(03-20-2023, 01:13 PM)oncemoreuntothejimbreech Wrote: I’m section hiking part of the Appalachian Trail in Georgia soon.

What’s your advice? Gear? Do’s and dont’s? Places to visit?

Bringing my youngest daughter and our oldest dog. I’ve had to educate myself on hiking with your menstrual cycle. So that’s in my browser history now. Should I get those stupid hiking boots for dogs? I feel like dogs have went without them for quite awhile now. But, paw injuries are the most common hiking injuries in dogs and I don’t want to pack her out if she cuts her paw or gets an abscess (which has happened once.)

(03-20-2023, 01:20 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Start now, before the temperature and humidity rises..

(03-20-2023, 04:20 PM)XenoMorph Wrote: it will be probly a lot of incline hiking not sure how old your dog is but use caution. as my pups dont walk as far when they got older.

Be cautious of the local wildlife. and take lots of pictures

(03-20-2023, 01:28 PM)oncemoreuntothejimbreech Wrote: No doubt. We’re going first week of April. April and October are the two best months to be outdoors in Georgia, in my opinion. And it can still get pretty cold at night in the mountains.

By now, I’ve lived in Georgia longer than I did in Ohio. It’s definitely hotter here in the summer. But, I grew up along the Ohio River and I’d say it prepared me well for the Georgia humidity.

(03-20-2023, 06:04 PM)Synric Wrote: Yea. I grew up in the Ohio Valley it definitely helped when I got to Ft. Benning and later Ft. Polk. I watched alot of guys from out west fall over from the humidity training at Ft. Benning.

(03-20-2023, 07:32 PM)jfkbengals Wrote: A folding solar USB power bank can allow you to keep your phone charged for photos, weather reports, and call for help in the event of emergency if you have service. The device can be strapped to the top of your pack with the panels cascading down so it charges while you hike. Here are a couple of options:

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(03-21-2023, 10:27 AM)Goalpost Wrote: Don't forget about your own feet.  First time I went to Vegas, I walked the strip like crazy and feet were sore as heck.  Put in some Dr Scholl's now when I go and it's much better.

(03-21-2023, 09:11 AM)grampahol Wrote: You should go and climb Mount Everest first just to see if your little girl and dog can take it..If not then the Appalachian trail is right out..  You know..I might have that sequence of events backwards..  Do the Appalachian trail first then the highest mountain on earth.. I'll be rooting for you all. 

(03-21-2023, 10:27 AM)Goalpost Wrote: Don't forget about your own feet.  First time I went to Vegas, I walked the strip like crazy and feet were sore as heck.  Put in some Dr Scholl's now when I go and it's much better.

(03-23-2023, 10:01 PM)jfkbengals Wrote: Excellent point.  Make sure to have some moleskin / second skin (or whatever they are called these days) in your first aid kit for dealing with blisters or burns.  While on the subject of feet, sock liners can help to lighten your pack.  If you aren't familiar with them, they are super thin and lightweight liners that you wear on your feet underneath your socks.  This allows you to reuse your thick hiking/trekking socks throughout the trip, while just changing the thin liners daily.  Not only are you cutting weight because of carrying fewer pairs of socks, feet are supposedly less susceptible to blistering with the liners.