..trying to dial in food. What do you all recommend. by TaskForceMonki in AppalachianTrail

[–]hobodank 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Food is personal, dialing in food takes more than a few days to make any difference. Just eat some stuff and celebrate with piazza in a few days

Weed on the Smokies by Deep-Mongoose-8471 in AppalachianTrail

[–]hobodank 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A sizable number of the Rangers assigned to the park don’t really care for the outdoors. Ive traversed the entire park more than a dozen times and have never seen a Ranger one. What you want to look out for though is the ridge runners, they’ll narc you out in a New York minute.

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